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Planika Fires suitable for commercial spaces
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For the upcoming Spring /Summer 2010 season Planika has prepared a special…

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Epoque Hotels has opened a rooftop bar at Kimberly Hotel
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The Kimberly Hotel has revealed its new roof top lounge, called Upstairs.…

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Philip Cowan to supply Bethnal Green’s Old Town Hall
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Working alongside Rare architecture & design, Philip Cowan interiors are to make,…

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Carlson hotel in Arizona implements green initiatives
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The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson SM Tucson City…

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Amari announces India joint venture
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Amari, a Thailand hotel management company, has revealed a strategic joint venture…

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Cliq helps Scarlet achieve perfect finish
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Cliq Designs, the Preston based soft furnishings manufacturer, has played a significant…

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ABode Hotels plan growth
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ABode hotels, the boutique hotel group, founded by greetings cards entrepreneur, Andrew…

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Signbox release innovative signage
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Signbox has released new signage called Pasamano, an innovative sign element designed…

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Baulmann Leuchten releases new LED reading lights
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Energy-saving solutions are getting more and more important to provide up to…

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Candlewood Suites to open 50th Texan hotel
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InterContinental Hotels Group is to open 13 Candlewood Suites hotels in Texas…

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Access adds The Wilshire to portfolio
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Access Hotels & Resorts has added The Wilshire in Los Angeles to…

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Girsberger introduces ENNA: a sideboard of universal use
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The Swiss furniture manufacturer Girsberger complements its HOME sector with a range…

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Kettal releases new chair
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Like an architecture that is in keeping with its surroundings, the Kettal…

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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.