Hotel Trends 2025
As the hospitality landscape continues to evolve, hotels are looking for new ways to connect with guests, build loyalty, and enhance the in-room experience. One of the most effective (and memorable) ways to do that? Smart, thoughtful promotional merchandise.
Here are the current trends in hotel-branded merchandise:
For Guests: Thoughtful Touches That Make a Stay Memorable
1. Personalised Travel Organisers
RFID-blocking passport wallets or sleek tech pouches with subtle hotel branding make a great gift for VIPs or loyalty members. Stylish and practical.
2. Aromatherapy Sleep Kits
A branded sleep mask, pillow spray, and lavender oil roller can turn a standard turndown into a spa-like experience. Guests love the extra thought – and often take it home.
3. Sustainable Room Amenities
Eco-conscious items like bamboo toothbrushes, compostable slippers, and refillable water bottles are in high demand. Add a message about your commitment to sustainability to make it even more impactful.
4. Branded Picnic or Beach Sets
Ideal for resorts and leisure hotels: think foldable picnic blankets, reusable cutlery sets, and insulated snack tins – all branded and beautifully packaged.
5. Hampers
Welcome boxes featuring small-batch snacks, natural skincare, or handmade candles. It’s a great way to elevate your guest offering.
For Staff & Corporate Gifting: Keep It Premium, Practical & On-Brand
6. Premium Notebooks & Pens
A high-quality notebook and pen set with subtle embossing looks great in meetings and on reception desks – and makes a smart corporate gift.
7. Custom Coffee Cups & Tumblers
Modern, matte-finish reusable tumblers with leak-proof lids and laser-engraved logos are perfect for staff areas or to-go coffee stations.
8. High-End Lanyards & Name Badges
Upgrade from plastic with soft-touch fabric or leather-style lanyards, paired with clean, modern name badges – a small change that elevates the whole team’s appearance.
Tech & Interactive: Merge Utility with Experience
9. Hotel-Branded NFC Cards or Tags
Add a tech twist with cards or key tags that let guests tap to access Wi-Fi, concierge links, or welcome videos. Functional, fun, and on-brand.
10. Branded Phone Stands or Ring Lights
Especially for boutique or lifestyle hotels, small branded tech accessories like phone stands or mini ring lights help guests snap content worth sharing – with your branding subtly in frame.
Final Thought
Promotional merchandise for hotels in 2025 is all about usefulness, sustainability, and subtle luxury. Whether you're gifting guests, equipping staff, or engaging partners, the right items can reinforce your brand and create lasting impressions.