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News / 16.02.2024

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced an exclusive strategic partnership...

Feature / 01.06.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation –...

Awards / 13.06.2022

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the judges

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the judges The judging panel for The Brit List Awards 2022 has been unveiled, and is made up...

Feature / 10.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Pauline Brettell

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4) Keeping the momentum going and following hot on the heels of our list of hotel...

Hotel Development / 07.12.2021

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally

By: Hamish Kilburn

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally Domes Resorts, which is one of the fastest growing luxury hotel brands in the Mediterranean, continues its...

News / 22.11.2021

The Luxury Collection makes debut in Rocky Mountains

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Luxury Collection makes debut in Rocky Mountains The Luxury Collection Heralds a new beacon of sophistication and vibrancy in the Rocky Mountains with...

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Hotel Development / 16.08.2021

DoubleTree by Hilton to launch residences in Bahrain

By: Hamish Kilburn

DoubleTree by Hilton to launch residences in Bahrain DoubleTree by Hilton Al Sayh Residences is expected to open as early as 2022, offering hotel...

Round-up / 13.08.2021

Weekly digest: Exclusive meet, Sin city design & an L.A. debut

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Exclusive meet, Sin city design & an L.A. debut Hello and welcome to the weekly digest, with me editor Hamish Kilburn at...

Round-up / 23.07.2021

Weekly digest: Maldives dip, the power of smart design & 3D printing at its best

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Maldives dip, the power of smart design & 3D printing at its best Well hello there! You're just in time to catch...

News / 15.07.2021

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in Seychelles

By: Hamish Kilburn

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in Seychelles Situated on southern Mahé’s pristine beachfront, the island oasis, Mango House, LXR Hotels & Resorts' debut property...

Round-up / 25.06.2021

Weekly briefing: design departures, hotel development & a new era for F&B

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: design departures, hotel development & a new era for F&B Editor Hamish Kilburn here, reporting for duty to patch up your week...

Hotel Development / 22.06.2021

Mama Shelter to open five hotels this year

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mama Shelter to open five hotels this year As well as Mama Shelter preparing to open its debut hotel in Rome, more than decade...

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Round-up / 18.06.2021

Weekly briefing: Rediscovering British hospitality & unveiling Rosewood’s plot twist

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Rediscovering British hospitality & unveiling Rosewood’s plot twist You're just in time to catch today's performance of the Weekly Briefing. My name's...

Round-up / 28.05.2021

Weekly briefing: Maldives opening, bathroom trends & IDAS line-up

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Maldives opening, bathroom trends & IDAS line-up Editor Hamish Kilburn here – right on cue – to round off your week with...

News / 17.05.2021

What we know about Rosewood Mexico City, opening in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

What we know about Rosewood Mexico City, opening in 2024 Expanding its footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by premier...

Round-up / 07.05.2021

Weekly briefing: Hotel openings, Australian arrival & tile trends

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Hotel openings, Australian arrival & tile trends Editor Hamish Kilburn here dropping in to serve you your weekly briefing, which today includes...

Round-up / 30.04.2021

Extraordinary hotel design – your weekly briefing has landed

By: Hamish Kilburn

Extraordinary hotel design – your weekly briefing has landed Editor Hamish Kilburn here in the driving seat once again, coming in fast with your...

News / 26.04.2021

The Student Hotel is coming to Rome

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Student Hotel is coming to Rome By the end of 2023, The Student Hotel (TSH), which already leads modern lifestyle hospitality trends in...

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Hotel Development / 20.04.2021

Hyatt Ziva Resort to debut in Riviera Cancun in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Ziva Resort to debut in Riviera Cancun in 2021 Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun will be the latest resort to join the award-winning Hyatt...

Round-up / 16.04.2021

Weekly briefing: EDITION soars & Tom Dixon strikes again

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: EDITION soars & Tom Dixon strikes again Ahoy there! Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing – if you only read one...

Hotel Development / 30.03.2021

Marriott signs agreement to bring three new hotels to Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott signs agreement to bring three new hotels to Saudi Arabia Among the anticipated new hotels that Marriott International will be opening include the...

Hotel Development / 02.03.2021

Four Seasons lays down plans for resort in Southern Italy

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons lays down plans for resort in Southern Italy Four Seasons and Omnam Group have announced plans for a beachside resort in the...

