Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe St. Regis New York is proud to announce the hotel is concluding an extensive renovation to culminate in a striking reveal this month. With renovated and redesigned guestrooms, suites and public spaces and the debut of the new King Cole Bar & Salon under renowned New York chef and restaurateur, John DeLucie, The St. Regis New York will unveil…
read moreSleep 2013 ended on a high after two full days packed with ideas and inspiration. Over 3,600* international industry professionals attended, a 12% increase over last year and a record for Europe’s favourite and longest running hotel architecture, design and development event.The many new features and formats introduced at Sleep this year generated a palpable buzz of excitement amongst the…
read moreBagno Design, the international manufacturer and supplier of design-led bathroom solutions, will open a dedicated showroom in Hong Kong in November. Situated on Fenwick Street in the heart of Wan Chai, the Architect & Design (A&D) Centre will cover 4,000 square feet and encompass the full Bagno Design range. Appealing to architects, interior designers, contractors and discerning consumers alike, this…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced plans to expand its hotel portfolio in Mexico by 30 percent, emphasizing the important role the country plays in Starwood’s Americas growth strategy and its prominence in the global travel market. Starwood continues to lengthen its lead as the largest operator in the upper-upscale hotel segment in Mexico with eight new…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has said the company will open 20 new hotels in China in 2013. Having doubled its footprint here in the last three years, Starwood has 120 hotels open and more than 100 in the pipeline, making China the company’s second largest hotel market behind only the United States, and its fastest growing. Starwood President…
read moreThe in-house design team at Stylematters has recently refurbished our showroom. Come and explore the latest trends and bring your ideas to life in our state of the art design hub; Thursday 11th July from 12-8pm.Champagne and sumptuous grill canapés from our charcoal BBQ located in our new outdoor terrace display. Stylematters’ showroom: Pickmere Grange, Pickmere Lne, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it will increase its operating hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent during the next five years, opening an average of seven new hotels per year in the region. Emphasizing Latin American’s growth potential as one of the world’s fastest growing hotel and travel markets, Starwood’s CEO Frits van Paasschen and…
read moreThe Heimtextil Fair in Frankfurt in January was again the scene for this year’s event for Trevira CS Club customers, where Trevira announced the Gold and Silver Club Members for 2013. Most of these suppliers of textile products in flame retardant fibres and yarns were among the group of top customers benefiting from premium services already last year.The fibre manufacturer…
read moreThe latest Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels’ reveals that 40% of respondents stated that their investment activity over the next 6 months will be to ‘buy’ assets, with positive buy intentions focused on Germany’s major cities and other key European markets including London, Warsaw, Vienna, Amsterdam and Paris.Jon Hubbard, CEO Northern Europe Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels…
read moreThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., recently announced that the company and its owners are investing $200 million to renovate and restore some of its most celebrated hotels in Europe. The brand is already off to a strong start with the reopening of two iconic hotels in Spain this year: Hotel Alfonso…
read moreOnce again Chelsom will be exhibiting at The Sleep Event which will take place at the Business Design Centre on 21st and 22nd November. Chelsom will be showcasing a display of new Edition 23 lighting models, created especially for the hospitality marketplace on Stand M4. The selection of product on display will include chandeliers, table lamps, bathroom lighting, guestroom lighting…
read moreOnce you have decided to start your own design practice you have taken the first bold step down a road that can lead you to fame and fortune. However without good management this first bold step can be over a precipice to disaster. In writing this series I assume (maybe wrongly) that you have your area of expertise identified, and…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently announced the first TownePlace Suites hotel to open as part of its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environment Volume Program) Volume Program – the TownePlace Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park in Colorado. TownePlace Suites is the hospitality leader’s second brand to construct a hotel built using Marriott’s LEED Volume Program. The hotel will be…
read moreVisit Andy Thornton on stand G18 at The Restaurant Show, 8 – 10 October at Earls Court 2, and check out their very latest collections of contemporary restaurant furniture.This year Andy Thornton will be showcasing new side chairs from renowned Italian designers Emilio Nanni and Werther Toffoloni. Each striking piece combines unmistakable Italian style with contract quality and comfort. New…
