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Elewana opens luxury tented camp in Kenya
Elewana opens luxury tented camp in Kenya
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Luxury safari camp and lodge operator Elewana has opened a new luxury…

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UK hotel property market
Has the UK hotel property market reached a plateau?
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The UK’s hotel market saw its first decline in average RevPAR (rooms…

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GROHE interview with Paul Flowers, Chief Design Officer LWT and Michael Seum, Vice President Design Grohe AG
Interview: Paul Flowers (LWT) and Michael Seum (GROHE)
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Paul Flowers (above, left), who was in charge of the GROHE Design…

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Project Spotlight: Taylor’s Classics’ recent hotel projects
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Hotel Designs Directory members Taylor’s Classics have been busy recently providing furniture…

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Royal Suite at the Grange St. Paul's - Hotel Designs Meet Up
Networking opportunities at the Hotel Designs Meet-Up
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The UK and European hotel industry is set to continue its incredible…

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Double Tree by Hilton in Fiji
DoubleTree by Hilton opens its first hotel in Fiji
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The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island has opened on…

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QuickWeave Brintons
Brintons is quick off the mark with new QuickWeave collection
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World-renowned carpet manufacturer, Brintons, is launching a new range of carpets to…

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Skye Hotel Suites
Crown Group reveals new hotel brand for Sydney – Skye Hotel Suites
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A leading Australian property developer renowned for its innovative approach to residential…

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Lohko fabric range by Scion
Product Spotlight: Lohko fabric range by Scion
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Lohko, is a retro-contemporary range of printed fabrics and voiles with an…

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Chicago Hotel
New affordable boutique hotel concept launches in Chicago
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Hotel Chicago presents the West Loop/Illinois Medical District with a new lodging…

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Robert De Niro to open London boutique hotel
Robert De Niro to open boutique hotel in Covent Garden
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Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is opening a boutique hotel in Covent…

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Mercure Brighton
Mercure Brighton unveils new marine-inspired bedrooms
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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has unveiled its new bedrooms and courtyard. Located…

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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.

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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.
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.