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Supplier Feature / 27.01.2021

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat When finding the balance between contemporary and classic, Hotel Indigo Bath 'fell in love' with...

Interview / 26.01.2021

In Conversation With: Christos Passas, Architect of the Year

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Christos Passas, Architect of the Year Recently crowned Architect of the Year at The Brit List Awards 2020, Christos Passas, Director...

Opinion / 26.01.2021

In the HIX seat: recovering from Covid ‘all together now!’

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the HIX seat: recovering from Covid ‘all together now!’ Wearing his most comfortable slippers – working from home really does have its perks...

A minimalist guestroom in the hotel opening in Japan soon

News / 26.01.2021

Hotel opening to watch: Azumi Setoda arrives in March 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel opening to watch: Azumi Setoda arrives in March 2021 A hotel opening to keep an eye on, Azumi Setoda is the brainchild of...

Review / 25.01.2021

MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand The maximalist interiors sheltered inside Naumi Hotel's three recent arrivals have lifted our editorial...

Round-up / 22.01.2021

Weekly briefing: an exclusive hotel review in Dubai & full steam ahead for Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: an exclusive hotel review in Dubai & full steam ahead for Marriott Kick your shoes off and get comfortable. Welcome to your...

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam, here you can see quirky interiors in a render of the hotel's lobby

Exclusive / 21.01.2021

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam, entering the hospitality arena by opening...

Obituary / 20.01.2021

Sandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021) It is with regret that we report on the passing of Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, Company Chairman...

Luxury pool at Domes Zeen, a Luxury Collection Resort, Chania

Hotel Development / 20.01.2021

Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year Following Marriott International announcing its 800th hotel opening in Asia Pacific, the...

News / 19.01.2021

UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China

By: Hamish Kilburn

UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China The five new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to 'reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment' and 'strategically grow the Hyatt...

Feature / 19.01.2021

7 innovative hotel hygiene solutions

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 innovative hotel hygiene solutions To kickstart Hotel Designs' mission to put 'Safe Design' under the editorial spotlight – and following a lot of...

A render of an organic guestroom inside the Hilton hotel in Crete

News / 19.01.2021

Crete to welcome island’s first ever Hilton hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Crete to welcome island’s first ever Hilton hotel This summer, Crete is set to welcome Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton, one...

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Feature / 18.01.2021

Efficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House

By: Hamish Kilburn

Efficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House The award-winning design inside Casa/Studio Passive House is the brainchild of Margherita Potente and Stefano Piraccini....

An aerial view of Fari Islands in Maldives

Round-up / 15.01.2021

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday's briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In...

Feature / 14.01.2021

Virtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design With 'greenwashing' still an all-too-common term in the global 'sustainable' hotel design and hospitality...

Feature / 14.01.2021

Colour & pattern trends for 2021 and beyond

By: Hamish Kilburn

Colour & pattern trends for 2021 and beyond In order to establish some positivity in what is otherwise a rather bleak hospitality landscape at...

Hotel Development / 13.01.2021

Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023 Rosewood Hotels has announced that it will open a 157-key luxury hotel in Rome in 2023,...

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Feature / 13.01.2021

Looking ahead: inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn

By: Hamish Kilburn

Looking ahead: inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn Ace Hotel’s latest property will arrive in Downtown Brooklyn this Spring, with building facade design & interior design...

A modern and contemporary design in suite of hotel

Hotel Development / 12.01.2021

Dominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels Dominvs Group has secured almost £70 million of fresh-bank funding from Coutts and Clydesdale Bank...

Don't miss out! / 12.01.2021

5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February Hotel Designs LIVE returns on February 23 to keep the industry connected and to serve...

Feature / 11.01.2021

Hotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort With the aim to design a hotel resort that offers guests an unparalleled at-one-with-nature experience, AMA Design...