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Check-in desk at Hotel Indigo York
Stepping in before checking in
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As technology continues to evolve hotel design, Hotel Designs go behind the…

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citizenM opens US flagship hotel this week
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citizenM launches US flagship hotel, kicking off an ambitious rollout plan across…

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Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam unveils stylish new interiors
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Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts’ flagship Amsterdam hotel has re-launched fresh interior…

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Art outside the frame in the hotel lobby
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As Hotel Designs continues to focus the lens in and around the…

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Surface Design Awards returns for 2019 with a star panel of judges
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The Surface Design Awards recognise the best use of innovative surface materials…

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From floor-to-wall, fresh Bauhaus-inspired surface solutions
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Commercial interior surfaces specialist Altro has introduced new high-design surface ranges to…

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New Hilton Hotel to open overlooking Silverstone pits
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The 197-key hotel will offer an unparalleled view over the start/finish straight…

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TREND ALERT: Daniel Germani predicts rise in industrial-chic surfaces
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The surface experts behind Dekton by Cosentino predict the industrial-chic surface trend…

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Top 5 stories of the week: Spanish arrivals, setting trends and luxury on a cliff edge
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Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down this week’s international hotel design…

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Kobe highlights extensive collection of contract-focused fabrics
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From fabric suitable for cruise liners through to international hotel chains, Kobe…

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa voted UK’s second best spa
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The announcement came at the the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards…

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MINIVIEW: Inside Denmark’s first chemical-free hotel
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Hotel Herman K, Denmark’s first chemical-free hotel, is a converted station situated…

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Hampton by Hilton debuts in the Middle East
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Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport opens as the brand’s largest hotel in Hampton by…

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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.