Americans with higher disposable incomes are looking to spend more on travel this summer.

According to the 2024 Deloitte summer travel survey:

• High-income Americans are expected to make up a much bigger share of the traveling public this summer: 44% in 2024 versus 35% in 2023.
  Entegra quick take: Upscale travelers expect superior guest experiences, and Entegra is here to help. Entegra supports lodging operators and their properties with cost-savings on FF&E, MRO, linen, smallwares/tabletop, and of course, food and beverage — whatever you need to deliver premium hospitality.
• Due to the growth in high-income influence, overall travel summer budgets are up 18%.
  Entegra quick take: Guests will likely spend more at your property, so be prepared with Grab ‘n Go offerings and in-house ATM machines — Entegra supplier BluePoint ATM Solutions is at the ready — which Entegra can support.

As a procurement partner for the lodging sector, Entegra puts its $50 billion in global purchasing power to work reducing purchasing costs, while simultaneously helping operators exceed guest expectations.

Read on to see just a few of the ways Entegra can help provide a premium travel experience.

Get business-boosting ideas from Entegra’s culinary experts

Entegra’s lodging operator clients lean on Entegra Culinary Consulting (ECC) every day. Our team of culinary veterans help with innovative, cost-effective solutions that drive growth, support consumer trends, and boost lodging brands overall. Here’s just a sampling of what the ECC delivers:

• Culinary and recipe ideation and development
• Bar/beverage development
• Limited Time Offer (LTO) development
• New culinary concept ideation
• Onsite photography and video production

Hear from Entegra culinary experts

Chefs Lynn Hay and John Csukor of Entegra talk with Nation’s Restaurant News during the 2024 National Restaurant Association show about balancing culinary creativity, cost controls and labor efficiencies with maximizing profitability — watch the video here.

F&B: Upgrade your hotel restaurant supply

Create drinks and dishes to show your guests your commitment to seasonality and local supplier support. Thought starters include:
 

Coffee is always trending.

Fair-trade and certified B-Corp, premium Nespresso coffee in your lobby and in guest rooms reflects your commitment to excellence.

Organically farmed beverages? Yes please.

Carbonated or non-carbonated, tractor promises no artificial ingredients or mystery preservatives. Serve this amazing beverage as a trendy non-alcoholic welcome drink or integrate one of its amazing flavors into a bespoke cocktail.

Brooklyn in the house!

Treat guests to chocolate and snacks from a family-owned business that dates back to 1950. From gratis chocolate truffles for your VIPs to a smores kit for your outdoor barbecue space to branded Belgian chocolate bars for sale upon check-in and checkout, these premium products make travel sweeter.

Don’t ignore judicious, health-conscious travelers.

Not only does Truly Good Foods specialize in premium snack mixes, freshly roasted nuts and seeds, dried fruit and more, it is a second-generation Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) company.

In-room and lobby: Boost your offerings

Who doesn’t love a hotel robe? Just one of many premium Entegra linen suppliers, Boca Terry offers towels, slippers, spa accoutrements and of course, that cozy and welcoming bathrobe.

Green spaces, happy places.

Infuse your hotel property with a distinct custom scent. Upgrade your indoor event space with beautiful, plant-filled walls. Entegra supplier partner Ambius brings the outdoors in based on your property’s budget and goals.

Today, every hotel lobby doubles as a 24/7 flexible workspace. It’s easier to kee

p communal workspaces fresh when you partner with Entegra supplier ODP Business Solutions — think ergonomic furniture, the latest tech, and even access to an in-house design team, Workspace Interiors.

Elevate hotel outdoor properties

Electric vehicles are here to stay.

Show your commitment to sustainability as a hotel brand while suppo

rting guests who feel the same by installing EV chargers at your property. Entegra supplier ABM helps every step of the way, from assessment and consultation to design, build, install and service.

From family-friendly light up and motorized pool floats to the sparkling blue calm of the adult pool, Ente

gra supplier partner Leslie’s makes sure you have what you need for poolside memories in the making.

Ready to make Entegra a highly valuable extension of your hotel's procurement efforts? Contact us to learn more.

^{Reference: 2024 summer travel survey | Deloitte Insights}