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City scape views and an open plan design from fitted led by Tang Interiors on the way. Park Regis in Birmingham is to relaunch its conferencing…

‘The best of Palm Springs in the Algarve with a spin on the iconic 1950s motor-hotel aesthetic’. Interior design firm Bryan O’Sullivan Studio has lifted…

Home2 Suites by Hilton has revealed its newest property – the Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South. Featuring 120 suites and a…

As part of Hotel Design’s spotlight this month on spa products and services, we take a look at how the family-run Hotel am Meer…

With two months to go until the 20th anniversary edition of the Hotel Summit, we are pleased to confirm support from a huge array of industry…

The Ocean Resort Casino will be part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt when it opens in Atlantic City this summer. The news comes…

Refreshing, clean, pleasant – all the Duravit toilet products and features offer a new and convenient way to feel good. The SensoWash® shower-toilet seats…

Following the success of C.1, Duravit introduces two further universal tap fitting ranges – B.1 and B.2. The ranges are positioned in the entry…

Duravit C.1 tap fittings win the iF GOLD AWARD 2018 – Luv, Vero Air c-bonded and the BioTracer honoured with the iF DESIGN AWARD…

A long-term development agreement between Novum Hospitality and Wyndham Hotel Group has been announced, with both companies developing new hotels in key destinations across…

Major redevelopment project will create up to 60 new jobs for the local economy with the support of a multi-million pound finance facility from…

Sustainable tourism business in Scotland has saved 1 million tonnes of water and ¼ million tonnes of carbon according to an impacts report published…

Boutique hotel brand has signed a development agreement to renovate a Grade A Listed property in St Andrew Square. Malmaison Hotel du Vin Group…

Project also included a new entrance and an area for private receptions. The Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Country Durham has invested…

Luxury Mauritius hotel group, Heritage Resorts, has unveiled ‘Heritage Le Château’ after an extensive renovation to bring the 19th Century mansion back to its…

12.18 Investment Management confirms site will operate as SCHLOSS Roxburghe. Düsseldorf-based project developer and hotel operator 12.18. Investment Management GmbH has acquired the Roxburghe Hotel &…

VP Plaza España Design 5* has opened in the iconic Plaza España in the historic centre of Madrid. The stylish 214-room property spreads across…

Scheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storey new-build property will be the third AVANI in Dubai. AVANI Hotels & Resorts has confirmed AVANI Hotel Suites…

JW Marriott has confirmed that its JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa will be opening on the island of Vagaru, Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives in…

Sekers proudly introduces Tanami, a versatile upholstery with a subtly textured small scale geometric design. Available in a range of 22 colours, from rich,…

Modular construction is an ever-growing market, with everything from hospital wards to student accommodation being built offsite and then shipped to the construction area….

Total transformation planned for residential Conference and Events venue. Wyboston Lakes Resort is about to start on the first phase of a complete refurbishment, part…

Located in the city centre, the former Arora Hotel is undergoing a complete refurbishment and relaunch as part of a £1.5 million development. The…

New research has revealed that travel & tourism was responsible for the creation of 7 million new jobs worldwide. 2017 was a particularly good year…

Tom Jager, professional blogger at A-Writer shares his views on how to enhance the look of your hotel. Hotel exterior is key The look…

Hilton will open a new boutique resort in the Maldives, following a franchise agreement with Singha Estate. The new resort will join the Curio…

To add to the current offer of FR dim-out fabrics, Skopos are launching a new collection in a sophisticated palette with a choice of…

Private island with 18-hole golf course and marina will feature oceanfront private estates, private residences and overwater bungalows Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has…

Visitors will be invited to GROHE ATRIO’s exclusive product launch at the newly designed GROHE showroom at Via Crocefisso The GROHE DESIGN team will…

Observatory is fitted with a research-grade 16” Meade LX200 telescope mounted on a super-giant field tripod Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has taken the wraps off its new…

Throughout April Hotel Designs will focus on two timely sectors – outdoor furniture and spas If you want to get your company and products…

Ramside Estates-owned County Durham hotel has unveiled its new look The Hardwick Hall Hotel at Sedgefield has been given a £500,000 facelift, which includes a…

New face in the hot seat at Grade II Listed destination The five-star Palé Hall in North Wales has appointed Harry Shepherd as its new…

