TRU by Hilton Honduras Case Study

Key Objectives

Deliver TRU by Hilton–compliant FF&E under a fixed project budget

Identify cost-saving material alternatives that align with brand aesthetics and durability requirements.

Shorten lead times and reduce freight costs by sourcing fabrics and finishes locally.

Maintain close coordination with Hilton’s design team and hotel ownership to ensure approval of all proposed substitutions.

Our Approach

1. Collaborative Material Review

PK SPACES partnered directly with both the Hilton design team and the hotel ownership group to evaluate every material and finish in the original specification.

Through this collaborative review, the team identified multiple opportunities for cost optimization, particularly in upholstery fabrics and laminates. Each proposed change was documented, sampled, and submitted for formal approval to ensure full brand compliance.

2. Locally Sourced Materials

A major cost driver in the original budget was the importation of specified fabrics and finishes from overseas.PK SPACES worked with regional textile mills and material suppliers to identify locally available fabrics that met Hilton’s technical and aesthetic requirements.

Local textiles were tested for abrasion resistance, color fastness, and cleanability to ensure performance parity with the original imported fabrics.

Matching or near-identical colorways were developed to maintain visual consistency across guestroom and public area furniture.

This approach resulted in significant cost savings and faster material availability, eliminating long transit times and import tariffs.

3. Communication & Brand Coordination

Throughout the process, PK SPACES maintained direct communication with:

The hotel ownership group, providing transparent cost comparisons and production updates.

The Hilton brand design team, submitting revised specifications and physical samples for approval of all alternate materials.

This open collaboration ensured the design intent and Hilton’s TRU brand standards remained intact at every step

Key Success Factors & Results

Proactive material substitution allowed project completion under budget without compromising visual design.
Local sourcing strategy dramatically reduced both cost and lead time.
Collaborative approvals with Hilton’s brand team ensured all alternate materials were compliant.
Efficient communication between ownership, design, and manufacturing teams led to quick decisions and streamlined execution.

Metric	Original Scope	Optimized Scope	Savings / Benefit
FF&E Cost per Room	Baseline Budget	Reduced by 18%	18% Cost Reduction
Fabric Source	Imported from Asia	Locally sourced (Central America)	Lower cost, faster delivery
Material Lead Time	10–12 weeks	5–6 weeks	~40% faster
Brand Compliance	Required re-approval	Fully approved by Hilton Design Team	Approved
Freight & Tariff Costs	Standard international import	Eliminated for local materials	Reduced by ~25%

Outcome

Through strategic value engineering and local supply integration, PK SPACES successfully delivered a brand-aligned, budget-conscious FF&E package for TRU by Hilton Honduras. The project demonstrated the power of regional sourcing and material flexibility in international hospitality manufacturing — proving that thoughtful engineering can achieve both cost efficiency and brand fidelity.

“By sourcing smarter and closer to home, we created a solution that saved cost and time — without sacrificing the TRU brand identity.”— PK SPACES Project Management Team