Feature / 01.03.2021

VIP arrivals: Hottest March hotel openings

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: Hottest March hotel openings Back by popular demand after publishing our two-part series on hotel openings in 2021, Hotel Designs is serving up...

Round-up / 26.02.2021

Weekly briefing: Award winners, design trends and a new Nobu

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Award winners, design trends and a new Nobu In the same week Hotel Designs LIVE flooded the industry with four panel discussions...

Supplier News / 26.02.2021

Product Watch: Marvel Shine by Atlas Concorde

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product Watch: Marvel Shine by Atlas Concorde Marvel Shine is the new ceramic tile collection inspired by four fine white marbles, which Atlas Concorde...

News / 09.02.2021

Seychelles debut for Waldorf Astoria and Canopy by Hilton

By: Hamish Kilburn

Seychelles debut for Waldorf Astoria and Canopy by Hilton Hilton has announced to bring its iconic luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, as...

Round-up / 22.01.2021

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

By: Hamish Kilburn

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

Round-up / 15.01.2021

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

By: Hamish Kilburn

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

Spotlight On / 11.01.2021

Hottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4) Dubbed 'The Hot List' by our readers, we start every year as mean to go...

BREAKING / 06.01.2021

IHG to launch a landmark duel-branded hotel in Nottingham

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG to launch a landmark duel-branded hotel in Nottingham Hotel operator IHG has signed terms with development group Conygar to bring two of its...

Feature / 20.11.2020

Weekly briefing: a London review, a Japanese gem & re-living the drama

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: a London review, a Japanese gem & re-living the drama Just in time for the weekend, here's your weekly briefing, featuring the...

Round-up / 06.11.2020

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0 Only got a minute? As we prepare to host The Brit List Awards 2020...

Exclusive / 26.10.2020

EXCLUSIVE: Space Copenhagen appointed to design revolutionary wellness hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: Space Copenhagen appointed to design revolutionary wellness hotel Danish designers Peter Bundgaard and Signe Bindslev Henriken of Space Copenhagen will mastermind the complete...

News / 02.10.2020

Weekly briefing: remembering Sir Terence, lighting launches & a Bath debut

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: remembering Sir Terence, lighting launches & a Bath debut Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories...

News / 11.09.2020

Weekly briefing: a London review, ‘fit’ design & the power of art

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: a London review, ‘fit’ design & the power of art Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top stories...

News / 15.07.2020

Mandarin Oriental to arrive in Vienna in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mandarin Oriental to arrive in Vienna in 2023 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel and branded residences...

/ 26.02.2019

Avani Hotels & Resorts to enter Cambodia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Following the opening a hotel in Koh Sumui, Avani Hotels & Resorts prepares to open its first hotel in Cambodia…  Avani Hotels & Resorts…

/ 13.02.2019

Six Senses joins IHG

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas… Six Senses, which is renowned…

/ 21.12.2018

Top five stories of the week: New hotel openings, living coral inspires Kaboom rug and Citizenm’s award-winning Dometic Drawer minibar

By: Hamish Kilburn

Following a swathe of new hotel openings, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn, lists this week’s top stories… As the year comes to a…

/ 09.11.2018

Top five stories of the week: New artistic heights, when two industries collide and The Brit List 2018 approaches

By: Hamish Kilburn

Feeling inspired from recent conversations and exclusives, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn, lists this week’s top stories…  The most common answer I hear…

/ 06.11.2018

Trump Hotels’ prices down as much as 65 per cent

By: Hamish Kilburn

The cheapest room rate found at Trump Doral in Florida is just £254 for two nights in November 2018, that’s 35 per cent cheaper…

/ 15.06.2018

Top 5 stories of the week: New swanky brand, a futuristic opening in China and a floating hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

It’s been a busy week for the industry, with plenty of news in the air to digest. This week Hotel Designs has seen the launch of a…

/ 31.05.2018

Multimillion pound renovation completes at Apex Grassmarket hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

A multi-million pound refurbishment of leading Edinburgh hotel, Apex Grassmarket, has been completed, with guests set to enjoy a warm welcome in luxurious surroundings…

/ 25.05.2018

Award-winning Naumi Auckland unveils exclusive art collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the lobby, a 24-carat gold textured wall represents the feathered nape of the native Tui bird… Art and design play a central role at…