David Schaefer, Vice President at Falcon’s Creative Group, discusses the Atlantis Sanya project and the increase in Western IP in China’s destination & resorts…

The hotel has upgraded 72 bedrooms and also boasts a new state-of-the-art reception area. The four-star DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury has…

‘Holistic rebranding’ of boutique destination in the heart of California’s wine country Indie hotel management company Kokua Hospitality has completed the second phase renovation…

Sold out networking event sees hoteliers, designers and suppliers converge on The London Edition in Fitzrovia More than 200 hospitality professionals packed into The London Edition last…

June debut for ‘completely different approach to staying away from home’ Lamington Group has launched room2 – a new brand specialising in what it’s pitching…

Portugal’s Algarve resort becomes luxury hotel brand’s first European venture Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort has become the most recent addition to Virtuoso’s global portfolio of upscale…

Distinctive image inside and out for the old Cedar Hotel Architect Goettsch Partners and hospitality design firm TAL Studio have worked together to deliver a…

TIN Hotels is introducing lifestyle travellers to a new generation of accommodations with plans to build new hotels in the Tibet Autonomous Region of Lhasa,…

Founded in Venice in 1968, Boscavenezia is one of the most renowned luxury firms in the interior design world today. Specialized in the production…

Nicholas Sunderland, design director of Twos Company Interior Design and NS Interiors, discusses the need to work closely with contractors. If you are an interior…

Officials of the PRISA Group, a family-owned developer, builder and owner of hospitality, resort and entertainment projects in Puerto Rico and Florida, together with…

A boutique Cambridgeshire hotel is set for a stunning £2.5m extension after planning permission was granted. The grand Felix Hotel in Cambridge is set…

Interior lights are often the finishing touch that entirely transforms a space, and this has never been truer than it is today. With continuous…

The Conservatorium reveals its Van Gogh Suites in collaboration with the national museum. Marking a first for the city of Amsterdam, the new artistic project…

Renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen and Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam have unveiled their total redesign of the latest LUX* Hotel and Resort.  Having…

Built in the 1870s as a private home by Mr Edward Thorneycroft overlooking the north-east shore of Lake Windermere, The Samling enjoys an elevated…

Grohe, the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings, launched an advertising campaign for the Grohe Sensia Arena intelligent shower toilet at 19 international airports in 15…

We have seen something of a revival in the golden age of Art Deco design. Building on this influence, the Newmor Studio is introducing…

Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel…

Once the city’s first high-end department store, Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel continues its story as part of Hilton’s unique and upper upscale collection.Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel,…

Luxury lifestyle hotel brand, ME by Meliá, has launched its first property on the Catalan coast, ME Sitges Terramar, which will open officially during Spring 2018….

British designer Jo Downs has unveiled new work at the cutting edge of contemporary glass design, expanding her portfolio for the first time to…

L’oscar is an exclusive new 39-bedroom luxury hotel and a previously-abandoned architectural gem, now fantastically-restored and re-imagined in all its Baroque glory. Once left…

Original artwork will be on display at the leading networking event for hospitality and interiors professionals Tom Yendell, a leading light in the Mouth and Foot…

Dark wood and soft colours feature prominently The international acclaimed architecture and interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg has completed the interiors for the Four Seasons New York Downtown hotel. The hotel –…

Italian architectural studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners creates new luxury penthouse The Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in the Dolomites boasts a new 160sqm penthouse, thanks…

And, there are just 5 tickets left. If you want to join us and network with the likes of Dyson, Bang & Olufsen, Dorchester,…

Nicholas Sunderland, design director of Twos Company Interior Design and NS Interiors, discusses the benefits of 3D art over hand-drawn sketches. In today’s design…

Hamilton Litestat has taken the guest experience at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa to new heights with the introduction of its latest smart lighting…

Designed by Matthews Mee Interior Design and managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels, the hotel combines contemporary style and heritage-rich designs to reflect its Welsh location,…

Woven Axminster carpet by Wilton Carpets, has been installed in one of the South West’s leading venues, the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare, bringing a…

Cost reductions without sacrificing quality is a hotelier’s top priority, but do you realise how much money you could be saving with the right light…

Versital has been commissioned by interior designers JMDA Ltd to provide bespoke bar and kitchen pass tops for the latest project with hospitality giant…

