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Opinion / 30.04.2019

Editor Checks In: April ‘19

Editor Checks In: April ‘19 Everyone is talking about Milan… Italy’s city of the future, which is also its fashion, culture and design quarters,...

Preview / 29.04.2019

PREVIEW: Creating flexible spaces inside Seattle Redmond Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

PREVIEW: Creating flexible spaces inside Seattle Redmond Marriott Paradigm Design Group has unveiled flexible designs for one of its latest hospitality projects, the Seattle Redmond...

Opening / 29.04.2019

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales

By: Hamish Kilburn

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales The UK’s first vineyard hotel has opened its doors in Hensol in South Wales. Llanerch Hotel...

News / 26.04.2019

Rosewood to open luxury hotel in Ningbo

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to open luxury hotel in Ningbo Rosewood has unveiled drawings for a new luxury hotel in Ningbo, China, which is slated to open...

News / 26.04.2019

More than USD 500m raised for new hospitality fund dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

More than USD 500m raised for new hospitality fund dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa In a region that offers robust growth opportunities, the fund raised...

Opening / 26.04.2019

Former Metropolitan Police headquarters transformed into luxury hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Former Metropolitan Police headquarters transformed into luxury hotel The historic landmark building, which was developed by Galliard Construction, has been transformed into The Great...

News / 25.04.2019

First integrated resort in the Maldives to open in June

By: Hamish Kilburn

First integrated resort in the Maldives to open in June Crossroads project, which will span a 7km-long lagoon and nine islands in the Maldives,...

Trends / 24.04.2019

Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 launches and new designs to bookmark

By: Hamish Kilburn

Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 launches and new designs to bookmark Ahead of Clerkenwell Design Week, which takes place from May 21 - 23, Hotel...

News / 24.04.2019

‘Fittest hotel in the world’ to arrive in New York

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘Fittest hotel in the world’ to arrive in New York Fitness and lifestyle brand Equinox will open its first hotel in June. The 212-key...

News / 23.04.2019

AKARYN Hotel Group expands international arm

By: Hamish Kilburn

AKARYN Hotel Group expands international arm Intimate luxury hotel specialist, AKARYN Hotel Group, has unveiled plans to launch idyllic Aleenta mountain retreat in Bali...

Trends / 23.04.2019

Floral interior design trends to fall in love with for SS19

By: Hamish Kilburn

Floral interior design trends to fall in love with for SS19 Ahead of the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit next week, VIP Buyer Delegate...

News / 23.04.2019

Dorsett Hospitality International partners with Sony World Photography Awards

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dorsett Hospitality International partners with Sony World Photography Awards Dorsett Hospitality International has partnered with the Sony World Photography Awards this year to support local talent and art...

Spotlight On / 23.04.2019

7 outdoor products that are changing the hotel design landscape

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 outdoor products that are changing the hotel design landscape To mark Hotel Designs' focus on Outdoor Style, the editorial team have identified outdoor...

Opening / 23.04.2019

Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan opens in nature retreat

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan opens in nature retreat The newly opened Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan connects guests with the rejuvenating beauty of nature near the...

News / 18.04.2019

Interior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out event

By: Hamish Kilburn

Interior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out event Starting as it means to go on, the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out...

News / 18.04.2019

MEET UP NORTH: Headline Speaker announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP NORTH: Headline Speaker announced Tom Lindblom, Principal and Hospitality Leader at Gensler (London), has been confirmed as the Headline Speaker for Meet...

News / 18.04.2019

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese unveils hotel design by Jean Philippe Nuel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese unveils hotel design by Jean Philippe Nuel The redesign of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is said to be an elegant Roman...

News / 17.04.2019

Hyatt to develop design hotel at Japan’s historic racing circuit

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt to develop design hotel at Japan’s historic racing circuit Plans have been approved for an Unbound Collection hotel by Hyatt to be developed...

Opening / 17.04.2019

FIRST LOOK: The Wild Hotel arrives in Mykonos

By: Hamish Kilburn

FIRST LOOK: The Wild Hotel arrives in Mykonos The Wild Hotel in Kalafati Beach, designed in collaboration with Alexandros & Filippos Varveris and Sofia &...

