Industry News

Collection Spotlight: Vintage Cusions from Sanderson
Collection Spotlight: Vintage Cushions from Sanderson
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Celebrating iconic and well-loved designs from their historic archive, Style Library brand…

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Perfect hotel brochure
Guest Blog: 5 key steps for a perfect hotel brochure
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Although it may seem like the hotel industry is always a booming…

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Hotel Designs Logo stacked & NEW strapline-012
11-17 November: Top 10 stories of the week…
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From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate…

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Maison Valentina
Bolder Bathrooms Focus: Maison Valentina
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Maison Valentina is a new luxury bathroom brand that provides a collection…

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Sneak Peek: MarBella Nido, Corfu
Sneak Peek: MarBella Nido, Corfu
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The newest addition to the MarBella Hotels family, MarBella Nido Suite Hotel…

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Pod Brooklyn opened its doors in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, introducing the next generation of properties
Concept POD Hotel opens property in Brooklyn
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Pod Brooklyn opened its doors in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, introducing…

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Marriott reveals 'IoT' hotel room of the future...
Marriott reveals ‘IoT’ hotel room of the future…
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As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in…

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Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will once again be exhibiting at the annual Sleep Event, which takes place at the Business Design Centre
Chelsom exhibiting at Sleep for 11th consecutive year
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Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will once again be exhibiting…

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Hotel Jardín Tropical – Tenerife completes refurbishment
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Christmas has come early for those looking for one of the best…

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Versital announced as finalists for top design award
Versital announced as finalists for top design award
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Luxury surface manufacturer, Versital is a finalist for the second year in…

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YTL Hotels Monkey Island, Bray
YTL Hotels’ Monkey Island Estate, Bray to open early 2018
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In Spring 2018, YTL Hotels UK’s newest property Monkey Island Estate will…

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AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of the Metro Suites business in Auckland, New Zealand in a deal worth over NZ$ 11 million (£5.8 million)
AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences opens its doors
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The introduction of residences to AVANI Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio redefines hospitality…

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Hampton by Hilton Rome
Hampton by Hilton arrives in Italy
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Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand has this week announced the opening of…

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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.