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Goa is about to welcome a 17-key luxury hotel designed to shelter holistic wellbeing

Goa is about to welcome a 17-key luxury hotel designed to shelter holistic wellbeing Slated to open in early 2020, Kings Mansion, Goa will combine heritage, architecture, design, Ayurvedic philosophies, state-of-the-art medical aesthetics and a global approach to holistic wellbeing… Located in northern Goa, an area rich in tropical forests, historic Portuguese architecture, avenues of Banyan Trees, and vast, unpopulated sandy beaches,…

In Conversation With: Versa’s Paul Gibson on sustainable wallcoverings in EMEA hotels

In Conversation With: Versa’s Paul Gibson on sustainable wallcoverings in EMEA hotels As part of its expansion plans for 2019 and beyond, Versa Wallcovering has recently turned up the volume in amplifying its products in Europe. Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the company’s new Business Development Manager (EMEA), Paul Gibson, to understand more about his vision and…

The Brit List 2019 Awards: Meet the judges

The Brit List 2019 Awards: Meet the judges Now that nominations have opened for The Brit List 2019 Awards, we would like you to meet our fabulous judges, handpicked in order to make this year’s process to find the most influential British designers, hoteliers, architects and suppliers the biggest and best yet… The Brit List 2019 is back, once again launching…

FEATURE: Software and technology that is enhancing the overall hotel experience

FEATURE: Software and technology that is enhancing the overall hotel experience To celebrate Hotel Designs putting the spotlight on technology, software and controls this month, the editorial team have compiled together all the latest and greatest technology pieces, both hidden and visible, that have launched to significantly help to evolve the overall hotel experience for the better. Edited by…

Sloane Place Hotel in Chelsea unveils eclectic décor

Sloane Place Hotel in Chelsea unveils eclectic décor The new 27-key Sloane Place Hotel opens in the heart of Chelsea and is complete with eclectic décor by JSJ Design… Sloane Place has opened a 27-bedroom boutique hotel, café-bar and restaurant adjoining The Sloane Club in Chelsea, London. Hospitality interior design studio, JSJ Design were hired by Queensway, who acquired The Sloane Club in…

Chelsom confirmed to exhibit at HD Expo 2019

Chelsom confirmed to exhibit at HD Expo 2019 Lighting manufacturer Chelsom has confirmed that it will exhibit at HD Expo 2019, which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on May 15 – 17… Chelsom will once again bexhibit at HD Expo 2019, which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on May 15 – 17. HD Expo is the USA’s premier…

In Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International

In Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International Following Hotel Designs’ public unveiling of its 30 Under 30 at Meet Up London, editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with one of the winners, Harry Allnatt from Richmond International, to discuss challenges and opportunities that come with being a young rising star of the industry… Among Hotel Designs’ celebrated 30 Under 30s, which…

Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced

Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced Hotel Designs’ unveiled the winners of its 30 Under 30 initiative at Meet Up London on March 28, 2019… 40 shortlisted 30 Under 30 finalists were among the more than 200 interior designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry suppliers who gathered at Minotti London on March 28 for Meet Up London. The event, which…

Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships

Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships The designer behind Four Seasons Dubai DIFC, The Beverly Hills Hotel and One & Only Cape Town has been invited back by Seabourn to design the interiors and exterior guest areas of its two new purpose-built luxury expedition ships… Following on from Hotel Designs’ insight into the cruise industry within the series Hotels At…

In Conversation With: Tom Lindblom, Gensler

Lifting the curtain to peak inside one of the largest architecture firms in the world, editor Hamish Kilburn heads to Gensler’s UK headquarters to catch up with hospitality leader, Principal and Brit List 2018 finalist Tom Lindblom… “Designing a hotel is a theatre production,” Tom Lindblom, hospitality leader and Principal at Gensler explains. “If you have ever been backstage at…

Part 27: Top 5 essential tips for procuring a client’s decorative lighting

GTHD Part 27: Top 5 essential tips for procuring a client’s decorative lighting We’re given five top tips for buyers to navigate and accomplish a successful project, with the help from Adnan Bennani who heads up the contract team at Moroccan Bazaar, manufacturers of Moroccan decorative lighting for the Four Seasons Group and SBE’s Mondrian Doha, among many others. Credit:…

