The big interview: Joey Goei-Jones, design director, GDC Group
GDC Group’s design director meets our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss the hospitality interior design studio’s work and how Covid has changed client expectations.
GDC Group’s design director meets our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss the hospitality interior design studio’s work and how Covid has changed client expectations.

Christian Heckscher, principal and artist at Lift Design, has launched a line of handcrafted furniture: the C.Heckscher Collection.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, which sports a fun concept referencing the iconic Broadway shows on its doorstep.
Thompson Madrid, which is scheduled to open its doors in mid-2022, will further strengthen Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in continental Europe.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s upscale brand has returned to Africa to launch its sophomore offering on the continent, complete with 80 keys and a varied F&B programme.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles, a seven-storey property with 170 keys catering for business and leisure guests, is now being run by Island Hospitality Management.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a look inside Kimpton’s art-inspired hotel in the Thai capital, which opened its doors to much fanfare in late 2020.
Aparthotel operator Staycity has launched a 269-key scheme near Frankfurt Airport, meaning it now has three sites up and running in Europe’s largest economy.

The world’s largest hotel franchising company leverages Amadeus’ Demand360 to enhance demand generation strategies.
This sprawling 785-key newbuild in Southwest Florida, which will boast an 18-hole golf course and a staggering 19 F&B concepts, has started accepting reservations from May 2023 onwards.
Radisson Hotel Group’s upper-upscale brand has 23 hotels in the works across Europe, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database – more than any other region.

How do you plan for 2022 when things are so unpredictable? It’s a difficult question, even more so for the hospitality industry when there are so many factors that are beyond our control.
The upscale hotel brand has launched a contemporary 171-key property ideal for corporate travellers at a prominent location in one of Australia’s biggest cities.
Discover eight hospitality payment trends to boost your hotel occupancy and improve customer experience.

A stylish design aesthetic characterises Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s first European property from New York-based design duo Yabu Pushelberg, with bathrooms across the bedrooms, spa and public washrooms from Laufen.
Montage International and Eagle Four Partners have announced plans to transform an existing property in California, with help from the likes of WATG, Studio Munge and Burton Studio.
In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider hotels from Berlin to New York that have successfully created inviting areas for guests to do business while on the move.
IHG’s upper-upscale boutique hotel brand has debuted a 155-key lifestyle scheme, which reflects the Japanese resort town’s story through its design and service offering.

This article discusses the importance of hotel lighting and how lighting can improve the guest experience. The article further explains how to integrate lighting into the architecture, plus the importance of hiring a lighting designer.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that a host of properties are coming to the country, including five-star schemes by W Hotels, Address Hotels + Resorts and Conrad.
A deep dive into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that almost 250 hotel schemes will complete this month, with the US and China leading the charge.
The luxury hospitality company will manage a hotel within an AU$2.7 billion (US$1.94 billion) Melbourne development showcasing how skyscrapers can incorporate the natural environment.

The Umbrian brand introduces important novelties for its Outdoor package: linear and essential modules with which you can change the face of your outdoor environment embellished with a new Accoya finish.
Global hotel giants IHG and Hyatt Hotels Corporation are behind some of the most exciting hospitality schemes to have made their debuts this month.
An inspirational scheme to convert a beautiful national heritage monument into an upper-upscale hotel in Georgia’s capital has become our latest Project of the Week.

Rolf Benz furniture creates a well-balanced atmosphere between purist elegance and pure comfort in interaction with its surroundings.
Maria Garcia-Arribas, director of Bar Studio’s new Madrid office, talks about the challenge of establishing the hospitality design practice in Europe in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.

TECEdrainprofile. Drainage reduced to the essential – this is how the elegant stainless steel profile appears at first glance.
The hotel management company has pledged to help rebuild the East African country’s tourism sector after signing up to operate two boutique properties.
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Spain after signing a deal to rebrand an existing property near the world-famous Sagrada Família basilica.
The real estate investment company has highlighted the development potential of its newly acquired asset, the 150-room Selsdon Park Hotel, in southern England.

The implementation of cast technology entails the digital transformation of the hotel environment from all points of view.
One of South Korea’s finest hotels has emerged from an 18-month revamp with a fresh new look that celebrates both its own heritage and the vibrant energy of the Pullman brand.
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at a new aparthotel in the Irish capital featuring three F&B concepts by Alan Clancy’s hospitality company NolaClan.

The largest hospitality technology dealer in the US, KniTec, breaks down the need-to-know features of Samsung’s latest hospitality TV models.
An existing hotel located within the Championship football club’s stadium, which boasts contemporary rooms overlooking the pitch, is set to become a member of Radisson Individuals.

Meet the ideal quartz designs for any project. The Quartz Select collection is the perfect combination of quality, resistance and natural appearance.
The largest city in Texas is celebrating the launch of Blossom Hotel Houston, which features 267 keys, a rooftop swimming pool and the huge Luna Ballroom.
The Virginia-headquartered hotel company’s growing most rapidly in the US but the People’s Republic isn’t far behind, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
A stellar design team that includes Tombazis & Associates Architects and K-Studio has been tasked with bringing to life Mandarin Oriental’s first scheme in Greece.

Hotel Supply offers a pop-up desktop office. Corner Office is easily reconfigurable, the system is lightweight and it is easy to assemble and install.
Baxter Hospitality’s Chapter House is scheduled to open in Massachusetts in April 2022 following an extensive revamp of a heritage property that can trace its roots back to 1716.
Russell WBHO has completed work on a prominent building earmarked for the Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity and Motel One brands in one of the UK’s largest cities.

The Contemporary Wallpaper Collection 2022 is now ready to be discovered with its new atmospheres.
The amount of FF&E required by the Americas’ four- and five-star properties has been revealed in a new report by luxury hotel furniture manufacturer Wood Couture and TOPHOTELPROJECTS.
A trailblazing eco-friendly property is one of 29 hotel schemes currently being earmarked for the City of Light, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
The amount of FF&E required by Euope’s four- and five-star properties has been revealed in a new report by luxury hotel furniture manufacturer Wood Couture and TOPHOTELPROJECTS.
The amount of FF&E required by the Middle East and Africa’s four- and five-star properties has been revealed in a new report by luxury hotel furniture manufacturer Wood Couture and TOPHOTELPROJECTS.
Bright and bold, Tarkett flooring solutions inject a sense of playfulness into Hard Rock Hotel Budapest.