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Exclusive / 25.05.2021

(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Bathrooms beyond practical spaces

(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Bathrooms beyond practical spaces In the second session of Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, 2021, the editorial lens...

Feature / 24.05.2021

Underfloor heating: Enhancing the hotel bathroom experience

By: Hamish Kilburn

Underfloor heating: Enhancing the hotel bathroom experience With wellness being on guests' agenda as hospitality reopens from the pandemic, Schlüter Systems, which was a...

Britain’s largest and most environmentally-friendly cruise ship is named in a record-breaking virtual ceremony. Britain’s largest and most environmentally-friendly cruise ship, P&O Cruises Iona, has been officially named in a very contemporary ceremony with a record-breaking virtual audience. Iona, powered by liquefied natural gas, ground-breaking for the UK cruise industry and one of the cleanest fuels in the world, arrived for the first time into her home port of Southampton this morning ahead of tonight’s official naming ceremony. The ship was officially named tonight by Dame Irene Hays, chair of Hays Travel, Britain’s largest independent travel agency, in a glittering quayside ceremony by the bow of the ship. The event, held at sunset, was hosted by Jo Whiley and broadcast to a “virtual” audience of over 25,000 guests. The highlight of the show was a rousing set from Iona’s music director Gary Barlow performing two iconic Take That hits “Greatest Day and “Rule the World” against the backdrop of a spectacular laser show. A specially produced Nebuchadnezzar (equivalent to 20x 750ml bottles) of Alex James’s Britpop cider smashed against the hull of the ship in spectacular style to bring it good fortune in the future. There was also a special performance by The Commonwealth Youth Orchestra and Choir and Mica Paris singing Believe, a song which was composed by Simon Haw MBE and was dedicated to Her Majesty The Queen, head of the Commonwealth, for its 70th anniversary in 2019. Picture date Sunday 16th May, 2021. Picture by Christopher Ison. Contact +447544 044177 chris@christopherison.com For further press information please contact: Michele Andjel, michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com 023 8065 6653 / 07730 732 072 Laura Tattam, laura.tattam@pocruises.com 02380 656651 / 07771 283 845 Jenny Hadley, jenny.hadley@pocruises.com 023 8065 6650 / 07825 120 088

News / 24.05.2021

What we know about Britain’s largest cruise ship, designed by Jestico + Whiles

By: Hamish Kilburn

What we know about Britain’s largest cruise ship, designed by Jestico + Whiles British cruise ship operator, P&O Cruises, has launched the latest addition...

Speakers for IDAS and projects they have worked on

News / 24.05.2021

Interior Design & Architecture Summit: Speakership line up finalised

By: Hamish Kilburn

Interior Design & Architecture Summit: Speakership line up finalised Hotel Designs' first meet-the-buyer event since the pandemic started, Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS)...

Weekly round-up of the latest stories on Hotel Designs

Round-up / 21.05.2021

Weekly briefing: Portugal’s finest, London unveils & going Gaga for DESIGN POD

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Portugal’s finest, London unveils & going Gaga for DESIGN POD Editor Hamish Kilburn here, rounding off your week with a throwback to...

Feature / 21.05.2021

Miniview: Inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – now open!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Miniview: Inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – now open! We have waited an agonising 18 months, but we can finally celebrate the opening of...

Exclusive / 20.05.2021

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A new era of lifestyle

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A new era of lifestyle To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, editor Hamish Kilburn invited James Dilley, Director,...

Biophilia in design at Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena, an IHG Hotel

Feature / 20.05.2021

NEWH La Pause: A panel discussion on Biophillia in design

By: Hamish Kilburn

NEWH La Pause: A panel discussion on Biophillia in design Following Hotel Designs becoming an official media partner for NEWH, editor Hamish Kilburn was...

The swimming pool at The Spa at 45 Park Lane

News / 19.05.2021

A new level of wellness: The Spa at 45 Park Lane

By: Hamish Kilburn

A new level of wellness: The Spa at 45 Park Lane Designed by Jouin Manku with the aim to shelter an elevated sense of...

Pool and outdoor terrace overlooking Portugal's River Douro

Best design hotels to visit in Portugal

By: Hamish Kilburn

Best design hotels to visit in Portugal With Portugal being on the 'green list' when it comes to travel from the UK – for...

Opinion / 18.05.2021

Editor checks in: Tomorrow’s themes in hotel design and hospitality

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: Tomorrow’s themes in hotel design and hospitality In his latest editor's letter, Hamish Kilburn addresses the four S words that will...

Mondrian Shoreditch The Rooftop. Credit_ Goddard Littlefair copy

Hotel Development / 18.05.2021

“Shoreditch’s hottest unveil of 2021.” What we know about Mondrian Shoreditch

By: Hamish Kilburn

“Shoreditch’s hottest unveil of 2021.” What we know about Mondrian Shoreditch One of Shoreditch's most bohemian and quirky hotels, the Curtain Hotel, will re-emerge...

Feature / 18.05.2021

In pictures: Inside Hyatt House/Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside Hyatt House/Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown Tampa in Florida welcomes a new dual-branded development, which shelters Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, to...

Podcast / 17.05.2021

LISTEN NOW: Episode 4 of DESIGN POD explores fashion & design

By: Hamish Kilburn

LISTEN NOW: Episode 4 of DESIGN POD explores fashion & design Episode 4 of DESIGN POD is now live! In the this episode, in association...

News / 17.05.2021

What we know about Rosewood Mexico City, opening in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

What we know about Rosewood Mexico City, opening in 2024 Expanding its footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by premier...

Exclusive / 17.05.2021

An expert’s guide on the science of a good nights’ sleep

By: Hamish Kilburn

An expert’s guide on the science of a good nights’ sleep With 75 per cent of Brits admitting to not having a good nights’...

Round-up / 14.05.2021

Weekly briefing: A lesson in lifestyle, wellness trends and a new disruptive brand

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: A lesson in lifestyle, wellness trends and a new disruptive brand Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your fast-tracked round-up of this week's...

Exclusive / 13.05.2021

Virtual roundtable: Raising the floor in lifestyle

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Raising the floor in lifestyle As we enter what is no doubt going to be considered as 'a new era of lifestyle',...

Tierra Chiloé Spa & Wellness Resort: Chile

Feature / 13.05.2021

Hotel spas – what tomorrow’s travellers expect

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel spas – what tomorrow’s travellers expect In her second article with Hotel Designs – the first looking at public areas post-pandemic – Emma...

News / 12.05.2021

The Other House: The new luxury/lifestyle brand ‘revolutionising hospitality’

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Other House: The new luxury/lifestyle brand ‘revolutionising hospitality’ Naomi Heaton, CEO of The Portfolio Club, dropped the name of the company's new lifestyle...

Opinion / 12.05.2021

In the HIX seat: Introducing HIX Works

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the HIX seat: Introducing HIX Works As you know, we love an exclusive at Hotel Designs. Joel Butler, Co-founder of HIX Event and...