read moreI’m standing outside the WW2 War Memorial at Englefield Green, Surrey, reflecting on the incredible sacrifice that the men and women of the RAF gave in the cause of freedom and justice. How can anyone – or anything – convey the suffering and pain endured by these brave people? It’s hard enough to comment as a human… but as a…
read moreWith recent hotel openings in Ningbo, Sanya, Yangzhou and Xian, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced it has surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total…
read moreAutograph Collection has announced the addition of The Saint, Blue Moon and Winter Haven hotels to its growing lineup. Each of the hotels is the first to join Autograph Collection in their respective cities: The Saint Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, and both the Blue Moon Hotel and Winter Haven hotels in Miami Beach, Fla. With these properties, the collection…
read moreStarwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced it has reached an agreement with Lilianfels Hotel Blue Mountains Pty Ltd and Echoes Hotel Blue Mountains Pty Ltd to rebrand Lilianfels and Echoes resorts in Blue Mountains, Australia. Under The Luxury Collection brand, the two hotels became Lilianfels, A Luxury Collection Resort, Blue Mountains, Australia and Echoes, A Luxury Collection…
read moreElectrical wiring accessories, lighting and audio control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat will be showcasing its comprehensive range of products at Interiors (Hall 3 E28). One of the newest collections is Hartland CFX Colours – new glossy plastic switch plates and sockets that replicate every detail of the best-selling metal Hartland CFX collection, even down to Hamilton’s patented concealed fixings system, which…
read moreSimply put, the Five-Leaf System is a way of measuring the eco-friendly nature of hotels. When people go on holiday or on a business trip, they normally take into account the quality of the hotel in terms of the five-star system. The Five-Leaf System allows them also to judge the quality of the hotel from an environmental point of view.…
read moreACID (Anti Copying In Design) welcomes an open invitation to the UK design sector from Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, to shape future IP Design Policy, at an event held at the Design Council to encourage initial debate on what makes the design industry tick. Baroness Wilcox said, “I urge the business community to participate in this call for…
read moreThe European Hotel Design Awards 2011 is excited to announce, after an overwhelming number of entries submitted, the shortlist for this year’s prestigious awards! Click here to view the full 2011 shortlistThis year’s international celebration of European design, architecture and development excellence will be hosted at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on 22 November 2011. Click here to book…
read moreThe Kessler Collection and Marriott International, Inc. are pleased to introduce Kessler Canyon as the newest member of The Autograph Collection, officially joining on May 11, 2011. The Autograph Collection is comprised of independent and luxury tier properties each with their own distinct brands and personalities.The only ranch-style property within The Kessler Collection, Kessler Canyon’s Homestead and Guesthouse offer a…
read moreFrom the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it expects to open another 70-80 high quality new-build and conversion hotels in 2011, coming off of the 72 opened and 96 new deals signed in 2010. Propelled by unprecedented demand for hotels in the world’s fastest growing markets, Starwood, the…
read moreAt the International Spa Association annual conference and expo, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it plans to expand its portfolio of hotel spas by more than 50 percent in the coming year. More than 150 new spas are planned or are in development at Starwood, which currently features more than 300 hotel spas across iconic hospitality brands, including…
read moreThe Minor Group’s collection of luxury residences won three prestigious awards at the 5th annual Thailand Property Awards, the Asian Pacific real estate industry’s most esteemed awards event. The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok won Best Condo Thailand and Best Condo Bangkok, while The Estates Samui won Best Interior Design.Opening in early 2011, The Residences at The St. Regis…
read moreTurkish Tourism Investment Association Secretary General Koray Yetik has given a ringing endorsement to the Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC), to be held in Istanbul from 7-9 February 2011.Mr Yetik said: “The CATHIC conference will focus the attention of Turkish and global hotel investors and developers on our targets for tourism development in Turkey. Our goal is…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is gearing up for the November opening of The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, the island’s first luxury project since 1997. Underscoring the recovery in luxury hospitality, the $172 million resort is nearly sold out for the December holidays. This month, Starwood President and CEO Frits van Paasschen met with Puerto Rico Governor…