5 awe-inspiring hotel architecture projects currently on the boards

5 awe-inspiring hotel architecture projects currently on the boards To kickstart our month shining the spotlight on architecture and construction, Hotel Designs highlights five groundbreaking projects that are currently in planning… Long before the Burj Al Arab made its magnificent entrance onto the shores of Dubai in 1999, architects have competed with one another to break into the clouds of possibilities within…

Hotels at New Heights: suites on the high seas

To conclude our series, Hotels at New Heights, Hamish Kilburn investigates why more and more hotel designers are taking to the seas to design the luxury cruise vessels’ suites of the future… Somewhere between Myanmar and Phuket, in the Andaman Sea, my perception of luxury cruises shifted from that of a cliché to feeling very much part of an exclusive…

The Brit List 2018: Architect profiles

In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 75 finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We continue with profiling our winning architects in alphabetical order… This year’s The Brit List 2018 concluded on November 22, when leading designers, hoteliers and architects gathered at BEAT London to find out which of them made it on to this year’s The Brit…

The Brit List 2018 – hotelier profiles

In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 75 finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We continue with profiling our winning hoteliers in alphabetical order… This year’s The Brit List 2018 concluded on November 22, when leading designers, hoteliers and architects gathered at BEAT London to find out which of them made it on to this year’s The Brit List…

Condé Nast Traveller reveals its editors’ all-time favourite hotels from around the world

As we prepare to wrap up another year of innovation, design and style, here are what our friends over at Condé Nast Traveller believe are the hotels to visit in 2019… If there’s one thing we have learned in 2018, when it comes to predicting the next hotel design hotspot, it’s that location is everything. Towns, cities, villages – even islands –…

Chelsom to exhibit at BDNY 2018

Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Chelsom will be exhibiting at Boutique Design New York on Booth 139… Lighting manufacturer Chelsom will once again be exhibiting at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2018 which takes place at Jacob K. Javits Center New York on 11th-12th November. Now in its ninth year, BDNY is one of the leading trade fairs and conferences for…

Sleep conference programme announced

The organisers of Sleep + Eat have just announced the line-up for this year’s Sleep Conference… Taking place on November 20-21 at London Olympia, Sleep + Eat promises once again to be packed with foremost influencers shaping the industry today. The free-to-attend two-day Sleep Conference at Sleep + Eat 2018 show will be joined by a new Eat Conference. Image caption:…

Hotel Development: Budapest is on the up

HVS has released a new report on the hotel sector in the Hungarian city of Budapest, which highlights the strong recovery the city’s hotels have seen on the back of increased visitor numbers… A report published by HVS suggests that Budapest, with big name hotel groups planning to open over the next three years, is on the rise when it…

9 eye-catching hotel concepts from around the world

As Hotel Designs begins to shine the spotlight on ‘hotel concepts’ this month, the editorial team have pulled together a handful of the most striking hotels from around the world… The hotel design industry is overflowing with innovative drawings and exceptional design concepts that year after year complete to unveil buildings that further challenge conventional overnight accommodation. Whether it be…

Meet Up North took hotel design networking in the north to new heights

Last night, more than 200 of the industry’s leaders and visionaries from within the hotel design gathered on the terrace of King Street Townhouse in Manchester for the first ever Meet Up North. Sponsored by Marca Corona, the event, which boasted an unparalleled perspective of the Manchester sunset, welcomed hoteliers, architects, interior designers and key-industry suppliers. Commencing with a short…

Seven minutes with Fiona Thompson, Principal of Richmond International

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Richmond International’s award-winning designer, and this year’s headline speaker at Meet Up North, Fiona Thompson, to find out how technology is influencing modern hotel design… As we sit down to discuss what’s happened in the last three years, I am reminded of how much travelling is actually required to being the Principal…

Hotel Designs confirms Principal of Richmond International as speaker for Meet Up North

