Top Outdoor Hospitality Trends for 2026

Outdoor hospitality is set to continue being popular during 2026, which means venues must pay attention to the predicted trends. To ensure your venue appeals to guests, we have gathered the most influential trends in this blog.

Guaranteed Comfort

Guest comfort will be key for outdoor venues in 2026. Gone are the days of hard benches and exposed areas being the norm. Now, guests expect to experience the same level of comfort outdoors that is available to them inside. Combining indoor comfort with outdoor spaces means guests can have more of a connection with nature, which enhances overall relaxation. Our screen barriers are just one example of a product that can be used to achieve this blend. Additional items that can be used to enhance comfort outdoors include shade sails, shelter heating, and dome heaters.

Smart Spaces

Technology will also have a big impact on outdoor hospitality in the new year, as guests will expect to be able to access smart products when visiting venues. Key to this is being able to personalise experiences. That’s why products such as movable planters and retractable awnings will continue to be popular in 2026.

Sustainability

If venues want to showcase their outdoor spaces most appealingly during 2026, using sustainable products, such as our Ocean+ and Rainforest+ collections, and energy-efficient fixtures is essential. Furthermore, this consideration will also allow strong messaging to be included within marketing materials, which is essential as competition for customers is expected to remain high during the year.

Flexible Layouts

It’s important that any hospitality space is versatile to meet changing guest requirements. Guests expect to be able to use areas for any need, which is why flexible configurations are important. Instead of having fixed seating, opting for modular products is recommended.  Ideal for achieving this is our wide range of commercial outdoor garden furniture.

High Importance Placed on Visual Appeal

In 2026, outdoor hospitality spaces should also be designed to guarantee the wow factor. This is important as it will influence guests when making a choice about where they want to visit. As well as supporting word-of-mouth and social media marketing, opting for a styled outdoor space can ensure an effortless blend from indoor to outdoor spaces is achieved.  Examples of products that can be used to achieve this include planters and accessories such as candles and decorative homeware items.

Year-Round Usability

The final trend is designing outdoor venues to offer full usability all year round. Guests will continue to expect to be able to access outdoor seating and spaces even when adverse weather conditions arrive. Key to this is opting for mindful design choices that allow full usability all year round. This trend means that offering sources of shade, warmth, and comfort will allow venues to achieve consistent footfall. We recommend using products such as retractable roofing, patio heaters, and cabanas to achieve this. For further inspiration, explore our products. Whether you are looking to prepare for worsening weather or simply designing a venue with visual appeal, we have got you covered.