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Nolitan hotel to open in New York
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The Nolitan hotel, boutique accommodation in New York City, is scheduled to…

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IHG opens Holiday Inn in Richmond, US
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InterContinental Hotels Group has opened a 167 room Holiday Inn in Richmond,…

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Crowne Plaza hotel opens following US$4m renovation
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Crowne Plaza Cleveland South, Independence, US has opened following an US$4m renovation…

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Hotel fire in Harrogate claims a life
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A staff member is missing and a body has been found following…

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Majestic Barrière to reopen
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On May 12, the Majestic Barrière hotel in Cannes, France will reopen…

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Hillswood Furniture releases new collections
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For Monbel, the new collection from Hillswood Furniture, research and innovation becomes…

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InterContinental Chicago completes tower renovations
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The InterContinental Chicago has completed some major renovations at the Michigan Avenue-based…

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Kettal opens store in New York
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Kettal debuted in New York City by organizing a grand event alongside…

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Curtis Interiors refurbishes Rockliffe Hall
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Curtis Interiors recently made and installed furniture at the Rockliffe Hall hotel,…

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Besselink & Jones introduces a new gun metal finish
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Besselink & Jones is proud to announce the launch of the gun…

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Rezidor opens the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow
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Last week Moscow’s Mayor Yury Luzhkov officially opened the Radisson Royal Hotel,…

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Encompass launches Solo range
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Encompass has released its newest range – Solo garden dining tables.The outdoor…

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Solution Builders supplies Park Inn Southend
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An iconic Southend building, formerly called The Palace Hotel whose history extends…

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Stylematters kits out Sandiway Golf Club
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Sandiway Golf Club, set in the heart of Cheshire, has just completed…

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Sheraton Universal Hotel for sale
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Quite a few hotels have changed hands in recent weeks as hotels…

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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.