read moreThe Courtyard Charleston/Summerville in South Carolina will be the first hotel built using Marriott International’s green hotel prototype, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. This will dramatically accelerate the company’s goal to have 300 LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) hotels by 2015. Marriott is the first in the hospitality industry to launch a green hotel prototype…
read moreYou are invited to attend a seminar entitled ‘Future entertainment technology for hotel guests’, hosted by Directory company Armour Hotel. Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, 16th June 2010 Dakota Hotel Glasgow, 1st July 2010The day includes: 1.) Audio Visual solutions for Bars, Restaurant, In-room & Leisure facilities by Armour Hotel 2.) Lutron, lights and blinds control designed to integrate with other control…
read moreOver the past two decades, he has structured more than 300 separate investment transactions with an asset value of more than US$40b. Up until 2004, he was the chief design officer and a director at Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide, building it up into a successful brand. He is now the CEO and chairman of Starwood Capital. Who is he?…
read moreAfter debuting the W brand in Spain last year with W Barcelona, the brand will continue to grow with new openings in high-profile destinations such as London, St. Petersburg, Paris, Milan and Amman.Adding to this, Aloft Hotels, which is the new, design-led, mid-market brand inspired by W, is set to make its European debut this autumn with the Aloft Brussels…
read moreThe WELLCOST budget creation application can now be viewed online. The software provides Purchasing Agents, Owners, and Developers of Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure Complexes with easy to use, pre opening FF&E programme.This application is the first stage of what is probably the world’s first truly comprehensive asset management solution. Highly graphical and user friendly, this Hospitality costing and Purchase order…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts has completed the sale of the Bliss spa and product company to Steiner Leisure Limited for US$100m. As part of the transaction, Bliss and Remède spas and amenities will remain exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis Hotels, respectively. Additionally, Starwood’s Aloft brand will continue to offer Bliss Tried+Blue amenities.…
read moreJulie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality Highlighting the recently completed project in St. Regis Hotel in Cairo by the Michael Graves studio, Yurasek takes a deeper look at thoughtful approaches to designing for authentic and immersive hospitality journeys… In the face of increasing standardisation in hospitality experiences, design visionaries such as Julie Yurasek, International Director of Interior…
read moreRediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and the host of Travel By Design, a podcast by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, spoke to renowned designer and architect David Rockwell about the new design narrative of W New York – Union Square, which he originally conceived 23 years ago… It is the ultimate…
read moreRoundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of boundaries in the process of creating a hybrid hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with leading designers at the Tarkett showroom in Clerkenwell, London, to dig a little deeper and uncover the content behind the concept……
read more5 hotel concepts that were out of this world in 2022 Designers, architects and hoteliers have answered the brief in style, calling for innovative, ground-breaking and conscious hospitality developments that will change the game in luxury travel forever. Editor Hamish Kilburn shares his top picks of hotel concepts that broke boundaries in 2022… Albert Einstein famously once said it best:…
read moreArchitecture trends for 2021 & beyond To cut through the noise of emerging architecture trends, we hear from architecture firm SB Architect’s President and Principal, Scott Lee, and Senior Vice President and Principal, Bruce Wright… Last week, we published our close look at surface trends, where it was concluded that strict pre-pandemic industry standards mean that hospitality design is “well-placed…
read moreConfessions of a lighting designer – sparks and relationships In the second editorial of the ‘confessions of a lighting designer’ series, Gary Thornton, senior project designer at neolight global, explores lighting relationships… Following our previous article, the hotel guest experience can be considered as being framed physically by the architecture, informed by the interior design, and reinforced by the service…
read moreExploring what makes design unique through the rich theatre of life With ‘Finding your lane’ being a topic that Hotel Designs will explore in the first episode of DESIGNPOD, we asked Samantha Crockett, Director of Harris Jackson Interior Design Studio, what makes her design unique… Very recently an acquaintance of mine Jacqueline Goddard of Atticus Arts wrote an article for…
read moreFounded in 2012 Harris Jackson is a Hampshire based interior design practice working in the residential & boutique hotel sector. At the helm of Harris Jackson is Samantha Crockett who has over twenty years’ experience in the design industry in various realms. Based in Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, the Harris Jackson studio encompasses both London and…
