ATLANTA--There is an increase in hotel projects in Atlanta and a strong economic outlook for the hospitality industry. Cooper Carry recently completed and is currently working on several Atlanta area projects such as the Hyatt at Villa Christina, a new Marriott AC Hotel at Phipps Plaza, the proposed dual-branded Marriott AC and Moxy Hotel in Midtown and a proposed Home Suite Hotel in Downtown Atlanta.

But what about broader market trends in Atlanta's hotel market? GlobeSt.com caught up with Manny Dominguez, principal of Cooper Carry's Hospitality Specialty Practice Group, to get his thoughts on this topic. You can still read part one of this exclusive interview: Can Atlanta Hotels Keep Up With Demand?

GlobeSt.com: Are there any unique design trends happening in these new hotels?

Dominguez: We are seeing new brands enter the market such as Marriott Autograph, AC Hotels, Moxy, Indigo and others. We are also seeing the hotels tailor design more towards a younger generation of travelers and visitors. With this new focus on a younger generation, hotels are dedicating more space for socializing and connecting.

Hotels are providing more connectivity for technology and they are choosing locations that deliver a rich, authentic, urban experience. Mobile check-in, Uber, electric car charging stations, branded coffee shops and proximity to local amenities such as walkable retail and restaurants are very important.

In order to stand out, hotels are also developing unique features. For example, Cooper Carry's latest Marriott AC hotel at Phipps Plaza has gone a step further with the implementation of a glazing tinting system that guests can use to select several gradients of shading in their hotel rooms.