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Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio
In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor
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In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start…

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Dover Yard inside 1 Hotel Mayfair hotel in London
Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair
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Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks…

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Panel discussion Hotel Designs
Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design
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Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community…

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orange curved and organic shaped table and counter top in the Tarkett showroom
Tarkett Atelier opens in the heart of Clerkenwell
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Tarkett Atelier opens in the heart of Clerkenwell Tarkett, a global leader…

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view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami
Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami
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Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin…

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outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino
VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023
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VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of…

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Stage Bathroom bagnodesign in The Stage
Sanipex Group specified in new east-London development, The Stage
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Sanipex Group specified in new east-London development, The Stage The Stage, a…

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a plush looking hotel room with pink and blue bed
Here’s why your guests will get a premium night’s sleep with Sleepeezee
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Here’s why your guests will get a premium night’s sleep with Sleepeezee…

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cocoon like hotel guestroom with bed at the end with lighting integrated on wall and no windows
Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels
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Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels Zedwell is…

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guestroom in Mama Shelter Dijon with walls in shades of terracotta pink and patterned carpets with comic strip lighting
Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon
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Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon Mama Shelter has just launched…

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white bed in a white room with white furniture and fittings and doors opening onto balcony and greenery at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius
Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius
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Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius The spirited, forward-thinking resort…

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shell-like colours and textures in the entrance and peacock alley by HBA in the Waldorf Astoria Cancun
HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments
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HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments HBA San Francisco conceived…

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wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the veld in the lobby at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge
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Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Sitting within the protected Ngorongoro…

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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.