Industry News • Hotel Designs

Hotel Development / 06.03.2020

Corinthia Hotels announces debut hotel in Doha

Corinthia Hotels announces debut hotel in Doha Corinthia Hotels has signed an agreement to manage and operate a luxury Corinthia hotel in Doha to...

News / 06.03.2020

Zannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts

By: Hamish Kilburn

Zannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts Comprising of ten luxury tents, Zannier Hotels Sonop has been...

News / 05.03.2020

MEET UP North confirms Manchester venue

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North confirms Manchester venue Hotel Designs' MEET UP North will take place on July 6 at Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester... In...

News / 04.03.2020

Boutique aparthotel, The Gate, debuts in East London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Boutique aparthotel, The Gate, debuts in East London With a Banksy in the lobby, Maple & Co café, 360-degree views of the city and...

News / 03.03.2020

MEET UP London announces headline speakers

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP London announces headline speakers MEET UP London, under the theme 'Inspiring Creativity', will welcome two award-winning visionaries to explore the concept of...

News / 02.03.2020

EARLY BIRD tickets to MEET UP events now open

By: Hamish Kilburn

EARLY BIRD tickets to MEET UP events now open Early bird catches the worm, as discounted tickets to attend Hotel Designs' MEET UP London...

Hotel opening / 02.03.2020

Sindhorn Midtown hotel opens in Bangkok

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sindhorn Midtown hotel opens in Bangkok The opening in Bangkok marks the new hospitality brand's debut in Thailand... Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of...

Hotel Development / 02.03.2020

Hyatt announces plans for a 756-key hotel in Makkah

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt announces plans for a 756-key hotel in Makkah The property, which is slated to open in 2025, will mark the first hotel under...

Features / 28.02.2020

VIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on...

Feature / 28.02.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: How guest behaviour is changing hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: How guest behaviour is changing hotel design To understand how important it is to react to changing guest behaviour, Paisley Hansen identifies...

News / 28.02.2020

Inside the world’s first ‘super boutique’ hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the world’s first ‘super boutique’ hotel The world-class design team of The Londoner 'super boutique hotel' consists of interior designers at Yabu Pushelberg,...

Feature / 27.02.2020

Case study: Designing furniture for the world’s first underwater residence

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Designing furniture for the world’s first underwater residence The unique and complex architectural project to design the underwater residence, THE MURAKA by...

Feature / 27.02.2020

Editor Checks In: Colouring outside the lines, searching for creativity

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: Colouring outside the lines, searching for creativity Casting back to a two-dimensional art classroom, editor Hamish Kilburn has a few confessions...

News / 26.02.2020

Renaissance Hotels debuts in New York

By: Hamish Kilburn

Renaissance Hotels debuts in New York The 39-floor luxury hotel, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, has opened as plans for the brand to open...

News / 26.02.2020

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile postpones exhibition due to coronavirus outbreak

By: Hamish Kilburn

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile postpones exhibition due to coronavirus outbreak BREAKING NEWS: Salone del Mobile in Milan, which is largely considered as the leading...

News / 25.02.2020

Dormy House launches new Scandi-chic suite, The Studio

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dormy House launches new Scandi-chic suite, The Studio The award-winning rural retreat within the Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has launched The Studio, a...

News / 24.02.2020

Le Méridien Hotels arrives in South Florida’s design destination

By: Hamish Kilburn

Le Méridien Hotels arrives in South Florida’s design destination Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, along with national real estate developer Charles S. Cohen, has...

Feature / 24.02.2020

Biophilic design highlights of Surface Design Show 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Biophilic design highlights of Surface Design Show 2020 More than 170 exhibitors showcased the latest in surface design, with nearly 5,000 architects, designers and...

Feature / 21.02.2020

5 minutes with: Radisson’s Hotel Group’s new Area SVP (UK, Ireland & Western Europe)

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Radisson’s Hotel Group’s new Area SVP (UK, Ireland & Western Europe) Radisson Hotel Group's new Area Senior Vice President for UK,...

Hotel Development / 21.02.2020

Nobu Hotels announces 8 new properties in the pipeline

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nobu Hotels announces 8 new properties in the pipeline 2020 is an exciting year for Nobu Hotels, with 10 hotels currently open and eight...

Feature / 20.02.2020

In Conversation With: Hamish Brown, Partner at 1508 London

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Hamish Brown, Partner at 1508 London Following some major global project wins, 1508 London’s entrance into hospitality was one that was...

