New Year, New Outlook
January 11, 2019 9:00 am 1 CommentIts over two years since Marriott acquired Starwood and its’ 80 year old Sheraton brand. Established in Springfield, Massachusetts in... Read More >
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About Rita Bancroft
A regular features writer on Design Insider, Rita has a passion for interiors. Having worked at a senior level for international brands for over 30 years, today she runs Bancmarketing, her own independent marketing consultancy business she set up in 2011.
A New Era in Luxury Hotels
November 22, 2018 1:32 pm Leave your thoughtsThe definition of a hotel is “an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists”. Building on... Read More >
At Your Service
May 29, 2018 9:53 am 1 CommentDesign Insider review the Serviced Apartment Sector The serviced apartment sector is one of the fastest growing hospitality sectors around... Read More >
10 years of Airbnb!
April 18, 2018 8:45 am Leave your thoughtsWhat has been its impact on the industry? It’s 10 years since Airbnb began, and whilst they weren’t the first... Read More >
Retirement Living in the 21st Century
December 6, 2017 2:13 pm Leave your thoughtsThe number of over 65s in the UK is forecasted to rise by 22% by 2025 to 14.3 million people.... Read More >
Hospitality served on an International Scale
August 4, 2017 9:04 am 1 CommentDesign Insider caught up with Ron Swidler, Principal in charge of the Branding at international hospitality design firm Gettys, to understand how they approach international projects and discuss emerging trends.
The Gold Standard in Higher Education Interiors
August 4, 2017 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsAs the academic year draws to a close, we take a look at the big trends in Higher Education interiors.... Read More >
A Voyage into the Cruise sector
October 6, 2016 3:00 pm Leave your thoughtsAs a commercial sector, cruise shows no signs of slowing down. According to the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) around 24 million passengers are expected to sail in 2016, a 60% increase in just 10 years
WHY FLOORING SELLS
July 7, 2016 2:57 pm 1 CommentFor this month’s focus on flooring we take a closer look at the role flooring plays in a retail environment. We caught up with Lewis Taylor, Design Director of David Collins Studio who have an international reputation in luxury retail design and our BCFA members to understand how flooring sells.
Design Health-Check for the Care Home Sector
May 11, 2016 3:35 pm 2 CommentsDesign Insider surveyed expert BCFA members working in the Healthcare and Care Home sector, to get the inside view on... Read More >
The Hospitality Transition
March 16, 2016 2:00 pm Leave your thoughts“Transition” is the current buzz word in commercial interiors, the way space is designed and consumed is being influenced by... Read More >
SURFACE DESIGN FOCUS
February 2, 2016 4:32 pm Leave your thoughtsSurface Design Show is a great place to explore the latest trends in commercial surfaces. Taking place at London’s Business... Read More >
Q&A with Simon Rawlings, David Collins Studio
January 20, 2016 1:03 pm Leave your thoughtsWe ask Creative Director, Simon Rawlings to share his thoughts on how the international hospitality sector has grown and the trends he sees unfolding within the luxury sector.
Be Our Guest
January 11, 2016 1:41 pm 1 CommentDesign Insider takes a look at key trends driving guestroom design in 2016
Q&A with Marcus Wareing and Robert Angell
December 14, 2015 1:28 pm Leave your thoughtsWe ask two of the best in their class to share their thoughts on the evolution of luxury design in restaurants and hotels and describe how they create the perfect dining experience.