Opening / 17.04.2019

London’s first hotel unveils new lobby design by Olga Polizzi

By: Hamish Kilburn

London’s first hotel unveils new lobby design by Olga Polizzi Brown’s, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has unveiled the new British springtime-inspired floral front lobby, which has...

News / 17.04.2019

Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel in Istanbul

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel in Istanbul Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey... The...

Trends / 16.04.2019

NH Hotel Group unveils hotel room of the future

By: Hamish Kilburn

NH Hotel Group unveils hotel room of the future The innovative concept of The Mood Room allows guests to customise their guestroom using a...

Trends / 16.04.2019

Spotlight On: May’s features announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Spotlight On: May’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its May editorial features, which are Bars and Restaurants and Bathrooms... Throughout May, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On...

Opening / 16.04.2019

Hilton expands its presence in Morocco

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton expands its presence in Morocco Hilton expands its presence in Morocco with opening of Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa... Set on...

Opening / 16.04.2019

JO&JOE opens in Paris with longest house-warming party

By: Hamish Kilburn

JO&JOE opens in Paris with longest house-warming party The design hotel in Paris "where youth hostels meet hotels" opens with interiors by global architecture...

News / 15.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Mario Bellini granted Salone del Mobile’s Special Award

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Mario Bellini granted Salone del Mobile’s Special Award The Italian designer and architect was awarded the Special Lifetime Award during Salone del...

News / 15.04.2019

£5.5 million transformation for Edinburgh city centre

By: Hamish Kilburn

£5.5 million transformation for Edinburgh city centre Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to add 25 new rooms as part of major refurbishment... Managed by...

Art / 12.04.2019

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Queer Frontiers’ launches 2019 exhibition & programme

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Queer Frontiers’ launches 2019 exhibition & programme ‘Queer Frontiers’, which was set up in 2018 by ARTIQ, launches 2019 exhibition & programme for...

Trends / 12.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Inside Tom Dixon’s new restaurant and showroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Inside Tom Dixon’s new restaurant and showroom British designer Tom Dixon has gone beyond the exhibition hall at Milan Design Week...

Opening / 12.04.2019

St Regis opens “curated mansion” in Hong Kong

By: Hamish Kilburn

St Regis opens “curated mansion” in Hong Kong Renowned interior designer André Fu completes his latest project, St Regis Hong Kong, located in the...

News / 11.04.2019

Mercue Brighton Seafront Hotel completes £3m refurbishment

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mercue Brighton Seafront Hotel completes £3m refurbishment Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has undergone a £3 million-pound transformation of its 116 guestrooms and communal spaces......

News / 11.04.2019

Managing Director of The Lanesborough confirmed as speaker for Hotel Summit

By: Hamish Kilburn

Managing Director of The Lanesborough confirmed as speaker for Hotel Summit Managing Director of The Lanesborough, Marco Novello, has confirmed that he will speak...

News / 11.04.2019

Corinthia Hotels to debut in the Middle East

By: Hamish Kilburn

Corinthia Hotels to debut in the Middle East Corinthia Meydan Beach Dubai, which is slated to open in 2020, will be Corinthia Hotel's debut...

Feature / 11.04.2019

In Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International Following Hotel Designs’ public unveiling of its 30 Under 30 at Meet Up London, editor Hamish Kilburn...

Rendering of the Wet Deck, one of the hotel's two pools

News / 10.04.2019

W Hotels announces second arrival in Bali

By: Hamish Kilburn

W Hotels announces second arrival in Bali W Bali – Ubud is set to bring a new level of W’s bold design to the...

Trends / 10.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Minotti unveils 2019 indoor collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Minotti unveils 2019 indoor collection During Milan Design Week's Salone del Mobile, Minotti has finally lifted the lid on its highly...

Trends / 10.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN Foster + Partners and LG unveil world’s first rollable LED TV

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN Foster + Partners and LG unveil world’s first rollable LED TV Architectural firm Foster + Partners has collaborated with LG to...

News / 10.04.2019

Great Hotels of The World confirmed to speak at Hotel Summit

By: Hamish Kilburn

Great Hotels of The World confirmed to speak at Hotel Summit Pedro Colaco, the CEO of Great Hotels of The World, will join editor...

