COVID-19

Supplier News / 14.04.2021

“A Designer’s ‘Retreat’ – the carpet collection inspired by Covid-19

By: Hamish Kilburn

“A Designer’s ‘Retreat’ – the carpet collection inspired by Covid-19 We have always been impressed with the relevance of TSAR Carpets' collections, but this...

Feature / 09.03.2021

Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design,...

Feature / 08.03.2021

Nearly half of Brits surveyed expect air purifiers in tomorrow’s hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nearly half of Brits surveyed expect air purifiers in tomorrow’s hotel Blueair, which produces air purifiers that remove air pollutants like smoke, mold and...

News / 01.12.2020

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021 Following two successful events, Hotel Designs LIVE will return on February 23, 2021, with...

Supplier Feature / 17.11.2020

Anything but business as usual: the demand for outdoor heating

By: Hamish Kilburn

Anything but business as usual: the demand for outdoor heating Following presenting a dynamic product pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Bromic Heating discusses how...

Feature / 05.08.2020

Industry insight: adapting public areas to the “new normal”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: adapting public areas to the “new normal” Hotel Designs is on the hunt for stylish ways to adapt public areas. Reintroducing Adrenalina,...

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News / 30.07.2020

Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester to re-open in August

By: Hamish Kilburn

Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester to re-open in August Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester, which will host MEET UP North on May 6, 2021,...

Feature / 17.07.2020

FEATURE: How commercial spaces can adapt to social distancing measures

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: How commercial spaces can adapt to social distancing measures Now that the industry is reopening its doors, many wonder 'how', 'when' and 'where'...

Interview / 16.07.2020

5 Minutes With: Sarah Beall on how Forum Events went digital

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 Minutes With: Sarah Beall on how Forum Events went digital Like all businesses, Forum Events & Media Group (owner of Hotel Designs, Hotel...

Supplier News / 29.06.2020

Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels The signage company Signbox has adapted its portfolio to include stylish social distancing signage...

Feature / 15.06.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Getting ready to reopen your hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Getting ready to reopen your hotel To start the week with a positive mental attitude, Hotel Designs understands more about how The...

Exclusive / 22.05.2020

IN VIDEO: Preparation and design solutions for a post-pandemic world

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN VIDEO: Preparation and design solutions for a post-pandemic world Hotel Designs took over the Montgomery Group Series yesterday, interviewing Design Equals' Katie McCarthy...

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News / 14.05.2020

A textile brand is manufacturing non-medical masks during pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

A textile brand is manufacturing non-medical masks during pandemic Hotel Designs learns more about how textile brand Backhausen is doing more than its bit,...

Feature / 14.05.2020

Do you have the exclusive report on what your staff want post-lockdown?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Do you have the exclusive report on what your staff want post-lockdown? Gradually countries and businesses around the world are starting to think about...

Feature / 11.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Coming back from COVID–19

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Coming back from COVID–19 As the UK lockdown measures show (slow) signs of relaxation, Hotel Designs checks back in with Gary Corsbie...

News / 07.05.2020

Art logistics company helping to reconfigure offices post-lockdown

By: Hamish Kilburn

Art logistics company helping to reconfigure offices post-lockdown Momentous Global, a leading art logistics company, has announced that it will help offices to reconfigure...

Feature / 06.05.2020

Architect designs hotel prototype of the wardrobe purifier

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect designs hotel prototype of the wardrobe purifier A new battery-powered wardrobe purifier that is suitable for hotels has been designed by Carlo Ratti...

Supplier News / 04.05.2020

Signage company designs protective screens to help fight COVID––19 spread

By: Hamish Kilburn

Signage company designs protective screens to help fight COVID––19 spread Signage company Archers has kept its factories running throughout the pandemic in order to...

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Interview / 04.05.2020

In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Robert Whitfield, GM of The Dorchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Robert Whitfield, GM of The Dorchester With the UK hospitality industry drastically adjusting its strategy during lockdown, Hotel Designs takes the opportunity...

Feature / 04.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Designing fitness spaces after the pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Designing fitness spaces after the pandemic Hotel Designs continues putting 'Spas' under the spotlight by asking Flair Studio how the design of...

News / 22.04.2020

Rosewood launches relief to support communities during pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood launches relief to support communities during pandemic The luxury hotel group has launched Rosewood Raise, a relief initiative to support associates and communities...

Feature / 15.04.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Mothballing your property during the pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Mothballing your property during the pandemic With the current slump in trade, operators are being forced to close sections of their properties...

News / 14.04.2020

Edinburgh hotel donates 1,000 free nights to medical staff during pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Edinburgh hotel donates 1,000 free nights to medical staff during pandemic Workers of the pandemic frontline in Edinburgh have booked 1,000 free nights and...

News / 08.04.2020

BREAKING: Independent Hotel Show 2020 forced to cancel

By: Hamish Kilburn

BREAKING: Independent Hotel Show 2020 forced to cancel The organisers of Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam have made the difficult yet responsible decision to cancel...

News / 07.04.2020

The hospitality social media campaign sweeping the nation

By: Hamish Kilburn

The hospitality social media campaign sweeping the nation James & Cranwell, a luxury hospitality headhunters company, has presented the 'Hospitality 4 Heroes Challenge' in aid...

News / 07.04.2020

1 million room nights donated across America during COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

1 million room nights donated across America during COVID-19 Pandemic Hilton and American Express will donate one million hotel room rights across the USA...

Feature / 02.04.2020

FEATURE: COVID–19 pandemic is forcing an evolution in wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: COVID–19 pandemic is forcing an evolution in wellness When we eventually return to ‘normal’ life following the worldwide pandemic of COVID–19, we will...

News / 30.03.2020

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile postponed until 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile postponed until 2021 The 2020 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been suspended to 2021 due to the COVID–19...

News / 25.03.2020

Hotel Designs launches new initiative to help businesses through uncertain times

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs launches new initiative to help businesses through uncertain times The industry's leading online platform, Hotel Designs, has launched a three-month introductory offer...

Opinion / 25.03.2020

Editor Checks In: The hospitality industry fights back

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: The hospitality industry fights back In his monthly column, editor Hamish Kilburn, like others, is self-isolating. He is reflecting on where...

Feature / 25.03.2020

How the hospitality industry is responding to COVID–19 pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

How the hospitality industry is responding to COVID–19 pandemic As the world settles in to the realities of lockdown, editor Hamish Kilburn has noticed...

News / 24.03.2020

Spain has closed all hotels to fight COVID–19 spread

By: Hamish Kilburn

Spain has closed all hotels to fight COVID–19 spread Today, for the first time (in well) ever, Spain has ordered all hotels and tourism...

Feature / 23.03.2020

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 2) While the entire world continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Designs is...

News / 20.03.2020

Talks for hotels to be turned into temporary hospitals

By: Hamish Kilburn

Talks for hotels to be turned into temporary hospitals Hotels are in logistic talks with the Government about giving up empty hotel rooms to...

News / 20.03.2020

IHG’s display of hope and love for locals in lockdown

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG’s display of hope and love for locals in lockdown The major hotel group IHG has amplified a statement of hope by lighting up...

Feature / 19.03.2020

SPECIAL FEATURE: Crisis mitigation – gaining back control of your hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPECIAL FEATURE: Crisis mitigation – gaining back control of your hotel COVID-19 has attacked, and crisis is looking through the door. What are the...

News / 17.03.2020

Petition for Government to support UK hospitality industry

By: Hamish Kilburn

Petition for Government to support UK hospitality industry A petition has appeared online to call the government to support the UK's hospitality industry through...