Hotel Designs
Hotel Designs
Checking in to experience The Spa at 45 Park Lane “All this time, I had been looking in the completely wrong direction when trying…
A winner’s Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal, Richmond International Following Fiona Thompson spectacularly winning at The Brit List Awards 2020, where she virtually walked away…
Editor checks in: What it’s actually like for young designers In his latest column, editor Hamish Kilburn addresses an issue that is resulting in…
Checking back in to The Grove, Hertfordshire Socially distanced from London’s hustle and bustle, but still within 20 miles of the city, The Grove…
In Conversation With: Alex Tredez on designing The Lost Poet In an exclusive interview, editor Hamish Kilburn meets Alex Tredez, the lead designer of…
The Brit List Awards 2021: Meet the judges Now that the free nominations/applications process is open for The Brit List Awards 2021, it’s time…
VIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in June 2021 From re-imagined landmarks to Portobello boltholes and new hospitality hotspots, here’s your ultimate guide on the…
The Other House: The new luxury/lifestyle brand ‘revolutionising hospitality’ Naomi Heaton, CEO of The Portfolio Club, dropped the name of the company’s new lifestyle…
LISTEN NOW: Episode 3 of DESIGN POD is now live In the third episode of DESIGN POD, editor Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet Forde…
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.
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.