Trends / 09.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Tarkett collaborates with Note Design Studio to unveil Formations

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Tarkett collaborates with Note Design Studio to unveil Formations Tarkett and Note Design Studio have joined forces during Milan Design Week...

Trends / 09.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection Pedrali has presented its latest collection at Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week... Ten new products...

News / 09.04.2019

designjunction to return to Kings Cross

By: Hamish Kilburn

designjunction to return to Kings Cross The highly anticipated trade and consumer event, designjunction, will return to Kings Cross, London from September 19 -...

Trends / 09.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: First images of Swedish Design Moves’ exhibition

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: First images of Swedish Design Moves’ exhibition The first images of Swedish Design Moves' returning exhibition at Milan Design Week have...

Trends / 08.04.2019

LIVE FROM MILAN: Zaha Hadid Design at ME Milan Il Duca

By: Hamish Kilburn

LIVE FROM MILAN: Zaha Hadid Design at ME Milan Il Duca Zaha Hadid Design has announced that its Milan Design Week will be anchored...

Feature / 08.04.2019

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel Architecture firm Anarchitect was inspired by the desert location and opted to use...

Feature / 08.04.2019

Inside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile The Winebox Valparaiso was created by local winemaker, Grant Phelps, who claims to have opened the city's...

Feature / 08.04.2019

IN THE FACTORY with Knightsbridge Furniture

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN THE FACTORY with Knightsbridge Furniture To stitch together how Knightsbridge makes its contract furniture, editor Hamish Kilburn travels up to Bradford in West...

News / 08.04.2019

Milan Design Week 2019: What’s on

By: Hamish Kilburn

Milan Design Week 2019: What’s on This week, hundreds of designers from all corners of the world will descend onto Europe's soulful design hub...

Opening / 06.04.2019

Minimalist Muji opens first hotel in Japan

By: Hamish Kilburn

Minimalist Muji opens first hotel in Japan The Japanese retailer, Muji, opens its first hotel in Japan, Muji Hotel Ginza - and it's a...

Opening / 05.04.2019

SALT of Palmar opens in Mauritius as brand’s first hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

SALT of Palmar opens in Mauritius as brand’s first hotel SALT of Palmar, the first hotel in a new sub-brand from The Lux Collective,...

News / 05.04.2019

Coventry hotel to rebrand as a Laura Ashley Hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Coventry hotel to rebrand as a Laura Ashley Hotel The Chace Hotel, in Coventry, will after major refurbishment become a Laura Ashley Hotel... Laura...

News / 05.04.2019

Timothy Oulton unveils lavish SS19 collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

Timothy Oulton unveils lavish SS19 collection The luxury design company, Timothy Oulton, which prides itself on being an authentic and daring source of energy and...

Opening / 05.04.2019

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort reopens in the Dolomites

By: Hamish Kilburn

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort reopens in the Dolomites In Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy's most glamorous mountain destination, the newly renovated Faloria Mountain Spa Resort combines...

Feature / 04.04.2019

In Conversation With: Pedro Colaco, CEO, Great Hotels of The World on bleisure

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Pedro Colaco, CEO, Great Hotels of The World on bleisure With the global rise in bleisure travel, one company and its...

News / 04.04.2019

Gleneagles to redesign its famous restaurant

By: Hamish Kilburn

Gleneagles to redesign its famous restaurant The redesign of The Strathearn restaurant at Gleneagles is being led by Ennismore Design Studio and was inspired...

Opening / 03.04.2019

Serviced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany

By: Hamish Kilburn

Serviced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany H-Hotels.com opened the first hotel under its serviced apartment hotel brand in Munich... H.Hotels.com has debuted its...

News / 03.04.2019

Regal London secures planning permission for aparthotel in Whitechapel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Regal London secures planning permission for aparthotel in Whitechapel Regal London has secured planning permission in Whitechapel for a 68,795 sq ft, 14-storey aparthotel... Developer...

News / 03.04.2019

Meet Up North: Headline Exclusive Partner announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Up North: Headline Exclusive Partner announced Hamilton Litestat has been confirmed as the Exclusive Headline Partner for Meet Up North, which takes place...

News / 02.04.2019

Meet Up North 2019: Manchester venue announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Up North 2019: Manchester venue announced Hotel Designs has announced that it is taking its successful Meet Up networking event concept to Manchester's...

