Editors Picks

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The undeniable advantages of choosing a hotel over Airbnb
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VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Returning from two years of travel, Deputy Editor Megan Christopher discusses the advantages of choosing a…

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Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group
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Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group Hilton has announced it has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the…

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city
Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city
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Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan,…

Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden
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Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden Award-winning German hotel group Ruby has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its first…

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl – Qatar recently opened its…

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Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron
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Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron Rockwell Group has completed the design for Bathhouse Flatiron, a 35,000 square foot/3,252 square metre luxury spa…

International Women’s Day 2024
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International Women’s Day 2024 International Women’s Day is a significant marker in many people’s calendars as a day of reflection, change, and hope for…

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In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors
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In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors In a week culminating in International Women’s Day, writer Pauline Brettell sat down…

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024
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VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel…

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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