New site will be located in the exclusive Triangle D’Or district of the French capital Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open…

Described as a ‘sophisticated playground exclusively for grown-ups’, the 81 guestroom resort is located between Marbella town and Puerto Banus. Nobu Hotels has confirmed a March 29th…

388-room hotel will feature all-day dining, rooftop bar, spa, ballroom and more Marriott International is lining up a new luxury hotel in Sihanoukville, in…

“When I was drawing up my design for Duravit, the image in my mind’s eye from the very start was a bowl filled with…

We’re just two weeks from the Hotel Designs Spring Meet Up networking event, being held on 21st March at The London Edition, located in Fitzrovia on the…

New Fabrics by Doshi Levien for Kettal Riva by Jasper Morrison. The Riva collection of outdoor furniture is above all about achieving a certain…

The brand-new Hyatt House Jersey City creates an exciting destination with spectacular views of Manhattan in Exchange Place’s increasingly popular waterfront downtown area. Stonehill…

Why use eChecks for Canadian online gaming? In recent years, things have changed dramatically. We as a society spend significantly less time looking for…

Trivago, a leading global hotel metasearch, has published a series of reports detailing incoming and domestic travel behaviour in the UK: “Trivago Industry Insights.”…

Hotel rooms are a natural extension of the brand, and the bathroom is no exception. They can either make or break your guest’s stay….

From New York to Nairobi, Expedia’s new infographic is perfect for travellers looking to plan a cultural holiday. The rise in hotels as a…

With only four months until the opening of the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, Hastings Hotels has compiled seven things you didn’t know about the…

Journalist and specialist Chris Richardson has compiled a list of 10 ways you can effectively tackle the digital world and maintain your hotel’s reputation online….

The prevailing choice for high-end bathroom installation, the Crosswater MPRO range aims to provide a superior standard in brassware engineering.  Combining state-of-the-art function and…

Marriott International’s experimental, ‘playful’ brand for younger travellers, Moxy, is set to expand its reach across 40 new cities by the end of 2020….

17 London students have spent the past week running Crown Plaza London – The City as part of InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG’s) National Hotel…

With beef overtaking chicken as the number one protein eaten out-of-home, Essential Cuisine has launched a brand-new range of classic accompaniments, helping chefs save…

Union, setting a new standard for progressive brassware engineering, the latest innovative collection from Crosswater is a leap forward in design for the modern…

The country’s biggest and boldest event for Hoteliers is back this week, from Monday March 5 to Thursday March 8 at the massive ExCeL…

A raft of industry giants have revealed they are attending our Hotel Designs Meet Up, a celebration event for the hotel industry who will…

Hotel Designs are celebrating the best of lighting design, from impressive hotel lighting to bespoke lighting for the home. Check below for the lighting…

Hotel Designs are celebrating spectacular bathrooms, from stunning hotel bathroom designs to bespoke home solutions. In need of some design inspiration? Here are some…

“Always attentive to the changes in society relating to water,” Roca make bathroom solutions that are both sustainable and stylish. The Spanish company founded in…

What is it, exactly, that interior designers do? What keeps them awake at night? Are they basically just like the hosts of Changing Rooms,…

The first thing visitors see on Bill Bensley’s website is the word disruption in block caps. The word is scrawled over a photograph of…

James Wood, architect, generates all of his work from word-of-mouth recommendations. He has designed quaint Thameside houses in Bray, arts and craft centres in…

Hotel Designs Meet Up March 2018 is delighted to welcome its keynote speaker, Gilly Craft, who as well as being President elect of the…

Leading international hotel group Jumeirah have opened their first hotel in Bahrain. The Jumeriah Royal Saray aims to give guests a royal experience. Guests…

An island off the Australian coastline near the city of Perth houses the country’s loudest new design statement: Contained Perth. Contained on Cockatoo Island…

Boutique hotel group Principal have opened their latest hotel, and their first in Edinburgh. Comprising seven Georgian townhouses the hotel backs onto one of…

Some of the world’s best hotels double as art galleries. Mapplethorpes, Dalis and Warhols are peering down at guests as they check in. In…

The world’s first energy positive hotel is set to open in 2021 will generate enough energy over the course of six decades to pay…

For years, Airbnb heralded the ultimate in boutique experiences. Giving guests access to other people’s homes, the company’s humble and genuinely pioneering service had…