Hotel Designs, which is set to take HD Meet Up brand to Manchester this July, has just confirmed Principal of Richmond International, Fiona Thompson, as the headline speaker for the evening… Hotel Designs has confirmed that Principal of Richmond International, Fiona Thompson, will be the headline speaker at Meet Up North. Taking place on July 18 at Manchester’s trendy King Street Townhouse, the evening networking…

Seven minutes with Ed Ng from design house AB Concept

Hotel Designs caught up with co-founder of luxury design powerhouse AB Concept to discuss technology, trends and what’s next for AB Concept Following on from last month’s focus on restaurants, we caught up with co-founder of luxury design powerhouse AB Concept, which has recently completed Mei Ume, an east-meets-west designed restaurant in Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, London. Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn spoke to Ed…

Mouth & foot artist Tom Yendell to showcase works at next week’s HD Meet Up

Original artwork will be on display at the leading networking event for hospitality and interiors professionals Tom Yendell, a leading light in the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) partnership, will be showcasing his original artwork at the HD Meet Up networking event next week. The MFPA is part of an international self-help association of artists (Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists –…

HD Meet Up: 3 days to go

And, there are just 5 tickets left. If you want to join us and network with the likes of Dyson, Bang & Olufsen, Dorchester, Nobu and Russell Sage Studio, then keep reading. Our next event takes place on Wednesday 21st March at The London Edition – located in Fitzrovia on the edge of Soho – between 6pm-9.30pm. Just a five…

The top 10 stories on Hotel Designs this week

1. Date Change: Hotel Designs Meet Up north Our most read story of the week gave all the details of our first ever Meet Up North, where hoteliers, hotel suppliers and buyers come together. 2. ‘Maximalist, revival, nomadic and haven’ are the four interior design trends gathering pace We wrote about four of the burgeoning interior design trends on…

Robert De Niro launches Nobu Hotel Marbella

Robert De Niro, 74, has his fingers in a lot of pies. Aside from still making films, the budding entrepreneur has been working with the Nobu group to launch hotels and the next will open shortly in Marbella. De Niro has worked with restaurant and hotel group before, and the style of this opening will be no different. Head chef…

André Fu and The Berkeley Hotel unveil stunning ‘glass pavilion’ suites with London rooftop view

Highly acclaimed designer André Fu and The Berkeley Hotel have collaborated on stunning rooftop suites at classic London hotel, The Berkeley. The high-end suites are a part of a much wider modernisation for the historic hotel. Positioned at the top of the building, and both with rooftop access, these contemporary designs are going to turn heads among the capital’s design elite. Both suites…

A Guide to Hotel Design Pt 27: Top 5 essential tips for procuring a client’s decorative lighting

We’re given five top tips for buyers to navigate and accomplish a successful project, with the help from Adnan Bennani who heads up the contract team at Moroccan Bazaar, manufacturers of Moroccan decorative lighting for the Four Seasons Group and SBE’s Mondrian Doha, among many others. Preamble. Decorative lighting is our side of the partnership. Interior designers reach out to…

Top 5 essential tips for procuring a client’s decorative lighting

2-8 December: Top 10 stories of the week…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. THE OCEAN CLUB, BAHAMAS NOW A FOUR SEASONS RESORT he Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas invites travellers to a very private enclave where five miles (eight kilometres) of pristine white sand edge the dazzling…

Meet the top 5-star hotel brands in the Middle East

Forbes Middle East recently named its list of the top 5-star hotel brands in the Middle East, a group of 20 that was determined based on the status of their hotels in the region. At the top of the list is the Swiss hospitality company, Mövenpick, which has 47 five star hotels spread throughout 10 countries in The Middle East,…

Five to Watch: City hotels in Europe

Europe is a haven of beautiful, dynamic and vibrant cities. Its cities are also home to some of the finest hotels in the world. Here are Hotel Designs’ picks for five to look out for… La Réserve Hotel and Spa, Paris (MAIN IMAGE) Set in a 19th-century mansion, this luxury hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station, and…

28 October – 3 November: Top 10 stories of the week…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. GUEST BLOG: THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY – HOMESTAYS V. HOTELS Nakul Sharma is the CEO and founder of Hostmaker, London’s biggest Airbnb management company – and here he describes why he belives homestays and staying in a…

