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Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers guests a rare and immersive escape to discover Saudi Arabian…

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The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto
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The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto The Whiteley, London, announces Gruppo Statuto has signed a binding agreement to buy Six Senses…

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?
Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?
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Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? In collaboration with Spanish KNX company Zennio, Hotel Designs Editor, Sophie Harper, hosted a vibrant discussion…

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One
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Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One Greece continues to be a siren song for travellers seeking sun-drenched shores and unparalleled beauty, and 2024 is no…

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Why Ruby Workspaces is a dream for digital nomads
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Deputy Editor Megan Christopher discusses why the Ruby Group’s recent launch is an enticing prospect for digital nomads… As a digital nomad for the…

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Salone del Mobile 2024 round up
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Salone del Mobile 2024 offered a treasure trove of hospitality design trends that promise to transform the guest experience. The curtains have closed on…

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MM:NT Berlin Lab: Pioneering hospitality lab unveiled in Berlin
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Adina Hotels, a leading apartment hotel operator, unveils MM:NT Berlin Lab, a revolutionary project redefining hospitality for the future… MM:NT Berlin Lab project fosters…

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Saudi Arabia scales back ambitious plan for futuristic desert city
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision for a futuristic city in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant revisions. Here’s what we know… Initially envisioned as…

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Jeffrey Beers International announces new partners, honouring the legacy of Jeffrey Beers
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Jeffrey Beers International announces new partners, honouring the legacy of Jeffrey Beers Following the profound sadness of Jeffrey Beers, Founder and CEO of Jeffrey…

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.

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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 atSPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.
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