Hotel room workspaces in US go casual
Younger travellers driving the changes, with their penchant for plugging in anywhere, anytime
As workers become less tethered to their desks, hotels are giving their old in-room workspaces the pink slip.
Traditional, boxy desks with drawers are being replaced with more minimalist, flexible tables that can serve a multitude of purposes; laptop trays that allow guests to type away on a sofa or bed; and an abundance of electrical outlets that let travellers plug in just about anywhere.
Even the well-appointed stationery, neatly placed on top of the desk, is gradually going the way of the wish-you-were- here postcard.
"If there's a choice between working at a table and working at a desk, 100 per cent of…
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