Editor’s Picks

News / 15.01.2026

Marriott announces changes to leadership and strategic realignment

By: Sophie Harper

Marriott announces changes to leadership and strategic realignment Marriott International has announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned...

News / 07.01.2026

IHG reveals plans for biggest project in Japan

By: Sophie Harper

IHG reveals plans for biggest project in Japan Opening in 2029, IHG has revealed plans for a triple branded hotel project comprising 817-keys, after...

News / 08.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Interior Designers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List top 25 Interior Designers of 2025 Graduating with honours, The Brit List showcases the top 25 interior designers, architects, and hoteliers...

News / 01.12.2025

David Collins Studio – four decades of design excellence

By: Sophie Harper

David Collins Studio - four decades of design excellence As 2025 marks 40 years since its founding, David Collins Studio stands as a global...

Events / 17.11.2025

HIX 2025 Preview – show highlights

By: Sophie Harper

HIX 2025 Preview - Show Highlights As one of Europe’s premier trade gatherings for hospitality design, HIX LDN 2025 promises to be a vibrant...

Bathrooms / 13.11.2025

Roundtable: Intuitive design with wellness in mind

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Intuitive Design with Wellness in Mind In a world where design and wellbeing are increasingly intertwined, Hotel Designs, in partnership with GROHE, brought...

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News / 05.11.2025

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2025 announced

By: Sophie Harper

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2025 announced The winners of 13 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year...

News / 03.11.2025

SOLD OUT: The Brit List Awards 2025

By: Sophie Harper

SOLD OUT: The Brit List Awards 2025 It’s happened again! For the sixth year in row, the Brit List Awards has officially sold out...

News / 13.10.2025

Hotel Designs acquires SPACE magazine and associated brands

By: Sophie Harper

Hotel Designs acquires SPACE magazine and associated brands Hotel Designs is proud to announce the acquisition of SPACE magazine, along with its associated brands...

News / 10.10.2025

Brit List 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award winner announced!

By: Sophie Harper

Brit List 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award winner announced! With less than a month to go before the party of the year - The Brit...

Brit List Awards / 04.09.2025

The Brit List Awards 2025: shortlist announced

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List 2025: shortlist announced Regarded as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands, The...

Lighting / 30.07.2025

Roundtable: Emerging trends in hospitality design

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Emerging trends in hospitality design In the quirky setting of The Zetter Clerkenwell, Hotel Designs gathered leading designers for an intimate roundtable discussion,...

News / 02.07.2025

Fettle designs new Cicchetti in the heart of London’s Piccadilly

By: Sophie Harper

Fettle designs new Cicchetti in the heart of London's Piccadilly Fettle, the London and LA based interior architecture and design studio, has unveiled the...

The Brit List Awards / 04.06.2025

The Brit List Awards 2025: judging panel reveal!

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List Awards 2025: Judging Panel Reveal! Get ready to be inspired - The Brit List Awards 2025 is turning up the excitement...

News / 16.04.2025

Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island

By: Sophie Harper

Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has unveiled Laheq...

News / 09.04.2025

New plans submitted for Custom House redevelopment

By: Sophie Harper

New plans submitted for Custom House redevelopment Custom House City Limited, advised by Montagu Evans, has submitted plans for the sensitive refurbishment and redevelopment...

News / 03.04.2025

Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces plans for the shores of Lake Como

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces plans for the shores of Lake Como Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to bring the storied brand...

News / 26.03.2025

Rockwell Group to design Nobu New Cairo

By: Sophie Harper

Rockwell Group to design Nobu New Cairo A masterpiece of Japanese and Egyptian-inspired design, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in Egypt, SODIC...

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News / 21.03.2025

Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO

By: Sophie Harper

Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO The Brit List Hotelier of the Year 2024 award-winner Philippe Leboeuf has just been announced...

News / 19.03.2025

AENDRE announces key hires

By: Pauline Brettell

AENDRE announces key hires AENDRE Group, the real estate-backed hospitality platform focused on the development, conceptualisation, and operation of lifestyle aparthotel brands, has announced...

Industry Opinion / 14.03.2025

International Women’s Day: redesigning the future

By: Meghan Taylor

International Women’s Day: redesigning the future For the final installation of Hotel Designs' three-part International Women's Day series, Meghan Taylor is looking at how 20th-century...