Opening / 02.04.2019

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos opens The opening of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos marks the hotel group's debut into Mexico... Officially open today, Nobu Hotel...

Feature / 02.04.2019

Why UK hotel investment is booming

By: Hamish Kilburn

Why UK hotel investment is booming Real estate professionals from Fieldfisher believe that the low sterling exchange rate is why UK hotels have becoming...

News / 01.04.2019

Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced Hotel Designs' unveiled the winners of its 30 Under 30 initiative at Meet Up London on March...

Water fountains made up by Laufen toilets

Supplier News / 01.04.2019

Laufen unveils new aesthetic and functional take on the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

Laufen unveils new aesthetic and functional take on the bathroom For this year’s ISH in Frankfurt am Main, Laufen put the spotlight on design...

News / 01.04.2019

Pete Doherty and The Libertines to open seaside hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Pete Doherty and The Libertines to open seaside hotel The Albion Rooms hotel and studio, which will be operated by Pete Doherty and The...

Feature / 01.04.2019

Meet Up London ’19: In pictures

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Up London ’19: In pictures Hotel Designs' Meet Up London, which took place on March 28 2019, provided an evening full of celebrations......

News / 01.04.2019

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite The £700,000 renovation of the luxury hotel, The Lowry in Manchester, was led by...

Supplier News / 30.03.2019

Adding statement with floor-standing mixer taps

By: Hamish Kilburn

Adding statement with floor-standing mixer taps Crosswater's contemporary, industrial-like floor-standing taps are a functional way to add statement in the bathroom... Add a statement...

Opinion / 29.03.2019

Editor Checks In: March ’19

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: March ’19 Reviewing March: here’s to the future… One of the many treasures of being a young design editor comes the...

News / 29.03.2019

Hotel Designs launches into a stylish new era at Meet Up London 2019

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs launches into a stylish new era at Meet Up London 2019 The hotel design industry’s finest gathered at Minotti London last night...

Feature / 29.03.2019

BRITISH STYLE: Questioning design like Ilse Crawford

By: Hamish Kilburn

BRITISH STYLE: Questioning design like Ilse Crawford To launch the new chapter of Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn investigates how one woman, her editorship and...

/ 28.03.2019

Accor’s Aparthotel brand Adagio arrives in London

By: mattd

Accor’s Aparthotel brand Adagio arrives in London Hotel Designs attended the official launch party of Aparthotel Adagio London Brentford last night, which marked the brand's...

News / 27.03.2019

Elivi Skiathos to unveil new rooms and suites

By: Hamish Kilburn

Elivi Skiathos to unveil new rooms and suites Elivi Skiathos has announced that 56 Grace Rooms and Suites, three new restaurants, and a Kid’s Club...

News / 26.03.2019

Hyatt announces brand growth in the U.S.

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt announces brand growth in the U.S. Hyatt's brand growth will include new hotels opening in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and Austin, Texas... Hyatt Hotels...

Supplier News / 26.03.2019

New Skopos decorative upholstery fabrics

By: Hamish Kilburn

New Skopos decorative upholstery fabrics Recommended Supplier Skopos launches new decorative upholstery collection featuring a maze-like relief twist... Soft, meandering upholstery fabrics with a...

News / 26.03.2019

Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships The designer behind Four Seasons Dubai DIFC, The Beverly Hills Hotel and One &...

Openings / 26.03.2019

Kimpton brand arrives in Asia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kimpton brand arrives in Asia Kimpton Da An Hotel has opened its doors in Taipei, marking its entrance into Asia… Kimpton Da An Hotel brings...

Feature / 25.03.2019

SPOTLIGHT ON: IHG pilots new lighting technology

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: IHG pilots new lighting technology The new lighting technology that is being piloted by IHG is designed specifically to help guests sleep...

Supplier News / 25.03.2019

Heritage Bathrooms blends eras to create the wow factor in the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

Heritage Bathrooms blends eras to create the wow factor in the bathroom Heritage Bathrooms’ bold mix and match styling of the Victoria Suite has...

/ 22.03.2019

FEATURE: “Industrial bathrooms are here to stay,” say bathroom experts

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: “Industrial bathrooms are here to stay,” say bathroom experts Following ISH this month, PR and marketing firm Esprit breaks down why industrial bathrooms...