14-22 September: Top 10 stories of the week…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. VERY FIRST STANDALONE FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES TO OPEN Finchatton, the preeminent international design and development firm, has partnered with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to offer the first standalone Four…

Spotlight: Celebrating 30 years of Jean-Michel Gathy

Jean-Michel Gathy, the legend behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotel and resort design celebrates more than 30 years of achievement in 2017 as Principal Designer at Denniston Architects. For more than three decades, Jean-Michel Gathy has been the architect responsible for consistently pioneering and redefining the design of leading luxury hotels and resorts world-wide such as The…

Awards: ‘Best of the Best’ named at 2017 Virtuoso Travel Week

International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of the eagerly awaited 2017 Best of the Best awards at the 29th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The 11th annual ceremony celebrated this year’s top 11 hotels and hoteliers before 1,600 of luxury travel’s crème de la crème attending the Hotels & Resorts Dinner. Of particular note, Palazzo Seneca in Italy received…

Brit List 2017 Hoteliers Profiles

In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 50 finalists in the HD Brit List 2017 – this week, we start with five of the top 25 hoteliers… MARK BEVAN – CHEWTON GLEN Mark is the definition of someone who has seen many of the sides hospitality has to offer, working his way up through the ranks from…

Guest Blog: Larry Mogelonsky – Dirty Dozen Of Hotel Renovation

Larry Mogelonsky, Principal at Hotel Mogel Consulting and Chairman at LMA Communications shares his thoughts on a general guideline of twelve tips for a smooth renovation… With the kids gone, it was time to follow the footsteps of many other boomers and downsize to a condominium. What started as a mere paint job, however, morphed into a $150-per-square-foot renovation of…

8-14 July: Top 10 stories of the week…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. POLICE RELEASE HOTEL TERROR ATTACK ADVICE VIDEO FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS The UK’s Counter Terrorism Police force has released a video, which advises holidaymakers on what to do in the event of a terror attack at a resort.…

In Conversation: Ed Ng, Terence Ngan of AB Concept

AB Concept recently unveiled its first project in London – Mei Ume, one of the two flagship restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square. Hotel Designs caught up with designers Ed Ng and Terence Ngan about the project and their thoughts on hospitality design… —– Q. How much freedom were you given in creating your own take…

Brit List 2017: Winners honoured at party in London

The Brit List – a celebration of the most influential and inspirational individuals in the hotelier and design industries – was revealed last night (12th July) at the Urban Coterie sky bar and restaurant. The event was organised by Hotel Designs, the leading online news and analysis site for hoteliers and interior designers. The UK’s Top 25 hoteliers and Top…

Chelsom celebrating 70th anniversary

This month Chelsom, leading designer and manufacturer of decorative lighting for the global hospitality and marine sectors, celebrates 70 successful years in business. Chelsom was founded by Reg and Kay Chelsom in 1947 and began trading as an antique shop in Blackpool under the name ‘The Golden Age’. Soon progressing to three shops, they began to manufacture reproduction period lighting…

3-10 June: Top 10 stories of the week

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. GUEST BLOG: ROB SYKES ON THE FUTURE OF HOTEL DESIGN As the global hospitality marketplace evolves and travelers’ preferences shift, what are the future trends that hotel designers need to anticipate? And how can we be…

HOTEL DESIGNS BRIT LIST: The Long List

Who are the most inspirational and influential names in the UK hotel business? The finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List have been named, taking in some of the biggest names in the UK industry. For the past few months, Hotel Designs has been taking soundings and nominations to create the Brit List – a celebration of the most influential…

26 May-2 June: Top 10 Stories of the Week

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1. PRINCIPAL HOTELS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR THE GRAND HOTEL IN BIRMINGHAM The hotel at The Grand, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, is to be redeveloped into a luxury, 180-room hotel through a partnership announced between Hortons’…

Hotel Designs Brit List 2017: The Long List

Chelsom honoured with Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Chelsom has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in recognition of its outstanding export achievements over the past three years. As Britain’s most coveted commercial prize, the awards celebrate and encourage business excellence in the UK. Chelsom has demonstrated outstanding results, achieving 131% growth in international sales over that period. Chelsom designs and manufactures decorative…