read moreLifting 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…
read moreWith international hotel design pushing boundaries further than ever before, can the designers in the field benefit from an insight into other industries when it comes to designing the hotel room of the future? Hamish Kilburn kicks off our series, Hotels At New Heights, by investigating how the airlines have raced to design suites in the sky… Travelling the world today…
read moreAs the 2018 FIFA World Cup final approaches, Hotel Designs investigates the top design hotels in Russia… Riddled in history, Russia holds many hotel gems within its borders. In recent years, hospitality has also been on the rise with a boom in hotel development. TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database recently confirmed this by announcing that Russia has 96 projects upcoming hotels that are slated to shelter 18,437 rooms.…
read moreWhy use eChecks for Canadian online gaming? In recent years, things have changed dramatically. We as a society spend significantly less time looking for physical entertainment of the gaming variety for a variety of reasons. We are more likely to play games on a mobile device, even casino-style games like slot machines, blackjack, and roulette, due to time constraints or…
read morePaul Walters, General Manager, joins PRINCIPAL from InterContinental Hotels, where he was GM at the five-star InterContinental Sydney from 2015. Prior to that, Paul spent eight years with the Langham Hospitality Group, including three and a half years as General Manager of The Langham in London, and his CV also includes time with W Hotels and a number of General…
read moreHilton has welcomed the 30-acre DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as the latest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio of 465+ hotels after a property-wide renovation and expansion project of the resort. Formerly known as the Springmaid Beach Resort, the seaside hotel now boasts a 20,000 square-foot main building, ocean view restaurant…
read moreFrasers Hospitality Group has announced a collaboration with Japan’s leading property and real estate developer, Sekisui House, Ltd to open Fraser Suites Tokyo. Redeveloped from an existing 4-storey commercial building, Fraser Suites Tokyo will be a 23-storey building comprising 223-unit premier Gold-standard serviced residence. The leading real estate developer in Japan, Sekisui House is involved in local and international housing…
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read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the signing of three franchise agreements for its rapidly expanding DoubleTree by Hilton brand in three more UK cities. Having opened 11 hotels in the UK in the last two years, the brand has reached agreement on additional sites in Bristol, Edinburgh and Nottingham.This announcement begins a landmark year for DoubleTree by Hilton, which will…
read moreQatar 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…
read moreWhen the prestigious Wyndham Grand Hotel needed to save water and reduce the time taken to service bathrooms, the Turbo 88 Duoflush syphon from Thomas Dudley provided the perfect solution.Opened in 1989, the 5-star Wyndham Grand is London’s only all-suite hotel. It offers 154 suites over eight floors including four penthouse suites and a health and fitness centre. Boasting 14…
read moreMartin Wright has been appointed as the General Manager of Drayton Manor Theme Park’s multi-million pound hotel complex, which is due to open this summer. The 150-bedroom Drayton Manor Park Hotel will meet demand from park visitors, corporate, conference and wedding guests, as well as offering new hospitality facilities to cater to both private and corporate functions. In addition, there…
read moreMarriott International accelerates growth across Europe Growth plans across the continent reflect the confidence owners continue have in the company with nearly 100 hotel conversions and adaptive reuse projects expected by the end of 2026… From the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its portfolio…
read moreTouch-free tech from TOTO Responding to the growing demands for greater hygiene and sensor-activated products in the hospitality sector, TOTO is offering more touch-free functionalities in its shower toilets, taps and automatic hand dryers… TOTO’s reputation for hygiene and comfort innovations is legendary. Its research and development goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure quality, reliability and functionality across its product…
read moreA renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its dedication to eco-conscious travel… Unique among its peers, Alphonse Island offers the ultimate expression of blending indulgence and conservation in an idyllic Indian Ocean paradise. The brand-new pool and bar refurbishments allied to the ongoing development…
read moreBali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Carl Almeida, Principal at p49 Deesign, to understand how he used local dance as his primary reference point when designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort. Listen to the full episode of Travel By Design, a podcast by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, in the article…
read moreInnovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique and independent hotel sector and has become a trusted resource for hoteliers to keep up to date with the latest hospitality trends and insights, network with peers in the industry and streamline product sourcing… The Independent…
read moreIn conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels Rob McGibbon sits down with James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, to discuss competition, growth strategy, fashion’s role in hotel design and the faint possibility of a Dublin arrival… Virgin Hotels is starting to hit its stride, with eight hotels now open and many more in the pipeline. Leading this expansion…
read moreEditor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool The eyes (and ears) of the world are on the northwest this week as the city of Liverpool transforms to host the Eurovision Song Contest. Cutting through the noise, Hotel Designs focuses its spotlight on the best design-led hotels in Liverpool… Liverpool may well be the birthplace of many British music icons –…
read moreIn conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners Following the numerous exclusive Hotel Designs panel discussions and roundtables that the designer has been part of recently – and before we take over the studio’s HQ for MEET UP London on April 24 and she joins us for Interior Design & Architecture Summit on June 26 –…
read moreMEET UP London 2023 is now sold out! MEET UP London, Hotel Designs‘ spring networking event, which takes place on April 24, will welcome leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers at The Upstairs at The Department Store, Brixton… It has been the fastest-selling event in the brand’s history, and now MEET UP London, Hotel Designs’ first networking event of…
read moreNew private villas for Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, has announced the opening of Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair-Soleil – two new historic villas nestled in the Hotel’s lush grounds, with interiors by Parisian designer Sybille de Margerie… Slated to open in summer 2023, the Villas are perfect for families and friends wanting to enjoy…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show launches its seminar programme Sustainability, staffing and strategies for success will be some of the subjects in the spotlight at the Independent Hotel Show this year, with a range of in-depth discussions covering everything from ESG funding to powerful automations, to what it takes to secure industry accolades … Inspiring independent hoteliers and hospitality industry experts are…
read moreAXOR Futures: a discussion on design & conscious luxury The second AXOR Futures has gone live, drawing on the experience of creators, designers and philosophers. The conversation between Philippe Starck, Anne Lise Kjaer, Chung-Yi Yang and Rebecca Weigold dug deep into the concept of conscious luxury, sustainability, and its implications for the design process… Hansgrohe Group’s design brand AXOR recently…
read moreGreat Materials for Big Ideas – a Clerkenwell event UNILIN Panels will launch its 2022-2026 decorative range supported by WGSN, the global authority on change forecasting, at an event at the Gallery Clerkenwell on Thursday April 28… With more than 220 designs, including 67 brand-new looks, the UNILIN Panels 2022-2026 decorative range offers an extraordinary collection of surface finishes that…
read moreAbout. The Tech in Hospitality Summit, which takes place on September 26 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, is a bespoke and personalised event for hospitality technology professionals and suppliers alike. Born from the rising demand for innovative technology solutions in the hospitality arena, Tech in Hospitality Summit, brought to you by Forum Events, is designed to bring together forward-thinking, competitive…
read moreMarriott provides insight on 2022 hotel development Marriott International, which added 86,000 gross rooms last year and 517 properties, provides Hotel Designs with the latest on its hotel development progress, while also indicating a few emerging travel trends that are currently shaping hospitality development. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Following the lows of the pandemic, 2021 was a surprisingly good year…
read moreSamuel and Sons’ new collections continue the tradition of crafted trimmings Samuel & Sons has long been a coveted source for the finest quality trimmings. The brand’s new designs, Metamorphosis and Illuminée, continue the tradition inspired by craft… Family-owned for more than 75 years, Samuel & Sons is built on quality of craftsmanship and dedication to design. The brand has…
read moreLive from HIX: Grohe launches its cradle to cradle products Marking the first industry exhibition for GROHE since the onset of the pandemic, HIX is also the first event where the brands newly accredited Cradle to Cradle Certified products are on show. We headed over to stand 7 to learn more… Shortlisted at The Brit List Awards 2021 in The…
