Editors Picks

Hamish Kilburn, Tina Norden, Balkaran Bassan and Vince Stroop on stage at HIX
HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation
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HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation One of the stand-out moments from HIX 2021 was undoubtedly the installations that were displayed…

eclectic design of net zero hometel in chiswick london
room2 to open world’s first fully net zero hometel
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room2 to open world’s first fully net zero hometel Setting new standards in environmental responsibility for the global industry, hometel brand room2 is set…

The Brit List Awards 2021 Winners story
Winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 unveiled
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Winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 unveiled On November 3, The Brit List Awards 2021 welcomed more than 500 interior designers, architects, hoteliers,…

New York hotel bedroom, overlooking Manhattan from The Carlyle
Legendary New York hotel, The Carlyle, reveals long-awaited new look
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Legendary New York hotel, The Carlyle, reveals long-awaited new look After a much anticipated transformation, The Carlyle re-emerges on the New York hotel scene…

Roundtable: The art of lighting
Live roundtable: The art of lighting
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Live roundtable: The art of lighting In Hotel Designs’ first live roundtable since the beginning of the pandemic, in association with Dernier & Hamlyn,…

Person in factory eating
Editor checks in: The unethical merry-go-round in design I want to jump off
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Editor checks in: The unethical merry-go-round in design I want to jump off Somewhere between furious and frustrated are where editor Hamish Kilburn’s emotions…

Virtual roundtable - ethical lighting solutions
Virtual roundtable: Ethical lighting solutions
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Virtual roundtable: Ethical lighting solutions With the aim to put ethical lighting – and not just sustainability – under the spotlight, Hotel Designs’ latest…

A private outdoor bathroom and sunbeds overlooking sea
In pictures: The Royal Senses Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
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In pictures: The Royal Senses Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Following the highly anticipated opening The Royal Senses Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hotel…

Reminder: The Brit List Awards – less than 3 weeks to apply (for free)
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Reminder: The Brit List Awards – less than 3 weeks to apply (for free) Your chance to submit your free-of-charge entries for The Brit…

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.