Feature / 20.02.2020

Study reveals 1 in 6 of Brits use feet to flush the toilet in public

By: Hamish Kilburn

Study reveals 1 in 6 of Brits use feet to flush the toilet in public The study, conducted by QS Supplies revealed that four...

Feature / 19.02.2020

F&B Special: Restaurants raising the bar in architecture & design

By: Hamish Kilburn

F&B Special: Restaurants raising the bar in architecture & design Say farewell to conventional restaurants, and say hello to a delicious and enticing world...

News / 19.02.2020

Ultima Collection’s retreat in Geneva marks its first urban property

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ultima Collection’s retreat in Geneva marks its first urban property Ultima Collection announces the launch of Ultima Geneva Grand Villa, an urban sanctuary opening...

Feature / 19.02.2020

CASE STUDY: Designing meaningful carpets for The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Designing meaningful carpets for The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Hotel Designs' Recommended Supplier Brintons was called upon to produce timeless carpets for the...

News / 18.02.2020

Boutique bolthole brand days from opening second London hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Boutique bolthole brand days from opening second London hotel Pioneering hospitality brand, Locke, is to open its second boutique hotel in the capital next...

News / 18.02.2020

Hotel Designs speaking at HRC next month

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs speaking at HRC next month As part of Hotel Designs' media partnership with Hospitality Restaurant and Catering, editor Hamish Kilburn will speak...

News / 17.02.2020

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower officially opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower officially opens Hyatt Hotels has opened the fully renovated 280-key Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, a hotel in the gateway to...

News / 17.02.2020

Center Parcs unveils luxury spa following £6m refurbishment

By: Hamish Kilburn

Center Parcs unveils luxury spa following £6m refurbishment Design consultancy firm Sparcstudio collaborated with Center Parcs on one of the UK’s most highly anticipated spa...

News / 17.02.2020

SHOW PREVIEW: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

SHOW PREVIEW: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 Clerkenwell Design Week returns on May 19 – 21 for the 11th edition of the UK’s leading independent...

Hotel Opening / 14.02.2020

Vienna House opens innovative bleisure hotel in Germany

By: Hamish Kilburn

Vienna House opens innovative bleisure hotel in Germany The new 96-key Vienna House hotel forms part of the Musikquartier Kronberg development project to open...

Hotel Development / 14.02.2020

Wyndham Grand arrives in Portugal

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wyndham Grand arrives in Portugal With more than 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents, Wyndham Hotels has just opened it's...

News / 13.02.2020

Surface Design Awards 2020: Winners announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Surface Design Awards 2020: Winners announced The winners of the Surface Design Awards 2020 have been announced at the 15th Surface Design Show in...

News / 13.02.2020

Still to come at the Surface Design Show 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Still to come at the Surface Design Show 2020 As the final day of Surface Design Show approaches in London, there is so much...

Feature / 13.02.2020

In conversation with: Pierre Yovanovitch, interior design’s answer to haute couture

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Pierre Yovanovitch, interior design’s answer to haute couture With his latest project Hotel Le Coucou in the French Alps as an...

Feature / 13.02.2020

FIRST LOOK: Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

FIRST LOOK: Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel Kagi Maldives Spa Island will harbour a 360-degree wellness experience, complete with a teardrop-shaped floating yoga...

Hotel Opening / 12.02.2020

Hotel Indigo opens botanical boutique gem in Brussels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Indigo opens botanical boutique gem in Brussels IHG has announced the opening of Hotel Indigo Brussels - City... Adjacent to the gleaming international...

News / 10.02.2020

Hotel Designs to put ‘accessibility’ under the spotlight at Hotel Summit 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs to put ‘accessibility’ under the spotlight at Hotel Summit 2020 Editor Hamish Kilburn will deliver a live interview at Hotel Summit with...

Hotel Development / 10.02.2020

Hilton’s ‘Collection’ brands add more than 100 hotels to global pipeline

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton’s ‘Collection’ brands add more than 100 hotels to global pipeline Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection by Hilton unveil to increase global pipeline by...

News / 10.02.2020

Dorchester Collection unveils first foray into branded residences

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dorchester Collection unveils first foray into branded residences Mayfair-based developer Clivedale London has unveiled Dorchester Collection's first branded residences in London... With interiors by...

Hotel Development / 07.02.2020

Radisson brand to debut first property in South Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Radisson brand to debut first property in South Africa Radisson Hotel Group has signed its first 'Radisson branded' hotel property in South Africa, the...