read moreNow open: Four Seasons arrives in New Orleans Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans has opened its doors, inside one of the city’s most iconic buildings, and has been designed to celebrate New Orlean’s spirit of ‘survival’ and ‘rebirth’. Melania Guarda Ceccoli explores… Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans finally welcomes its guests to the iconic 34-storey tower, originally built in 1968…
read moreSamuel & Sons has long been a coveted source for the finest quality trimmings such as tassels, borders, braids, gimp, fringes and more. Offering exclusive collections with diverse materials, its selection of more than 15,000 trims is eagerly sought after by interior designers and architects alike. Image credit: Samuel & Sons Headquartered in New York, Samuel & Sons is a…
read moreA young designer’s interview: Q&A with David Mason, Director, Scott Brownrigg In the second interview in an exclusive series between Hotel Designs and NEWH UK Chapter, that aims to bridge the generation gap between designers and architects, editor Hamish Kilburn moderates an interview between young designer Marissa Miltiadous and David Mason, Head of Hospitality at Scott Brownrigg… It’s a hard-knock…
read moreShow preview: Workspace Design Show 2021 In just over one month, Workspace Design Show will open its doors, welcoming the commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s places of work at London’s Business Design Centre from November 4 – 5 2021… As the summer comes to an end and people return to their offices, what better time to look…
read moreSpeakers announced for Independent Hotel Show London Independent Hotel Show London, presented by James Hallam, is returning with a bang as it announces an impressive speaker line-up for its ninth edition, taking place at Olympia London on October 4 – 5 2021. Hotel Designs, a proud media partner for the show, will also be taking part… The packed two–day seminar…
read moreMarriott International opens 70th hotel in Japan With the opening of Aloft Osaka Dojima, Marriott International now has 70 properties in Japan, which means that, with 18 brands in 21 prefectures, the hotel group leads with brand offerings in the country – and there are still more hotels in the pipeline… A few months ago, Marriott International opened its 800th…
read moreNEWH La Pause: A panel discussion on Biophillia in design Following Hotel Designs becoming an official media partner for NEWH, editor Hamish Kilburn was asked to moderate the UK Chapter’s next webinar in the La Pause series, which discussed biophilic design solutions. Rita Bancroft shares her highlights… The popular La Pause webinar series developed by the UK, Paris and Milan…
read moreA green urban jungle: DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti Opens In the heart of the Eternal City, DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti has opened sheltering a nod to biophilic design that spills into all areas of the hotel… Design firm THDP, which recently completed the interiors inside Terme di Saturnia wellness hotel, was appointed to sensitively inject character and sense…
read moreMore than 12,000 designers & architects tuned in to ‘GROHE X’ Dubbed the ‘industry’s answer to Netflix’ – and we can see why now – GROHE X launched this week and attracted more than 12,000 visitors to explore the Grohe hub. Following the impressive start, things are just getting started as editor Hamish Kilburn prepares to host two sessions today…
read moreKaldewei launches Digital Innovation Summit 2021 Kaldewei invites designers, architects and hoteliers to the Global Digital Innovation Summit 2021, which will feature 60 talks, 100 speakers on engaging topics and innovations in 14 languages… International architecture and design trends, sustainability, first-hand industry insight and product innovations are on the agenda at the Kaldewei Digital Innovation Summit 2021 from March 22…
read moreSekers Fabrics becomes exclusive brand partner of FR-One (UK) Collaboration goals, fabrics brand Sekers has become the exclusive brand partners of FR-One in the United Kingdom. Here’s what we know… FR-One is the industry leader in Inherently Fire-Retardant furnishing fabrics, offering maximum safety by providing a wide range of self-extinguishing multi-use* drapery, bedding and accessory fabrics which meet all necessary…
read moreWhat’s in the spotlight this February on Hotel Designs? Hotel Designs’ February editorial features have landed, which will explore Technology and Surfaces, two ever-changing areas in the hotel design arena… Throughout February, Hotel Designs will be putting both technology and surfaces under its editorial spotlight in order to continue to define the point on international hotel design. Technology From clean tech…
read moreHygiene, there’s a RIBA approved CPD module for that! GROHE has launched its third RIBA approved CPD module, Hygiene Optimisation for Sanitary Facilities, which will be hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn and presented by GROHE’s Karl Lennon, on February 9, 2021… In response to the increasing demand for hygiene-optimised solutions since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, GROHE has launched…
read moreBvlgari Hotels to open debut property in the US Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024… The luxury hotel brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, is on a roll, following announced projects in Paris, to open in 2021, Moscow and Rome in 2022 and Tokyo in 2023. Its…
