Author Archives for Rita Bancroft
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.
July 23, 2020 7:20 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
A recent industry study commissioned by the Creative Industries Federation (CIF) predicts the creative industry faces a potential loss of... Read More >
July 21, 2020 4:21 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
With the hospitality sector able to reopen, we thought now was a good time to catch up with a few... Read More >
June 15, 2020 2:28 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
As the world begins to realise that the impact of Covid-19 will be felt for many years to come, Design... Read More >
April 20, 2020 8:00 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
The idea of using “boutique” to describe a hotel category originated in the USA almost 40 years ago. Since then,... Read More >
October 23, 2019 10:54 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
Over the last the 30 years The Gettys Group has built a reputation for their forward thinking and innovative approach... Read More >
August 6, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
The Water Action Decade was launched by the United Nations on World Water Day, 22 March 2018; with an objective... Read More >
June 21, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
The UK restaurant and bar sector has gone through something of a transformation over the last decade. This has been... Read More >
April 25, 2019 1:38 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
First opened in June 1960, BBC Television Centre is a British cultural icon and a landmark piece of modern architecture.... Read More >
January 11, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
Its over two years since Marriott acquired Starwood and its’ 80 year old Sheraton brand. Established in Springfield, Massachusetts in... Read More >
November 22, 2018 1:32 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
The definition of a hotel is “an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists”. Building on... Read More >
May 29, 2018 9:53 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
Design Insider review the Serviced Apartment Sector The serviced apartment sector is one of the fastest growing hospitality sectors around... Read More >
April 18, 2018 8:45 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
What has been its impact on the industry? It’s 10 years since Airbnb began, and whilst they weren’t the first... Read More >
December 6, 2017 2:13 pm
Published by Rita Bancroft
The number of over 65s in the UK is forecasted to rise by 22% by 2025 to 14.3 million people.... Read More >
August 4, 2017 9:04 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
Design 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.
August 4, 2017 9:00 am
Published by Rita Bancroft
As the academic year draws to a close, we take a look at the big trends in Higher Education interiors.... Read More >