Feature / 07.02.2020

Sensitively renovating a luxury jewel in Malta

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sensitively renovating a luxury jewel in Malta Design firm RPW Design has completed the extensive renovation inside Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa, inspired by...

News / 06.02.2020

Crosswater becomes Partner for Hotel Designs’ MEET UP networking events

By: Hamish Kilburn

Crosswater becomes Partner for Hotel Designs’ MEET UP networking events Crosswater will attend both MEET UP London and MEET UP North as a partner......

Feature / 06.02.2020

7 savage hotel construction projects on the boards

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 savage hotel construction projects on the boards To celebrate 'Architecture & Construction' firmly being in the spotlight this month, the editorial team at...

News / 06.02.2020

Speakers announced for Hotel Designs’ F&B summits and forums

By: Hamish Kilburn

Speakers announced for Hotel Designs’ F&B summits and forums The Food & Drink Innovation Summit and the Catering Equipment & Services Forum both take...

News / 04.02.2020

Everything you need to know about Hilton’s new lifestyle brand

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything you need to know about Hilton’s new lifestyle brand Last month, Hilton dropped the news that it was launching a new lifestyle brand....

Feature / 04.02.2020

Discussing biophilic design in hotel surfaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

Discussing biophilic design in hotel surfaces Ahead of their panel discussion at the Surface Design Show next week, editor Hamish Kilburn and Parkside Architectural...

Exclusive / 03.02.2020

Concept to Completion: Designing Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell (Part 1)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Concept to Completion: Designing Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell (Part 1) In the first article of a new series, editor Hamish Kilburn exclusively speaks to the...

News / 03.02.2020

Canopy by Hilton to open 20 hotels in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Canopy by Hilton to open 20 hotels in 2020 Hilton is calling it '20 in 20' as its lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, is...

Feature / 31.01.2020

Hospitality trends that we expect will evolve in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hospitality trends that we expect will evolve in 2020 To see continued success, hoteliers and designers need to be prepared for inevitable changes. We've...

News / 31.01.2020

Ruby Hotels arrives in London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ruby Hotels arrives in London The 75-Room, carnival-themed ‘Ruby Lucy’ brings the disruptor brand’s ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy to the Southbank in London... Following the...

Hotel Opening / 31.01.2020

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach re-opens following $90 million renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach re-opens following $90 million renovation The historic Art Deco Ritz-Carlton resort unveils an elegant new design as it is poised...

Feature / 30.01.2020

Editor Checks In: Is it time to reinvent the hotel design experience?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: Is it time to reinvent the hotel design experience? Steering away from the days of absurd tech-flooded hotels, editor Hamish Kilburn...

Feature / 30.01.2020

5 minutes with: Interior designer, Yuna Megre

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Interior designer, Yuna Megre Following the impressive VIP Suite that was unveiled Sleep & Eat 2019, interior designer Yuna Megre joins...

Feature / 30.01.2020

CASE STUDY: Creating signage for stadium hospitality spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Creating signage for stadium hospitality spaces Recommended Supplier Signbox manufactured bespoke signage for 12 restaurants and premium hospitality spaces at Tottenham Hotspur...

News / 29.01.2020

Shama expands Bangkok presence in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Shama expands Bangkok presence in 2020 The serviced apartments brand will be present in four prime Bangkok neighbourhoods by late 2020... Already a fast...

News / 29.01.2020

Leading suppliers to attend Hotel Summit 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Leading suppliers to attend Hotel Summit 2020 Hotel Summit, the original meet-the-buyers event for hotel operators and suppliers that was recognised last year at...

Feature / 29.01.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Bathroom solutions for accessible spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Bathroom solutions for accessible spaces Bathroom supplier Kaldewei reminds us on some of the affordable and timeless solutions for all guests around...

Hotel Development / 29.01.2020

Hyatt expected to open up to 200 hotels in the Americas region by 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt expected to open up to 200 hotels in the Americas region by 2022 Hyatt’s Americas full service and select service brand portfolios expected...

News / 28.01.2020

Hamilton Litestat announced as Headline Partner for MEET UP networking events

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hamilton Litestat announced as Headline Partner for MEET UP networking events Recommended Supplier Hamilton Litestat has been announced as Headline Partner for MEET UP London and MEET...

Hotel Development / 28.01.2020

Four Seasons to open six new hotels in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons to open six new hotels in 2020 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its global portfolio with strategic openings of...

Feature / 27.01.2020

Location special: Factors behind rapid hotel growth in West Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Location special: Factors behind rapid hotel growth in West Africa In an interview, Philippe Doizelet, Managing Partner of Hotels at Horwath HTL in conjunction...