read moreSpeakers for Sleep & Eat 2020 announced Sleep & Eat returns virtually this November to serve up an impressive line-up of speakers, including Tony Chi, Adam D. Tihany, Lauren Rottet and more… Every year, Sleep & Eat delivers a conference that combines global insights from design polymaths, perspectives from hospitality industry leaders, inspiration, education and a unique theme to galvanise…
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read more5 Minutes With: Sarah Beall on how Forum Events went digital Like all businesses, Forum Events & Media Group (owner of Hotel Designs, Hotel Summit and Interior Design & Architecture Summit) has been forced to adjust its operations in the face of Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown’. Managing Director Sarah Beall explains how Forum has used technology to take its…
read moreGOING LIVE: Discussing colour & wellbeing with Parkside Placing colour and wellbeing under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn will join Parkside Architectural Tiles’ live at 16:00 (BST) today for the virtual panel discussion entitled: Curative Colour: the power to heal Parkside Architectural Tiles is hosting a webinar to celebrate the upcoming launch of its new ceramic wall tile collection. Inspiring…
read moreTOTO Washlet: The hygiene powerhouse Incorporating more hygiene in our everyday lives makes sense right now. Toto‘s Washlet is an ideal option for bringing greater hygiene into the bathroom… Ensuring the greatest possible hygiene is essential during a pandemic. We accept this as a reality of our times, but are unaccustomed to it in many instances. At the same time,…
read moreLOCATION WATCH: Hot hotels opening soon in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Ever since Hotel Designs started the concept-to-completion article series with SB Architects to cover the honest journey to design and build Conrad Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit has been on our editorial team’s radar. Here editor Hamish Kilburn discovers which other hotels are opening in the area soon… Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit,…
read moreEditor Checks In: “And we’re going live in 3, 2, 1…” During the COVID–19 pandemic, the team at Hotel Designs have announced initiatives to help further create conversations like no other. It’s safe to say that the editorial team have been anything but taking it easy during lockdown, as editor Hamish Kilburn explains… I have come to the conclusion this…
read moreHD launches a one-day virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place online on June 23, will consist of engaging seminars by the leading figures on the international hotel design scene, while also putting the latest products and innovations under the spotlight… If you are designer, architect, hotelier or developer, secure your complimentary place at Hotel Designs…
read moreAbout. Hotel Designs LIVE, which, since June 2020, has broadcasted more than 20 hours of content – and amplified the voices and opinions of more than 50 of internationally acclaimed designers, architects and hospitality experts, has now taken place. Hotel Designs LIVE was a series of ‘live’ panel discussions that took place virtually during the 2020 – 2021 pandemic. Hearing…
read more‘All together now’ is the theme for HIX 2020, the new hotel interiors event HIX, Europe’s all-new hotel interiors event announces its 2020 concepts and exhibitor line-up… HIX is the ever-changing design experience that makes hotels incredible that will make its debut on November 19 – 20 at at Business Design Centre in London. Each edition will be designed to…
read moreBREAKING: Independent Hotel Show 2020 forced to cancel The organisers of Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam have made the difficult yet responsible decision to cancel this year’s physical show in response the global pandemic of COVID–19… The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2020, which was originally due to take place in March 17 – 18 but was then postpostend until June 24…
read moreAnnual Hotel Conference unveils 2020 programme As the world continues to adapt in response to the current pandemic, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), which is due to take place later this year, has shared a sneak peek of this year’s programme… Over the last 18 years, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) has become one of the leading events for the…
read more5 new elements to look out for at Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 At an exclusive press launch in London, editor Hamish Kilburn learns how the organisers of Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 are preparing to make this year’s festival of design bigger and better than ever before… Members of the press gathered at The Charterhouse last week in the heart of…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Summit 2020 Hotel Summit, the original hotel meet-the-buyers event that last year was shortlisted at the Indy Awards, is gearing up to once again bridge the gap between hotel operators and suppliers with engaging talks and networking opportunities throughout… For more than 20 years, Hotel Summit has been bridging meaningful relationships between suppliers and hotel…
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