August 27-2 September: Top stories of the week…

The Marriott-Starwood merger was back in the news this week – we look at potential hurdles to the deal. We’re just over a week away from the Hotel Designs as we welcome a speaker from trivago, Aly Thompson, who joins a fantastic seminar line-up for the two-day event at Radisson Blu London Stansted… 1. Opinion: Spanner in the works for…

Chelsom to exhibit once again at HD Expo 2016 in Las Vegas

Chelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2016 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 4th-6th May. HD Expo is the USA’s premier trade show and conference for the international hospitality industry, remaining at the forefront by offering the newest and most innovative products and services, providing inspiration and connecting hospitality professionals from all…

Chelsom Limited

Chelsom manufactures decorative lighting and furniture for the hospitality industry. Specified on many of the world’s top hotels, Chelsom has a reputation for superior design and quality materials. The Chelsom lighting collection covers all aspects of the hotel: foyers & public areas, guestrooms & bathrooms, restaurants & conference rooms, leisure facilities, back of house areas and exteriors. Chelsom also offers…

Vaughan

The inspiration for Designers & Specifiers is continually updated at Vaughan. We concentrate much of our time on the design of our beautiful lighting products, as well as their practicality. Use our products as statement pieces in lobbies or reception areas, or take a look at our wide range of bedroom and bathroom lights.

Controversial ‘Ribbon Hotel’ in Edinburgh given go-ahead

A controversial hotel project in Edinburgh has been given the go-ahead, despite campaigners against its construction saying it will wreck the city’s world-renowned skyline.Called the ‘Ribbon Hotel’ in reference to its unusual façade, the 12-storey property is expected to open in 2020. Luxury chains W and Four Seasons are rumoured to be among those interested in acquiring the space to…

Sage Hospitality and Host Hotels & Resorts Unveil Plans for the Logan, Philadelphia’s Hotel

Sage Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading hotel development and management companies is proud to unveil the plans for the Logan, Philadelphia’s Hotel. The highly anticipated project has officially begun its transformation and is slated to début this fall, 2015 and will be part of Curio – A collection by Hilton. Dawson Design Associates is responsible for the full scope…

Lighting up Las Vegas- Chelsom to exhibit at HD Expo 2015

Chelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2015 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 13th-15th May. HD Expo is the USA’s premier trade show and conference for the international hospitality industry, remaining at the forefront by offering the newest and most innovative products and services, providing inspiration and connecting hospitality professionals from all…

Richmond design interiors for Britain’s largest cruise ship, P&O Britannia

Hospitality interiors experts Richmond have been commissioned to create the interiors for P&O Cruises’ largest ship so far, the Britannia. For the first time, P&O Cruises has approached the entire interior design scheme differently, handing over every aspect of its cabins, suites and public areas to one design agency.With a portfolio including some of the world’s finest five-star hotels, Richmond…

IHG® signs two InterContinental® Hotels in Europe

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has recently announced the signing of two InterContinental Hotels in two focus markets in Europe. InterContinental® Dublin will bring iconic luxury to Ireland, and InterContinental® Baku represents the brand’s debut in Azerbaijan. From 1 January, 2015 InterContinental Dublin will operate under a franchise agreement with Ballsbridge Hotel Limited, an affiliate of London & Regional Properties. It…

Japanese Luxury Hotel to Renovate all Guest Rooms

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko’s iconic five-star flagship property, announced that it has begun a major renovation to upgrade and refurbish all 260 guest rooms. The renovation takes place in three phases: 66 rooms during August-November 2014, 99 rooms during January-March 2015, and 95 rooms during January-March 2016. The two key themes in the renovation are ‘home…

Fameed Khalique – a spotlight on exquisite materials in inspiring global projects

Fameed Khalique has been called upon to source and provide outstanding material solutions from his curated collection of inspiring surfaces for a number of notable commercial projects worldwide. Working with the world’s leading interior designers and architects, materials from Fameed’s collections can be found across the globe in the most exciting retail spaces, hotels, bars and restaurants including the debut…

Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City: a new face with a Dutch touch

The Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City’s common areas recently underwent a major makeover, providing a good opportunity to (re)discover this unique hotel.On October 2nd occurred the official opening event of the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City: a new design and a fresh ambiance for a warm stay in the heart of a beautiful city! A typical Dutch stay The Mercure Hotel Amsterdam…

KCA International & Khuan Chew: Interior Designer

This article is being re-published to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Burj, the hotel that raised Dubai to the position of a global competitor destination. It was originally published on HotelDesigns in May 2004 It takes a strange mix of qualities to lead a successful interior design practice. Designers are different to architects. Architects have the…

A Fond Farewell to John Brunton, Hansgrohe’s Pioneering Project Manager

After 25 years of service, John Brunton, Hansgrohe’s first and longest-serving project consultant, retires from the business aged 65 years and hands over to his successor James Murray.A pioneer within the Hansgrohe team, John joined the company in 1989 from the Berglen Group, originally importers of Hansgrohe products, prior to the UK subsidiary being established in 1990. Along with founding…

Chelsom strengthen presence in Russia with appointment of exclusive representative

Chelsom bolster their international Sales team with the appointment of Ilya Pukhaev as their exclusive Russian Business Development Manager to be based in Moscow. Following what has been a successful foundation in to the Russian marketplace over the last eight years, Chelsom has recently appointed an exclusive Russian representative to enhance the continued international expansion of the Chelsom brand. The…

Dawson Design Associates Appoints New Director of London Design Studio

Dawson Design Associates, Ltd. is pleased to announce and welcome, Louise Parr as Managing Director of the DDA London office.The recent appointment occurs in accordance to the firm’s two-year goal of developing their European branch; the sister office to DDA’s headquarters located in Seattle, WA for the past 27 years. Louise, a native of Scotland, served most recently in a…

Chelsom sales jump 20%

Chelsom toast a successful 2013 by increasing sales 20% YOY and starting 2014 with a near record high order book.Chelsom have reported year end sales figures which show a growth of 20% year on year. One of the major growth areas was their export market where sales increased by 82%. Robert Chelsom, Managing Director, said “I am obviously delighted to…

Surge in developer and investment activity in London’s serviced apartment sector

New research from Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels & Hospitality team highlights the surge of development activity in the serviced apartment sector since the Olympic Games, and the growth in appetite for the sector in central London from the investor and development markets. Many apartments are either part of residential, hotel or mixed use developments, and while London is the most…

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa & Golf Resort – The Gateway to Provence and The Riviera

Following an exit from Four Seasons management at the end of 2012 Terre Blanche has re-launched with new, unique services and facilities for its guests. The 750-acre luxury resort on an outstanding estate in the south of France is the gateway to Provence and the Riviera. As the only property of its kind in the region, it is embracing its…

Richmond completes first spa for Royal Princess Cruise Ship

Hospitality designers Richmond has created its first spa at sea, the Lotus Spa, for Princess Cruises’ latest liner, Royal Princess.Princess Cruises commissioned the Clerkenwell-based practice following a visit to the Richmond-designed Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. Impressed by the design of the Spa facilities, the international cruise company was keen to capture the refined contemporary feel synonymous with Richmond projects. Consequently,…

Decade of tourism development underway in Qatar

Qatar is one of the fastest growing markets in the Gulf, with business and leisure tourism on the ascendant as the country develops its infrastructure as part of a US$65 billion investment plan ahead of its hosting of the 2022 football World Cup.According to Qatar Tourism, the official government body, the country is entering a sustained decade-long period of development…

Nearly ten years in development, but worth the wait

Spa to open at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano Loyal guests and local devotees of Milan’s historic Four Seasons Hotel Milano will soon have to wait no longer, as the hotel opens its much-anticipated spa this June.Incorporating a spa into a 15th century former convent clearly cannot be rushed or taken lightly. Meticulous planning has therefore ensured that the new…

Taking afternoon tea with Heritage Silverware Ltd

Designed for the opening of the Four Seasons Prague at the end of 2011, this contemporary tea stand is a beautiful addition to the ranges available from Heritage Silverware Ltd.Available in a choice of finishes, such as silver-plate or 18/10 high mirror polished stainless steel, it is a simple yet elegant design which will complement a variety of tea sets.…

