For years, the hospitality industry thrived on furniture that was uniform and mass produced. Why? According to 4Holteliers.com, in the 1950s, rising incomes and the interstate highway system made it possible for millions of Americans to vacation away from home for the first time. To...
According to a recent survey by College Planning and Management Magazine, today’s college students desire more than just a basic place to sleep and study. Modern residence halls must provide not only beds, but also learning spaces, social and lounge spaces, recreation facilities, dining and...
The year 2030 will mark an important demographic milestone for the U.S. population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2030, all baby boomers will be older than 65, and 1 in every 5 U.S. residents will be at least 65 or older. By the...
Lang Furniture is introducing an employee benefits program that helps parents send their children back to school with new clothing, shoes and backpacks. Called the “Best First Day!” the goal of the program is that each child associated with the Lang Furniture family can go to...
You may have heard about the American Midwest work ethic but never stopped to ask, "What does that mean exactly?" The American Midwest work ethic is sometimes described as, "An unwaveringly belief that hard work and perseverance pays off in the long run." It is...
Energetic, talkative, persistent, and achiever are all excellent adjectives when describing Steve Puckett, Lang Furniture's National Sales Manager. Steve's high level of professionalism, internal motivation, and willingness to give 150% defines his work ethic. If someone were to ask Steve what his secret to success...
Wood veneers and laminates are commonly used in furniture for the hospitality industry. What’s the difference? Wood veneer furniture is made by taking a very thin slice of wood from a tree log and gluing it on to different types of engineered woods, such as...
We hear a lot these days about the "goodness" of buying American-made products. Everyone wants to keep manufacturing jobs in the United States, and furniture is often manufactured overseas. If you are considering where to source your next order of hospitality furniture, you may be...
This year's Choice Hotels International Convention, the company's 65th, will again be held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 30 through May 3, 2019. Choice Hotels annual convention draws more than 6,000 people, including: property owners, developers, managers, vendors, and Choice Hotels...
Come Visit Lang Furniture at the AAHOA Trade Show Lang Furniture is excited to once again have a booth at the AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Trade Show. This year’s show will be held on April 24-27, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center in...