by Jacki Arena | Feb 14, 2018 | Design, Hotels
JAI has had the privilege of designing several hotels in the Miami area. Recently, we completed the new Residence Inn, located in a very upscale part of North Miami. The newly finished 18-story Residence Inn is nestled in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami. This...
by Jacki Arena | Jan 17, 2017 | Design, Hotels
Hotel branding is one of the most dominant trends in the hospitality industry. A hotel’s brand is more than just the colors they select or their logo design. Their brand is an experience. It’s the emotion behind what guests feel, see, taste, or encounter when they...
by Jacki Arena | Oct 14, 2016 | Design
Travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and you’re likely thinking about Cajun and crawfish, slow days on the bayou, and southern hospitality. These are just a few things JAI had to consider when beginning the design process for the Baton Rouge Courtyard by Marriott....
by Jacki Arena | Sep 13, 2016 | Design
The Story Behind JAI by Jacki Arena You could say I’m in the business of blending, shaping and defining spaces for both business and leisure travel. It all started when I was a young teenager from Wisconsin who took a trip to La Jolla Beach, California, for the first...