Light, bright room features soft finishes and warm wood tones

News / 27.01.2020

Sheraton brand “reinvents experience and design” with new guestrooms

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sheraton brand “reinvents experience and design” with new guestrooms Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has completed a renovation of 1,000+ guestrooms, which feature the brands reinvented...

Authentic restaurant inside 18th century palace. Large pillars separate tables and rustic fabric hanging down from the ceiling adds charm and character

Hotel Opening / 27.01.2020

Palacio Solecio opens as Malaga’s first luxury boutique hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Palacio Solecio opens as Malaga’s first luxury boutique hotel An inspiring transformation of an aristocratic palace, Palacio Solecio has opened as a 68-key luxury...

Feature / 27.01.2020

In Conversation With: Hotelier of the Year 2019, Thomas Kochs

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Hotelier of the Year 2019, Thomas Kochs The Managing Director of Corinthia London, Thomas Kochs, has confidently evolved – and arguably...

News / 24.01.2020

Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper Why? Because thinking about sustainability is the right thing to do... Last year, Hotel Designs put sustainability...

Feature / 24.01.2020

VIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has...

Feature / 23.01.2020

CASE STUDY: Furnishing London Marriott Hotel Kensington

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Furnishing London Marriott Hotel Kensington Recommended Supplier Curtis has recently supplied headboards, TV units, wardrobes, desks, vanity shelves and mirrors in London...

Hotel Opening / 22.01.2020

Radisson opens in the heart of Times Square, New York

By: Hamish Kilburn

Radisson opens in the heart of Times Square, New York Marking the brand’s third opening in New York City, Radisson has opened a 320-key...

Feature / 22.01.2020

FIRST LOOK: Inside the renovation of Oatlands Park Hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

FIRST LOOK: Inside the renovation of Oatlands Park Hotel Following a multi-million pound renovation, Oatlands Park Hotel has given Hotel Designs a sneak peek...

Feature / 21.01.2020

Industry insight: What is driving the digital bathroom trend?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: What is driving the digital bathroom trend? As Hotel Designs continues to put technology under the spotlight, Nick Brown, hospitality channel manger...

News / 20.01.2020

Apurva Kempinski Bali unveils new design-led villas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Apurva Kempinski Bali unveils new design-led villas Newly launched villa collection, designed by Trivium Design Group, marks the completion of The Apurva Kempinski Bali......

Feature / 20.01.2020

Case study: Specifying the surfaces at Juno Rooms

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Specifying the surfaces at Juno Rooms A range of striking porcelain and handmade ceramic tiles from Parkside have been used as surfaces...

News / 20.01.2020

Property group JAHAMA unveils plans for debut hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Property group JAHAMA unveils plans for debut hotel JAHAMA Group has received pre-planning consent from South Lanarkshire Council for a full-service 100-bedroom facility in...

News / 16.01.2020

Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels The opening marks the first two Hyatt-branded hotels in Manchester, and the debut of the Hyatt House brand...

Feature / 15.01.2020

INSIGHT: 5G and hotel security technology in the ’20s

By: Hamish Kilburn

INSIGHT: 5G and hotel security technology in the ’20s To launch the next few weeks putting Technology under the spotlight, Mark Tucknutt, the owner...

Spotlight On / 14.01.2020

Laufen’s technology secret: it’s all in the material

By: Hamish Kilburn

Laufen’s technology secret: it’s all in the material Design reduced to the essentials, SaphirKeramik has been bathroom manufacturer Laufen's trade technology secret since 2013....

News / 13.01.2020

EARLY RELEASE tickets open for Hotel Designs’ premium networking events

By: Hamish Kilburn

EARLY RELEASE tickets open for Hotel Designs’ premium networking events For limited time only, Hotel Designs has opened discounted EARLY RELEASE tickets to Meet...

close up of wall partition in the restaurant

Feature / 13.01.2020

How twenty2degrees redesigned Budapest Marriott Hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

How twenty2degrees redesigned Budapest Marriott Hotel Hotel Designs follows twenty2degrees, which has just completed a two-phase refurbishment of Budapest Marriott Hotel... Whenever a project completes from...

News / 10.01.2020

Room Mate Hotels to launch beach resort brand

By: Hamish Kilburn

Room Mate Hotels to launch beach resort brand Room Mate Hotels, the Spanish hotel chain founded and led by Kike Sarasola, will launch its...