Industry Opinion / 07.03.2025

International Women’s Day: a well-designed seat at the table

By: Pauline Brettell

International Women’s Day: a well-designed seat at the table In this second instalment celebrating International Women's Day, writer Pauline Brettell shines the light on...

Industry Opinion / 03.03.2025

International Women’s Day: the women that inspire us

By: Sophie Harper

International Women’s Day: the women that inspire us In the first of a three-part series taking place over the next couple of weeks, where...

Events / 13.02.2025

Hotel Designs launches Accessible Design Talks

By: Sophie Harper

Hotel Designs launches Accessible Design Talks Hotel Designs is excited to share a new series of open discussions addressing the challenges of accessible design...

News / 11.02.2025

Belmond unveils the Britannic Explorer

By: Sophie Harper

Belmond unveils The Britanic Explorer Making its debut this summer, Belmond has revealed the interiors and overall design aesthetic of the Britannic Explorer, A...

News / 31.01.2025

Red Sea Global introduces Red Sea Residences

By: Sophie Harper

Red Sea Global introduces Red Sea Residences With homes designed by world-renowned architects and supported by five-star hospitality partnerships, Red Sea Residences offers luxury...

Hotel Review / 24.01.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Osaka

By: Sophie Harper

Checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, located in the heart of Japan's bustling metropolis, blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with...

News / 23.01.2025

Belmond appoints Ons Gherib as Senior Vice President of Design and Construction

By: Sophie Harper

Belmond appoints Ons Gherib as Senior Vice President of Design and Construction Belmond has announced its latest appointment of Ons Gherib as the Senior...

News / 17.01.2025

Thomas Meier announced as Jumeirah CEO

By: Sophie Harper

Thomas Meier announced as Jumeirah CEO Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Thomas B. Meier as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive industry...

News / 20.12.2024

The Brit List top 25 Interior Designers of 2024

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List top 25 Interior Designers of 2024 The last in our three-part series of profiling 2024’s top 25 Architects, Hoteliers, and Interior...

Trends / 18.12.2024

Hospitality Design Trends 2025 from Wimberly Interiors

By: Sophie Harper

Hospitality Design Trends 2025 from Wimberly Interiors As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, so too do the spaces that define it. The...

New Appointments / 11.12.2024

Lamington Group appoints a new Board of Directors

By: Sophie Harper

Lamington Group Appoints a New Board of Directors The pioneering UK real estate and investment company Lamington Group has announced the establishment of its...

Events / 06.12.2024

The Brit List top 25 Architects of 2024

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List top 25 Architects of 2024 Leading the way for innovation and progress within the built environment for the hospitality sector, we...

Brit List / 06.11.2024

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2024 announced

By: Meghan Taylor

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2024 announced The winners of 13 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year...

News / 02.10.2024

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch names general manager

By: Sophie Harper

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch names general manager Hilton has revealed the name of the newly-appointed GM for one of the most highly anticipated...

Industry news / 12.09.2024

The Brit List Awards 2024: shortlist announced

By: Sophie Harper

Sponsored exclusively by Crosswater, The Brit List Awards 2024 Shortlist Unveiling Party has become the first point of celebration for the year-long campaign, which aims…

Industry news / 09.09.2024

Two Global Brand Presidents appointed for Accor leadership team

By: Sophie Harper

Two Global Brand Presidents appointed for Accor leadership team New brand presidents, Benoît Racle and Jean-Yves Minet have joined Accor's leadership team to reinforce...

Industry news / 05.09.2024

Newest superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes its debut

By: Sophie Harper

Newest superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes its debut The latest superyacht from The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection will lead the ultra-luxury yachting...

Furniture / 30.08.2024

Inside the factory: Danish design at its best with BoConcept

By: Sophie Harper

Inside the factory: Danish design at its best with BoConcept Earlier this year, Editor Sophie Harper flew to Denmark to take a look behind...

News / 29.08.2024

Park Hyatt Changsha reveals stylish interiors by Conran and Partners

By: Sophie Harper

Park Hyatt Changsha reveals stylish interiors by Conran and Partners Conran and Partners has completed the design of Park Hyatt’s new outpost in the...

