Escapism in design fits the moment

The past 20-plus months have seen amazing changes in the hospitality industry due to COVID, but as always, the industry has adapted, bringing new ideas and innovation to the forefront while still catering to guest experience. Contributed by Jessica Haley, RODE Architects, Boston Let’s face it. It’s been brutal. For months the pandemic had us sequestered to our little apartments, giving us nothing else to do but to be with our own thoughts, dealing with the realities of coronavirus, environmental destruction, social and political unrest, job security – the list goes on. It’s no wonder why consumers are thirsty to…