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Lea Marston Hotel
Sutton Coldfield’s Lea Marston starting £2m expansion
 901 600 Daniel Fountain
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Lea Marston Hotel in Sutton Coldfield is about to start work on…

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Dreamworks Beds
Dreamworks Beds celebrate success at AIS Furniture Show 2016
 1000 665 Daniel Fountain
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Dreamworks Beds, providers of top quality beds, mattresses, headboards and bedsteads all…

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Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
£300k extension for Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Barrow
 1000 368 Daniel Fountain
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Owners of a hotel near the Lake District have revealed their plans…

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The Kensington Town House Breakfast Room
The Kensington re-launches after a complete transformation
 1000 625 Daniel Fountain
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Following an extensive renovation, The Kensington has re-launched. The majestic property sits…

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El Mangroove, Costa Rica
Autograph Hotels adds second Costa Rica hotel with El Mangroove
 800 424 Daniel Fountain
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Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s growing collection of independent hotels, is celebrating…

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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura - Minor Hotel Group
Minor Hotel Group completes acquisition of Portugal’s Tivoli portfolio
 1000 658 Daniel Fountain
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Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has announced the completion of the final stage…

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Louis XV Gallery Direct
Product Spotlight: LOUIS XV bed from Gallery Direct
 750 542 Daniel Fountain
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The Louis XV bed from Gallery Direct’s Frank Hudson range is a…

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Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton, Jamaica
£13.5m renovation complete at Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton
 930 485 Daniel Fountain
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Palladium Hotel Group is continuing the upgrade of its luxury resorts across…

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Woolmanhill Hospital to become boutique hotel
50-room boutique hotel planned for 18th century Aberdeen hospital
 1000 607 Daniel Fountain
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Plans to revitalise one of Aberdeen’s most historic buildings – the Woolmanhill…

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Radisson Blu Leeds
Radisson Blu, Leeds
 1024 768 Daniel Fountain
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The Carlson Rezidor hotel group, over the last decade or so, has…

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Welcome to the brand new Hotel Designs!
 1000 550 Daniel Fountain
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Tuesday 9th February 2016 — Hotel Designs is pleased to announce the…

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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.