Statuary at St Mary’s College, Durham

St Mary’s College of the University of Durham was founded in 1899. It is the only Durham college to be established in the 19th Century and has a long and distinguished history. Originally women only, it was the last of the university’s colleges to go totally mixed in 2005, ending over a hundred years of tradition. The neo-classical buildings, designed…

Orangery for Hollin Hall Country House Hotel

Nestled in a serene valley near Macclesfield on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the Hollin Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant offers a tranquil retreat in one of Britain’s most beautiful locations. Standing elegantly in landscaped grounds, the hotel’s classic Victorian features and sumptuous interiors bring a sense of occasion to any visit.Hotel owner Kris Clayton, of…

Planning secured for major hotel, retail and residential development in the City of London

Heron International, the pan European property group, is pleased to announce that it has secured planning for a major hotel, residential, retail development and substantial new public open space in the City of London.Four Seasons Hotel and Residences London at the Heron Plaza is the second, and concluding, phase of the works initiated by the construction of the adjacent Heron…

It’s Paris in the Springtime for Forbes

Leading hotel and restaurant supplier Forbes Group has been dispatching tables, table protectors and table covers of all kinds to Paris in time for Spring 2011. Nearly one hundred Forbes Alu-Lite tables are heading to the Shangri-La, Paris. The new five star hotel was originally built in 1896 for the great-nephew of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and has breathtaking views of…

Future bookings look rosy for hotels as key events put London under the world’s spotlight

London is looking forward to two of its best trading years ever in 2011 and 2012 as the world’s attention focuses on the capital at the end of April for the royal wedding, and next summer for the London Olympic Games.“These two opportunities represent a marketing dream,” said hotel consultant Russell Kett, managing director of HVS London. “It’s a fantastic…

JAB launch new ranges in their still new showroom

An invitation to the showroom launch of a new range is always a tough one. The logistics of central London in early morning are not fun, and a breakfast of canapés is not enticing. However, the opportunity to be early and photograph JAB’s showroom properly took me on the Overground to Imperial Wharf on a bright sunny morning when the…

William Chelsom appointed Director

Will Chelsom has been appointed a Director of Chelsom Ltd as it strengthens its position as a world supplier of lighting to the contract marketplace. After spearheading a move into the cruise ship industry, including appointing sales personnel in Miami, the world’s cruise capital, Will has taken a key role in developing the company’s position in this growing market. Over…

The Savoy faces rising costs and more delays

The five star hotel, The Savoy in London, has delayed its reopening yet again, after falling more than 11 months behind schedule.It was scheduled to open after its extensive renovations in June last year but that date has now been pushed to either late August or early September. Not only has the opening date been postponed, but costs have apparently…

George Wong’s Hotel Éclat opens in Taipei

Located in a quiet part of Taipei’s most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years.The French word “Éclat” literally means “glorious accomplishment and honour”, and this aptly describes this stylish, avant-garde new hotel with lavish furnishings, priceless artworks, eclectic…

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge The Luxury Frontiers studio is known for its statement tented camps, treetop suites, along with other rare and iconic hospitality structures – the design story of Madwaleni Lodge is no exception, as the threads of luxury and sustainability work seamlessly together… Madwaleni River Lodge, a 12-key tented camp, is situated along the…

Exclusive:1508 London unveils its Cape Grace design transformation

Exclusive:1508 London unveils its Cape Grace design transformation Cape Grace, Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront property, will be opening the doors to its transformation spearheaded by interior and architecture firm, 1508 London, who have paid homage to Cape Town’s evolution from a bustling trading port to a cosmopolitan hub with a design inspired by South Africa’s heritage, culture and craftsmanship……

The redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

The redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta Hospitality design firm HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, elevating the public spaces and guest rooms with residential-like interiors that blend modernity with tradition… The 368-room The Westin Buckhead Atlanta is situated in the heart of Buckhead, where the serenity of nature meets the dynamic social scene within…

