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Designing for hospitality: Beyond arrival to long‑term guest experience

Many hospitality projects still center on arrival moments rather than everyday living. As the Middle East region matures as a destination, success is increasingly defined by how spaces perform over time, not how they appear on opening day. This article explores where current architectural approaches fall short and how hospitality design can evolve to support long-term experience, wellbeing and cultural connection.

How do you manage the complexity of nuclear programs?

Matt Gaunt works with civil nuclear and defense clients to reduce risk by breaking complex challenges into data-led decisions. He enables clients’ success by combining deep technical capability with integrated program delivery and strong partnerships across nations and regulators.

How can island nations build resilient water futures?

Climate change is reshaping how water moves, putting pressure on Singapore’s coasts, reservoirs and stormwater systems. Working at the intersection of water and environment, Michael designs climate resilient solutions that strengthen coastal and water infrastructure.

How can coastal cities strengthen marine infrastructure while adapting to rising seas?

Technical Director for Ports and Maritime Alan Cowley works with clients to optimize port and terminal operations by planning and designing infrastructure that improves safety, efficiency and reliability. As climate risks intensify, he works with clients to strengthen resilience while safeguarding trade, productivity and long-term asset value.

From seamless to intelligent airport orchestration

Airports need more than faster checkpoints, they need connected, intelligent operations.  From digital travel credentials and biometrics to AI-powered orchestration, performance will be defined by how systems work together in real time to deliver seamless, adaptive passenger journeys.

What will drive the next phase of energy growth?

Mike Klooster accelerates growth for Jacobs’ energy and power clients at a pivotal moment for the industry. With decades of experience, he works with clients to navigate evolving energy demands, strengthen partnerships and scale solutions that deliver reliable, sustainable outcomes.

Redefining risk for a more complex water future

Australia’s water industry faces rising cost pressures and climate uncertainty as well as aging infrastructure. As complexity grows, utilities must rethink how risk is assessed, governed and shared to support more adaptive and resilient outcomes. Jacobs Director of Operations, Water, Australia and New Zealand, Kate Simmonds outlines why evolving governance frameworks will be critical to improving performance and decision-making.

How can community-rooted leadership shape the future of water reliability?

Since 2023, Jacobs has provided operations and maintenance services to Jackson, Mississippi’s O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell water treatment plants (WTPs) with one clear mission — deliver safe, clean and reliable drinking water to a community that has endured years