Editors Picks

Suite with stunning sea view
Caribbean: Eden Rock – St Barths on track for December reopening
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The hotel is undergoing an extensive renovation and restructuring, following the impact of Hurricane Irma in September 2017… Eden Rock – St Barths, the Caribbean…

Geometric patterns on the wallcoverings in the pool area
W Hotels returns to Australia with the opening of W Brisbane
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Interior design agency Nic Graham & Associates allows W Brisbane to rises in the Sunshine State to open 312 guestrooms and 32 luxe suites… The heat is…

Exterior shot of the hotel
Grand Hyatt debuts in Abu Dhabi
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Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl opens its doors in the United Arab Emirates… Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Grand Hyatt…

Rendering of the hotel's pool
Westin Hotels & Resorts to debut in the UK
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Poised to set a new standard for wellbeing in the Heart of the Capital, The Westin London City, designed by Dexter Moren Associates, is…

Large chandelier in front of green wall surfaces in lobby
Swire Hotels announces official opening of The Middle House in Shanghai
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The Middle House, located in the heart of Shanghai within bustling HKRI Taikoo Hui building, has officially opened embracing a ‘modern-day Shanghai’… The latest…

Open kitchen and pantry
Gleneagles unveils Ochil House for meetings and events
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Inspired by original private members clubs of its time, Ochil House in Gleneagles is a collection of exclusive use spaces for meetings and events…

Various interior designs
Decorex International announces 2018 exhibitors
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Decorex will return to the historic Syon Park from September 16 to 19. Once again, the show will open London Design Festival as one…

Striking lighting adorns the lobby
MINIVIEW: HBA London completes a new jewel in Jerusalem
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We took a closer look at the timeless details that make up the new hotel on the block, The Orient Jerusalem by Isrotel Exclusive…

Skyline of Berlin. Image credit: https://pixabay.com/en/berlin-skyline-architecture-city-1249080/
Investable hotel market in Germany grows to more than EUR 52 billion – despite Airbnb
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Union Investment and bulwiengesa announce that growth is in both traditional hotel segment and in new concepts – despite Airbnb… The investable hotel market in…

Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.