Increasingly, travelers are seeking out natural, outdoor-oriented destinations for their calming and restorative effects, eager for a peaceful break after the acute stressors of the past 18 months. As such, using intentional architecture and interior design to bring the outdoors inside is a trend that is gaining momentum in the travel space.

“With a renewed focus on connecting to the outdoors, the hospitality industry is more attuned to the positive influence nature has on health and recreation,” notes EDSA CEO Scott LaMont. “Consider The Boca Raton in Florida. With a goal to reintroduce the legacy property to its alfresco roots, we assisted the ownership team in reprioritizing exterior spaces to improve the overall guest experience and broaden their appeal. Through a series of enhancements and transformations all areas of the property have been refined including new public spaces, notable restaurants, and renovated and refurbished guest rooms.”