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Sameer Sawant - Managing Director at Velstone Ltd
Designing with durability: Velstone’s Sameer Sawant on solid surface solutions for hospitality
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Designing with durability: Velstone’s Sameer Sawant on solid surface solutions for hospitality…

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Cheval Residences
Cheval Collection enters branded residences market
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Cheval Collection enters branded residences market UK hospitality company Cheval Collection is…

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Adina Perth’s new interiors blend calming neutrals, rich textures, and soft tonal layering in the lobby
Adina Perth unveils its evolving design philosophy
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Adina Perth unveils its evolving design philosophy Adina Perth will enter a…

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Quellenhof Lobby
Beyond Aesthetics: the engineering of comfort in luxury hospitality
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Beyond Aesthetics: the engineering of comfort in luxury hospitality Italian high end…

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Hotel review: a room with a view at Octant Douro
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Hotel review: a room with a view at Octant Douro Octant Douro…

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Dedar's expanded Versi Liberi collection
Dedar expands the Versi Liberi collection
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Dedar expands the Versi Liberi collection Dedar unveils an expanded Versi Liberi…

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MEET UP London 2026: meet the sponsors
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MEET UP London 2026: meet the sponsors MEET UP London is just…

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rust and brown seating and curtains in lobby of Locke Copenhagen designed by A-nrd
Stepping into the social spaces with A-nrd at Locke Copenhagen
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Stepping into the social spaces with A-nrd at Locke Copenhagen London-based design…

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couch, lamp and home-style furniture in Portobello Lodgings
Bringing home Bombay: designing Dishoom’s first guest residence
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Bringing home Bombay: designing Dishoom’s first guest residence The Permit Room lodgings…

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Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo appoints new General Manager
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Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo appoints new General Manager Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has announced…

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Accor collection brands – a pipeline reflecting the evolving trends in hospitality development
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Accor collection brands – a pipeline reflecting the evolving trends in hospitality…

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Naturalmat - The Lydford Bed in House Linen starts from £1,950 for a Small Single (4)
Spring Refresh: introducing the Lydford by Naturalmat
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Spring Refresh: introducing the Lydford by Naturalmat Naturalmat introduces the Lydford, a…

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Private Studio (Mason & Fifth, Belsize Park)
Mason & Fifth announces new Belsize Park location
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Mason & Fifth announces new Belsize Park location After the success of…

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GROHE Rainshower 130 SmartActive ActiveMassage Spray
GROHE champions a personalised shower experience with unique sprays
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GROHE champions a personalised shower experience with unique sprays GROHE explores how…

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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.