HDAC Names 2026 Awards of Excellence Winner
The Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) announced Kamille Glenn, founder of dsgnrs.wrkshp, as the winner of its sixth annual Awards of Excellence. The award celebrates individuals and firms that drive diversity, inclusivity, and equity in hospitality design. Glenn’s multidisciplinary practice spans interior, furniture and experiential work that foregrounds Black makers of the African diaspora. She will be honored at a ceremony on May 5 at the Wynn Las Vegas during the HD Expo + Conference.
Stableford Redefines the Golf Club Experience in Los Angeles
Stableford, a new private golf and lifestyle members club, is set to open later this year in West Los Angeles. The 13,000‑square‑foot flagship clubhouse is being designed by New York firm Mazzarini & Co., blending modern proportions with a sense...
Sofitel To Debut Branded Residences in the Americas
French hospitality brand Sofitel, owned by Accor, announced its first branded residence in the Americas – Sofitel Residences Buenos Aires Madero – slated for completion in 2030. The 43‑floor tower will host 188 luxury apartments, 343 parking spaces, and high‑end...
Namron Hospitality Reintroduces the William in New York
Namron Hospitality has reintroduced The William, a boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan, following its recent launch of two Miami properties. Housed in renovated six‑story Beaux Arts brownstones near Bryant Park and Grand Central, the hotel offers 33 art‑focused suites and...
The Wolseley Hotels To Debut US Flagship in New York
Minor Hotels is launching the Wolseley Hotels brand in the United States with a flagship property slated to open in 2027. The Wolseley Hotel New York will occupy the landmark 1905 Lambs Club building near Bryant Park, offering 76 guest rooms...
HD Expo Reveals a New Brand Identity Ahead of Las Vegas Event
HD Expo, the flagship event of Hospitality Design magazine, has launched a refreshed brand identity created with global agency forceMajeure. The new visual system centers on an arch‑shaped "portal into possibility" and a vibrant coral‑magenta palette. The event’s name has...
Finalists Announced for the 22nd Annual HD Awards
Hospitality Design magazine has unveiled the finalists for its 22nd annual HD Awards, recognizing excellence across 34 project and 15 product categories. More than 1,000 submissions were judged by two expert panels, resulting in a diverse slate of finalists ranging...
VEJA’s Los Angeles Debut Channels the Local Landscape
French sneaker label VEJA opened its third North American store and first West Coast location on Los Angeles’ iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The 1923 building, known for its historic "Carnation" sign, was renovated by local studio OWIU, preserving original wood...
Introducing HD Expo + Conference’s Inaugural Curators
Hospitality Design’s HD Expo + Conference has launched its inaugural Curators, a hand‑picked education committee of 16 industry leaders spanning design, ownership, development and operations. The Curators will guide the 2026 education program, offering insight into pressing industry conversations and...
Deadline Extended: HD/West Elm Student Product Competition
Hospitality Design and West Elm have extended the deadline for their eighth annual student product design competition to March 13. The brief calls for an original, high‑traffic lounge chair that reflects West Elm’s aesthetic while using mixed materials and supporting...
Corinthia To Develop Luxury Resort on Lake Como
Corinthia Hotels announced a 58‑key luxury resort on Lake Como’s Menaggio shoreline, developed with investment partners RoundShield and Kervis SGR. The project blends restored heritage architecture with three new villas that host the lobby, lounge, golf club and branded residences. Amenities will...
2026 HD Women in Design Honorees Announced
Hospitality Design announced the 2026 Women in Design Awards honorees, recognizing six influential leaders during a breakfast session at the HD Expo + Conference on May 5. The awardees include Grace Escaño‑Maniatis (Auberge Collection), Heather Holdridge (Lake Flato), Kavitha Iyer (global...
1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley Heads to the Catskills
Starwood Hotels announced 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, a lakeside resort and residential development on Fifth Lake in Ulster County, New York. The 775‑acre property, with 500 acres protected as a nature preserve, will feature roughly 100 guest rooms...