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arabic screens and stone coloured tiles from Atals Concorde line the corridor at the Zanzibar resort
Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa
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Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa Atlas Concorde porcelain…

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MEET UP North 2023 collage
In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023
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In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 The hotel…

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dark green walls and white ceiling in room with mid century chair and cabinet
Product watch: Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint Collection from Hyperion Tiles
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Product watch: Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint Collection from Hyperion Tiles Family-run,…

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A mix-match of furniture and art in hotel lobby
Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill
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Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill Ruby Zoe, designed by Matthew Balon…

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view across double bed with brown throw and blue cushions to windows and seaview in guestroom in Zel Mallorca
ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors
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ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors…

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A traditional bathroom basin with brushed nickel taps
Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish
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Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish Bathroom brand Burlington is embracing…

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old wooden library shelf in the orsoni mosaic library with bottle decorated in mosaic tiles
A celebration of mosaic art with Orsoni Venezia and Brugal
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A celebration of mosaic art with Orsoni Venezia and Brugal Celebrating the…

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guestroom in Intercontinental Rome with dark grey wall behind the bed, white linen and grey and wood surfaces with seating in window area
IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel
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IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel For its return to Italy…

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white and grey spacious bathroom with GROHE fittings and shower in gold
GROHE amplifies quiet luxury through wellness
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GROHE amplifies quiet luxury through wellness With quality, sustainability and human-centric design…

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WOW!house 2023 House of Rohl Bathroom by Studio Mica Photography James McDonald image 1
Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design
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Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch…

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beige floor to ceiling contract curtains Sekers fabric in hotel foyer with organic shaped tables and chairs
Product watch: Spellbound from Sekers
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Product watch: Spellbound from Sekers With a focus on sustainable fabrics and…

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guest suite with double bed looking through a screen and shelving across seating to terrace and pool
Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes
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Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes,…

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Bar in the hotel La Fantaisie with wallpapered floral ceiling and vintage lights around a central backlit bar
La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris
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La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris…

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lobby with dark wood veneer walls behind rock form of desk and plants
Product watch: Shinnoki from James Latham
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Product watch: Shinnoki from James Latham James Latham has announced the launch…

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seating area in ember Locke in shades of terracotta and green with plants and wicker furniture
VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023
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VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique,…

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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.