Industry event / 22.08.2024

Digital hospitality: blending reality, AI, and the metaverse – the panel discussion

By: Sophie Harper

Digital hospitality: blending reality, AI, and the metaverse - the panel discussion Talking all things digital hospitality, Hotel Designs hosted a panel discussion at...

News / 22.08.2024

Hyatt to acquire Standard International and its iconic hotel brands

By: Sophie Harper

Hyatt to acquire Standard International and its iconic hotel brands Formation of new lifestyle group to combine best-in-class lifestyle brand leadership and talent with...

Checking in / 15.08.2024

Checking in: Cunard’s Queen Anne

By: Sophie Harper

Checking in: Cunard’s Queen Anne During what was a star-studded event earlier this year, Hotel Designs Editor Sophie Harper was among one of the...

Roundtable / 12.08.2024

Roundtable: is there a place for premium and luxury retail brands in hospitality?

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Is there a place for premium and luxury retail brands in hospitality? In collaboration with Danish furniture brand BoConcept, Hotel Designs Editor Sophie...

News / 08.08.2024

The Brit List Awards 2024 judging panel revealed

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List Awards 2024 judging panel revealed Now that applications for The Brit List 2024 are officially closed, we can reveal the judging...

Hotel Design / 30.07.2024

Paris: the hottest hotels to visit during the 2024 Olympics

By: Sophie Harper

Paris: the hottest hotels to visit during the 2024 Olympics Whilst this year’s summer season hasn’t exactly taken off weather-wise here in the UK,...

News / 02.07.2024

Roundtable: Mood Enhancing Design: Enlighten Me

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Mood Enhancing Design: Enlighten Me In collaboration with award-winning lighting manufacturer Franklite Ltd, Hotel Designs Editor Sophie Harper hosted a lively discussion alongside...

News / 28.06.2024

Behind the design of Tokyo’s Hotel Toranomon Hills by Space Copenhagen

By: Sophie Harper

Behind the design of Tokyo's Hotel Toranomon Hills by Space Copenhagen Danish design studio Space Copenhagen tells Hotel Designs about the interiors they designed...

/ 17.06.2024

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2024!

By: Sophie Harper

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2024! The Brit List Awards returns in 2024 with three new categories. Many things are new...

Events / 13.06.2024

Meet the speakers at MEET UP North

By: Sophie Harper

Meet the speakers at MEET UP North This July, Hotel Designs will be heading to Manchester for a MEET UP North takeover at award-winning...

Events / 11.06.2024

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2024

By: Sophie Harper

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2024 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on 24th June at Hilton London...

Hotel openings / 07.06.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2024

By: Sophie Harper

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2024 Checking out some of the latest hotels guests will be checking into this summer, Editor Sophie...

Roundup / 06.06.2024

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part Two

By: Megan Christopher

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part Two Greece, with its sun-drenched shores and timeless allure, remains an irresistible siren song for travellers. As we step into...

News / 29.05.2024

Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea

By: Sophie Harper

Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers guests a rare and immersive escape to discover Saudi Arabian...

News / 22.05.2024

The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto

By: Sophie Harper

The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto The Whiteley, London, announces Gruppo Statuto has signed a binding agreement to buy Six Senses...

Conversations in Design / 14.05.2024

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? In collaboration with Spanish KNX company Zennio, Hotel Designs Editor, Sophie Harper, hosted a vibrant discussion...

Roundup / 13.05.2024

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One

By: Megan Christopher

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One Greece continues to be a siren song for travellers seeking sun-drenched shores and unparalleled beauty, and 2024 is no...

News / 29.04.2024

Why Ruby Workspaces is a dream for digital nomads

By: Megan Christopher

Deputy Editor Megan Christopher discusses why the Ruby Group's recent launch is an enticing prospect for digital nomads... As a digital nomad for the...

News / 25.04.2024

Salone del Mobile 2024 round up

By: Megan Christopher

Salone del Mobile 2024 offered a treasure trove of hospitality design trends that promise to transform the guest experience. The curtains have closed on...

News / 22.04.2024

MM:NT Berlin Lab: Pioneering hospitality lab unveiled in Berlin

By: Megan Christopher

Adina Hotels, a leading apartment hotel operator, unveils MM:NT Berlin Lab, a revolutionary project redefining hospitality for the future... MM:NT Berlin Lab project fosters...

