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Marriott International Announces First Hotel in Finland
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“We see strong development opportunities in the Nordic countries and are excited…

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Mere Golf & Country Club; Dawnvale
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The Mere Golf & Country Club situated in the heart of Cheshire,…

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New from Organic Lighting
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BOOK and EYE are just two of the many lights organic are…

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The team expands at Dixon Turner
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Dixon Turner has expanded its sales team with the recruitment of Peter…

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Slated to Open 70-80 Hotels in 2011
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From the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels…

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General Manager appointed at the Drayton Manor Park Hotel
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Martin Wright has been appointed as the General Manager of Drayton Manor…

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Courtyard by Marriott Continues Expansion in Russia
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Courtyard by Marriott has opened its fourth hotel in Russia, the Courtyard…

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Chennai, India
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of Hilton Chennai,…

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Plans to Debut the First St. Regis Hotel in Jordan
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to debut the first…

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Dernier & Hamlyn adds to lighting range
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Dernier & Hamlyn has extended its extensive hotel lighting range with the…

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Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra, Ghana
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One of the most economically and politically stable countries in Africa, Ghana…

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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.