Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

red and white striped umbrellas above tables and sunloungers around the pool at El fuerte marbella

News / 04.08.2023

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn El Fuerte Marbella, a family-owned hotel, has recently re-opened following an extensive transformation. Making its mark on...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX...

Exclusive / 03.08.2023

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community were invited to a live panel discussion at the Gabriel Scott showroom...

view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami

News / 03.08.2023

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel...

News / 03.08.2023

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023 On September 18 – 19, at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London...

outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino

VIP arrivals / 02.08.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to...

render of proposed building to shelter Melia Halong Bay in Vietnam

News / 02.08.2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has signed an agreement for a new hotel...

guestroom in Mama Shelter Dijon with walls in shades of terracotta pink and patterned carpets with comic strip lighting

News / 31.07.2023

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon Mama Shelter has just launched its latest hotel in the capital city of the historical Burgundy region...

white bed in a white room with white furniture and fittings and doors opening onto balcony and greenery at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

News / 31.07.2023

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius The spirited, forward-thinking resort on the east coast of Mauritius, LUX* Belle Mare, will reopen with...

shell-like colours and textures in the entrance and peacock alley by HBA in the Waldorf Astoria Cancun

News / 28.07.2023

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments HBA San Francisco conceived a story of place for the interiors of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, with...

wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the veld in the lobby at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

News / 28.07.2023

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Sitting within the protected Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Lodge, the latest addition to the Meliá Collection has...

Meetup North panel discussion in the lobby of YOTEL Manchester

MEET UP North / 27.07.2023

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design...

Lounge area inside Hyatt Regency Hotel in London Blackfriars

Feature / 27.07.2023

The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

By: Hamish Kilburn

The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars THDP, the interior design studio tasked to reimagine the interiors of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, was...

lounge in moroccan house with clay walls and cream wall carpet with leather sofas and natural fibre lampshades

Feature / 26.07.2023

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa Designed by Studio KO, Villa D is a contemporary Moroccan haven set just outside the vibrant city...

facade and view inside of Bob W apartments in Athens at night with interior lighting

News / 26.07.2023

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market...

aparthotel guestroom suite with bed in front of dark blue wall and plants in the foreground

News / 25.07.2023

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower Following a seven restoration of Book Tower, hospitality company Method Co. and real estate developer, Bedrock,...

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and panellists on stage at IHS

News / 25.07.2023

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), the UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique and independent hotel...

Exclusive / 24.07.2023

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 have been announced weeks before the application...

curved ceiling above floor to ceiling windows looking across to the mountains from Puradies resort by NOA

News / 21.07.2023

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature A breathtaking mountain backdrop, lush green meadows, a small lake and plenty of fresh air, all...

wood and white interior with sauna and large square window looking out over the city in a design by Design Command

Roundtable / 20.07.2023

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design 'Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic that is unquestionably under scrutiny. To cut through the sensory noise, Editor...

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East - sneak peek into room

Hotel Development / 19.07.2023

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK Roadchef has teamed up with Wyndham to open Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the first hotel...