/ 22.03.2019

Rosewood Hotels arrives in Hong Kong

By: Hamish Kilburn

A new global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is established at the most distinguished address in its home city of Hong Kong… Rosewood Hong Kong has opened…

/ 22.03.2019

Interior Design & Architecture summit welcomes Domkapa as event partner

By: Hamish Kilburn

The contract upholstery company Domkapa has been confirmed as a partner for Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place next month, April 29, at…

/ 22.03.2019

The Luxury Collection debuts in Armenia

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel becomes the first international luxury hotel in Armenia… Following plans to open 30 new luxury hotels this year,…

/ 21.03.2019

Marriott International announces three-year growth plan

By: Hamish Kilburn

The hotel giant Marriott International’s growth plans include the openings more than 1,700 hotels around the world… Marriott International has presented the company’s three-year growth plan,…

/ 21.03.2019

MEET UP LONDON: 1 Week to go!

By: Hamish Kilburn

The latest attendees who have confirmed their place at next week’s Hotel Designs’ Meet Up London include the Managing Director of RPW Design, CEO of…

/ 21.03.2019

Editor of Hotel Designs confirmed to speak at IHS Amsterdam

By: Katy Phillips

Editor Hamish Kilburn has been confirmed to host ‘Designing for Bleisure’ on the Hotel Vision Stage at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam on May 8… As…

News / 21.03.2019

CDW 19 PREVIEW: Morgan to launch new collaborative projects

By: Hamish Kilburn

CDW 19 PREVIEW: Morgan to launch new collaborative projects Morgan, contract furniture designer and manufacturer, will showcase two new collaborative projects at its London...

Launching / 20.03.2019

Autograph Collection Hotels to grow by 25% in Europe in 2019

By: Hamish Kilburn

Autograph Collection Hotels to grow by 25% in Europe in 2019 Autograph Collection Hotels set to grow in europe by more than 25% this...

Openings / 20.03.2019

SPOTLIGHT ON: April’s features announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: April’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its April editorial features, which are Interior Design and Outdoor Style… Throughout April, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features...

/ 20.03.2019

Crown Group’s third SKYE Suites hotel to open in Sydney

By: Hamish Kilburn

Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, Sydney, in Q3 of this year as part of the…

/ 19.03.2019

Zuri Zanzibar becomes first hotel awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification

By: Hamish Kilburn

Zuri Zanzibar, the recently launched design-led resort has become the first hotel in the world to be awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification… EarthCheck has awarded…

/ 19.03.2019

Sekers launches KOROWAI

By: Hamish Kilburn

Fabric specialist Sekers has announced the launch of KOROWAI, a new inherently FR curtain collection inspired by the pristine rainforests of West Papua New Guinea……

/ 19.03.2019

In Conversation With: Damien Perrot on defining ibis Hotels’ new design era

By: Hamish Kilburn

The world’s most iconic budget hotel brand is undergoing a major redesign following the growing demands of the modern traveller. To understand all the…

/ 18.03.2019

Kohler announces plans for Milan Design Week 2019

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bathroom brand Kohler has lifted the lid on its sensory plans for Milan Design Week from April 9 – 13… Kohler will return to…

/ 18.03.2019

Michael Young and Woven Image create an acoustic Muse

By: Hamish Kilburn

Woven Image has collaborated with world renowned industrial designer Michael Young on a new range of acoustic wall panels. Notable for their extraordinary patterns…

/ 18.03.2019

OPINION: Designing hotel lighting with a different perspective

By: Hamish Kilburn

To launch our Spotlight On Guestroom Lighting, Recommended Supplier Chelsom shares its knowledge on what designers should consider when lighting the hotel guestroom… Designing…

/ 15.03.2019

Radisson Collection opens in Moscow

By: Hamish Kilburn

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. The rebrand is now complete and the hotel has become the…

/ 15.03.2019

Accor’s new lifestyle brand to arrive in 150 destinations by 2030

By: Hamish Kilburn

With one hotel open, 10 in the pipeline and a further 50 under construction, Accor launches lifestyle brand Tribe… Accor continues to expand its…