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai Located on the waterfront at the Marasi Bay Marina, Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana, Dubai, has welcomed its first guests… The Lana, the first Dorchester Collection hotel in the Middle East and the tenth globally, represents the next chapter in the brand’s unparalleled, global sensibility of service…

Edmund Bell shines at Heimtextil

Edmund Bell shines at Heimtextil Stepping faultlessly into 2024 with the unveiling of three fabulous new fabrics, the Edmund Bell team raised the brand flag in Frankfurt, showcasing an impressive range of contract fabrics and workroom accessories at Heimtextil… The Edmund Bell presence at Heimtextil this year went beyond the conventional exhibit stand experience. It provided a unique and immersive…

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR), for the development of Six Senses Xala – a restorative haven along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, scheduled to open in 2026… Flanked by eight kilometres of curving white-sand beach, the terrain of over 1000 hectares, located in…

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co. Ltd. to bring its modern upper-upscale Cordis brand to Xi’an, home of the terracotta warriors… One of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Xi’an traces its foundations back more than 7,000 years and was once…

Hot off the press – introducing the AW23 Collections from Clarke & Clarke

Hot off the press – introducing the AW23 Collections from Clarke & Clarke For AW23, Clarke & Clarke launches on September 1st four new collections, expressing new styles through luxurious mixes of fabrics and layered textures, for contemporary and versatile interiors… These four collections, have been divided into Vivido, Urban, Whitworth and Northwood. For design that encapsulates the simplicity and…

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2022 From luxury brands to barefoot on the beach, this months VIP openings covers it all. The creativity on the design front also spans the spectrum, from the Art Deco inspired grandeur of the restoration project that has culminated in Sommerro in Oslo, to the bold primary colours of Radio Hotel in uptown…

Nordelaia opens in Italy’s Piedmont wine region

Nordelaia opens in Italy’s Piedmont wine region Nordelaia, a brand-new independent boutique hotel, with interiors by These White Walls, is getting ready to throw open its doors onto the Piedmontese countryside, inviting guests to disconnect and re-connect with themselves, each other, and nature… Set within five hectares of agricultural land planted with vines that will produce the hotel’s own wines,…

Yabu Pushelberg reimagines Park Lane New York

Yabu Pushelberg reimagines Park Lane New York Global design studio Yabu Pushelberg embarked on a monumental two-year refresh of the New York city landmark, and drawing from the Park Lane New York’s historic past, has breathed new life into this iconic hospitality landmark… Standing at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, neighbouring cultural canons such as The…

In conversation with: Jason Kenworthy, CEO at ILIV

In conversation with: Jason Kenworthy, CEO at ILIV With London Design Week behind us and summer optimistically in front of us we thought it was the perfect time to find out a little more about the fabric inspirations ILIV has in store for the seasons ahead… ILIV is a family owned business based, appropriately, in Lancashire, a region known for…

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts opens its first hotel in Hungary

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts opens its first hotel in Hungary Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Budapest. Located in the heart of the Hungarian capital, the hotel is in a prime position for both locals, and those travelling to Budapest for business, leisure or a combination of the two… Designed to meet the…

Covid-19 & Brexit: Designing a common sense approach to moving forward

Covid-19 & Brexit: Designing a common sense approach to moving forward Exclusive: As the Festival of Hospitality gained momentum, editor Hamish Kilburn sat in the audience of what was one of the most honest and open panel discussions of the year, moderated by procurement expert Kerri Lewis which explored how the hotel design and hotel development sectors of the industry…

Inside Rosewood Villa Magna, the brand’s debut hotel in Spain

Inside Rosewood Villa Magna, the brand’s debut hotel in Spain Set in the heart of the Spanish capital city’s distinguished Salamanca district, the reimagined icon, now Rosewood Villa Magna, represents a milestone for the brand as well as Madrid’s hospitality landscape. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look inside… In July this year, we released the news that the Rosewood Hotels…

W Hotels arrives in Japan with opening in Osaka

W Hotels arrives in Japan with opening in Osaka World-renowned hospitality design firm concrete Amsterdam was appointed to design the interiors of W Hotels’ first property in Japan. The hotel has just opened and Hotel Designs managed to get a sneaky peek inside… The wait is over. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has…

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