Hotel Opening / 10.01.2020

NH Hotels arrives in style to join Amsterdam’s hotel scene

By: Hamish Kilburn

NH Hotels arrives in style to join Amsterdam’s hotel scene nhow Amsterdam RAI is the brand's second hotel to open this year – and...

News / 10.01.2020

Thompson Washington D.C. opens in quirky Navy Yard neighborhood

By: Hamish Kilburn

Thompson Washington D.C. opens in quirky Navy Yard neighborhood Thompson Hotels' lifestyle brand expands to America's capital, Washington D.C., in the heart of bustling...

Render of high-rise among low level buildings

News / 10.01.2020

Radisson Red to open hotel in Reykjavik in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Radisson Red to open hotel in Reykjavik in 2021 Radisson Hotel Group has revealed the design concept and renderings for the brand new Radisson...

Hotel Development / 09.01.2020

Hotel market in Austria to expand by 12,000 rooms

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel market in Austria to expand by 12,000 rooms Could Austria be the new hospitality hotspot in Europe? The Latest findings by TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION could...

Hotel Development / 09.01.2020

MarBella Collection announces debut in mainland Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

MarBella Collection announces debut in mainland Greece MarBella Collection is months away from opening the brand’s first property outside Corfu. Hotel Designs took a sneak...

Spotlight On / 08.01.2020

Tomorrow’s hotel technology unveiled at CES 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Tomorrow’s hotel technology unveiled at CES 2020 With CES 2020 currently taking place in Las Vegas, Hotel Designs launches technology as its January Spotlight...

Luscious greenery hiding rooftops of villas and ocean

News / 08.01.2020

Rosewood Little Dix Bay opens in Caribbean after 4-year closure

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood Little Dix Bay opens in Caribbean after 4-year closure British Virgin Islands' Rosewood Little Dix Bay, which suffered major structural damage from Hurricane...

Hotel Opening / 08.01.2020

nhow London opens and Hotel Designs is first in

By: Hamish Kilburn

nhow London opens and Hotel Designs is first in Sensitively designed by The Brit List 2019 accredited firm Project Orange, nhow London has opened...

News / 07.01.2020

Hilton Dalaman to launch swim-up pool villas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton Dalaman to launch swim-up pool villas The hotel in Dalaman, Turkey, will expand its accommodation by opening new lake house rooms and villas...

Feature / 07.01.2020

PARIS PREVIEW: What to expect at MAISON&OBJET and Deco Off 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

PARIS PREVIEW: What to expect at MAISON&OBJET and Deco Off 2020 As Paris prepares to welcome designers from around the world for Maison&Objet and...

Electric red led lights in modern and quirky lounge

Feature / 06.01.2020

Most anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Most anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q3 & Q4) Hotel Designs continues to glance at some of the most significant hotel projects that are...

News / 03.01.2020

EDITION to open three new hotels in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

EDITION to open three new hotels in 2020 The luxury hotel brand EDITION Hotels has announced that it will open properties in Japan, Iceland...

Render of luxury bedroom overlooking snowy slopes

News / 03.01.2020

Kiroro Resort in Japan opens new residences

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kiroro Resort in Japan opens new residences Construction has completed on first residential resort in world-class alpine destination in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan... Within...

Render of the building, featuring the outside f&b areas and the exterior of the rooms

Feature / 03.01.2020

Concept to completion: Journey to design Conrad Punta de Mita

By: Hamish Kilburn

Concept to completion: Journey to design Conrad Punta de Mita In the first article of the first concept-to-completion series of the year, Hotel Designs...

News / 03.01.2020

Hyatt Regency brand debuts in Greater Bay area of Southern China

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Regency brand debuts in Greater Bay area of Southern China Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of the 493-key Hyatt Regency Hengqin in Zhuhai,...

render of open-planned lobby/lounge area in hotel overlooking the pool and the sea

Feature / 02.01.2020

Most anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Most anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q1 & Q2) Kickstarting 2020, Hotel Designs takes a glance at some of the most significant hotel projects...

Feature / 30.12.2019

Editor Checks In: Embracing meaningful trends

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: Embracing meaningful trends Following a colourful year in the hot seat at Hotel Designs, editor Hamish Kilburn looks ahead to a...

Feature / 27.12.2019

The Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (Part two)

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (Part two) This December, Hotel Designs has profiled the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We conclude...

News / 24.12.2019

Mandarin Oriental to manage its second hotel in the UAE

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mandarin Oriental to manage its second hotel in the UAE Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will take over management of the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi...