Owl’s Eye View | Issue 14

We're pleased to share the first issue of the Owl’s Eye View newsletter for 2026. The year has started strong, with our refreshed website, the release of our Hotel & Hospitality trends and insights report ‘The Vantage’, and continued project momentum across the globe. We hope you find this issue informative. If you would like to learn more about any of the themes covered, please feel free to contact us.

The Vantage: What’s Next for Hospitality

This month we announced The Vantage, the first issue in our quarterly report on hotel and hospitality trends, revealing clear patterns and practical ideas shaping the year ahead.


Workplace

Why “Back to Basics” Matters Now

Omar Ramirez recently shared timely insights on practical, scalable workplace solutions shaped by real user needs.


Retail

Banana Republic: Consistency at Scale

Late last year, our team partnered with Banana Republic to coordinate a retail refresh across the United States and Canada with minimal disruption.



Nothing beats being in the same room

Last week, Romel Ragasa, who leads our North American team, spent time with our Sydney office to align strategy, exchange insights, and strengthen how we deliver globally.

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