/ 15.03.2019

Oceana to debut in Q2 following $25 Million transformation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Already underway with a $25 million head-to-toe transformation, the current Oceana Beach Club Hotel has announced it will re-emerge as the all-new Oceana in May 2019… A secluded haven…

/ 15.03.2019

TECHNOLOGY FEATURE: It pays to be social

By: Hamish Kilburn

We are living in an era in international hotel design where it pays to be social. To put social media under the spotlight, digital specialists in…

Editor Checks In: April ‘19

PREVIEW: Creating flexible spaces inside Seattle Redmond Marriott

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales

Rosewood to open luxury hotel in Ningbo

More than USD 500m raised for new hospitality fund dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa

Former Metropolitan Police headquarters transformed into luxury hotel

First integrated resort in the Maldives to open in June

Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 launches and new designs to bookmark

‘Fittest hotel in the world’ to arrive in New York

AKARYN Hotel Group expands international arm

Floral interior design trends to fall in love with for SS19

Dorsett Hospitality International partners with Sony World Photography Awards

7 outdoor products that are changing the hotel design landscape

Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan opens in nature retreat

Interior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out event

MEET UP NORTH: Headline Speaker announced

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese unveils hotel design by Jean Philippe Nuel

Hyatt to develop design hotel at Japan’s historic racing circuit

FIRST LOOK: The Wild Hotel arrives in Mykonos

London’s first hotel unveils new lobby design by Olga Polizzi

Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel in Istanbul

NH Hotel Group unveils hotel room of the future

Spotlight On: May’s features announced

Hilton expands its presence in Morocco

JO&JOE opens in Paris with longest house-warming party

LIVE FROM MILAN: Mario Bellini granted Salone del Mobile’s Special Award

£5.5 million transformation for Edinburgh city centre

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Queer Frontiers’ launches 2019 exhibition & programme

LIVE FROM MILAN: Inside Tom Dixon’s new restaurant and showroom

St Regis opens “curated mansion” in Hong Kong

Mercue Brighton Seafront Hotel completes £3m refurbishment

Managing Director of The Lanesborough confirmed as speaker for Hotel Summit

Corinthia Hotels to debut in the Middle East

In Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International

W Hotels announces second arrival in Bali

LIVE FROM MILAN: Minotti unveils 2019 indoor collection

LIVE FROM MILAN Foster + Partners and LG unveil world’s first rollable LED TV

Great Hotels of The World confirmed to speak at Hotel Summit

LIVE FROM MILAN: Tarkett collaborates with Note Design Studio to unveil Formations

LIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection

designjunction to return to Kings Cross

LIVE FROM MILAN: First images of Swedish Design Moves’ exhibition

LIVE FROM MILAN: Zaha Hadid Design at ME Milan Il Duca

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel

Inside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile

IN THE FACTORY with Knightsbridge Furniture

Milan Design Week 2019: What’s on

Minimalist Muji opens first hotel in Japan

SALT of Palmar opens in Mauritius as brand’s first hotel

Coventry hotel to rebrand as a Laura Ashley Hotel

Timothy Oulton unveils lavish SS19 collection

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort reopens in the Dolomites

In Conversation With: Pedro Colaco, CEO, Great Hotels of The World on bleisure

Gleneagles to redesign its famous restaurant

Serviced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany

Regal London secures planning permission for aparthotel in Whitechapel

Meet Up North: Headline Exclusive Partner announced

Meet Up North 2019: Manchester venue announced

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos opens

Why UK hotel investment is booming

Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced

Laufen unveils new aesthetic and functional take on the bathroom

Pete Doherty and The Libertines to open seaside hotel

Meet Up London ’19: In pictures

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite

Adding statement with floor-standing mixer taps

Editor Checks In: March ’19

Hotel Designs launches into a stylish new era at Meet Up London 2019

BRITISH STYLE: Questioning design like Ilse Crawford

Accor’s Aparthotel brand Adagio arrives in London

Elivi Skiathos to unveil new rooms and suites

Hyatt announces brand growth in the U.S.

New Skopos decorative upholstery fabrics

Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships

Kimpton brand arrives in Asia

SPOTLIGHT ON: IHG pilots new lighting technology

Heritage Bathrooms blends eras to create the wow factor in the bathroom

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FEATURE: “Industrial bathrooms are here to stay,” say bathroom experts