News / 17.04.2024

Saudi Arabia scales back ambitious plan for futuristic desert city

By: Megan Christopher

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's vision for a futuristic city in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant revisions. Here's what we know... Initially envisioned as...

News / 10.04.2024

Jeffrey Beers International announces new partners, honouring the legacy of Jeffrey Beers

By: Sophie Harper

Jeffrey Beers International announces new partners, honouring the legacy of Jeffrey Beers Following the profound sadness of Jeffrey Beers, Founder and CEO of Jeffrey...

News / 10.04.2024

The undeniable advantages of choosing a hotel over Airbnb

By: Megan Christopher

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Returning from two years of travel, Deputy Editor Megan Christopher discusses the advantages of choosing a...

News / 05.04.2024

Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group

By: Sophie Harper

Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group Hilton has announced it has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the...

News / 18.03.2024

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan,...

News / 14.03.2024

Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden

By: Sophie Harper

Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden Award-winning German hotel group Ruby has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its first...

News / 13.03.2024

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors

By: Sophie Harper

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl - Qatar recently opened its...

Wellness / 11.03.2024

Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron

By: Sophie Harper

Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron Rockwell Group has completed the design for Bathhouse Flatiron, a 35,000 square foot/3,252 square metre luxury spa...

News / 08.03.2024

International Women’s Day 2024

By: Sophie Harper

International Women’s Day 2024 International Women’s Day is a significant marker in many people’s calendars as a day of reflection, change, and hope for...

Hotel design / 07.03.2024

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors In a week culminating in International Women's Day, writer Pauline Brettell sat down...

News / 05.03.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024

By: Sophie Harper

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel...

Feature / 01.02.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, closes his nearly six-year editorship by taking us through the...

Exclusive / 18.01.2024

Roundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design For Hotel Designs’ final roundtable in 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn led a discussion, sponsored by...

Hotel Review / 18.01.2024

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Amsterdam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Amsterdam Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the complimentary ferry across the harbour from Amsterdam Central to...

Feature / 17.01.2024

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans Scorpios has announced a new global chapter, opening new properties in Bodrum and Tulum that will...

Feature / 16.01.2024

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos Mexican Hotel Collection Velas Resorts expands its portfolio with a new hotel in Los Cabos that shelters...

Trends / 15.01.2024

Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast

By: Hamish Kilburn

Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast Here are six trends that the expert design team at Newmor Wallcoverings have identified for 2024... Newmor Wallcoverings...

News / 12.01.2024

Inside Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection Cardo, the all-new hospitality brand, debuts in the Eternal City with Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection... Slated to open in...

News / 11.01.2024

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom...

News / 09.01.2024

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification

By: Hamish Kilburn

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification Potato Head Bali attains B Corporation Certification, reinforcing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility... Potato Head...

Feature / 29.12.2023

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs,...

Exclusive / 14.12.2023

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer Lansdowne Club, the historic members' club in the heart of Mayfair in London, has...

Exclusive / 07.12.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023 Rounding off this year's three-part editorial series to celebrate The Brit List 2023, here are...

Feature / 06.12.2023

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages

By: Hamish Kilburn

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages Vocabolo Moscatelli, a restoration journey of soulful proportions, is sheltered inside a 12th-century monastery-turned...

Feature / 05.12.2023

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Seven years on from when Marriott first teased the arrival of W Hotels debut...

Hotel Development / 04.12.2023

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion...

Bathrooms / 04.12.2023

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023 With bathrooms become more sanctuaries in hotel design, product development in the wellness arena has...

Exclusive / 30.11.2023

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott As the host of Travel By Design, a podcast brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler,...

Bathrooms / 30.11.2023

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as...

Competition / 28.11.2023

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner Possibly one of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s most united initiatives, the WOW!house is...

News / 27.11.2023

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne,...

Exclusive / 23.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2023 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

Feature / 15.11.2023

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and lead judge for The Brit List...

Hotel Development / 06.11.2023

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the...

Exclusive / 02.11.2023

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced The winners of 12 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year...

News / 01.11.2023

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open...

Exclusive / 31.10.2023

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and the host of Travel By Design, a...

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the...