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New fabrics from Kettal designed by Patricia Urquiola
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Kettal has included two new fabrics designed by Patricia Urquiola in their…

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Grand Lion Group enters Cambodia with Marriott International
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Cambodian-based company, the Grand Lion Group, has entered into a management agreement…

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ibis opens hotel in Brazil
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The ibis hotel chain recently opened its 50th hotel in Brazil –…

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Rezidor creates 4000 jobs and opens 36 hotels in one year
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The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced another year of record openings. In…

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Worldhotels starts 2010 with 54 new hotels
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Worldhotels has added 54 new affiliates to its global portfolio, which is…

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Miniview: Geffrye Museum – a designer’s resource
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My partner wanted to look at the Eco-Home exhibition, a show in…

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RHA Furniture improves the Paris Opera district
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Le 16 Haussmann offers glamour and elegance in the heart of the…

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Indigo Art introduces new artists and photographers
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Indigo Art is delighted to present new artists Rob Hart and Anand…

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Forbes Group goes to Dubai for Gulfood exhibition
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Forbes Group Ltd will be exhibiting for the first time under its…

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New eco hotel opens in London
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An environmentally-friendly hotel has opened in Battersea on the Left Bank in…

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IHG announces opening of Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ontario
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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), has announced that the Crowne Plaza Hamilton has…

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Grohe launches new products
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Following an unprecedented number of launches in 2009, Grohe is once again…

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The Westin Wall Centre opens in time for Winter Olympics
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The…

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Création Baumann launches dotty ranges
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The new fabrics, “Maxi”, “Mini” and “Multi” are colourful, and use dots…

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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.