A Countryside Retreat From Nobu Is Coming to England
Japanese‑style hospitality brand Nobu Hospitality announced a partnership with UK developer Woolfox to create Nobu Woolfox, a 185‑acre countryside resort in Rutland, England. The mixed‑use project will feature a hotel, a signature Nobu restaurant and bar, and branded residential units, all designed with low‑density, nature‑centric architecture. Wellness amenities—including a spa, pool and gym—will anchor the guest experience, marking Nobu’s first foray into a rural retreat concept. The development aims to blend hotel‑level services with club‑style membership for residents.
Montage Ras El Hekma Planned for Egypt’s Northern Coast
Montage Hotels & Resorts announced its first Egyptian property, Montage Ras El Hekma, featuring 96 branded villas, 200 guest rooms and a suite of luxury amenities. The resort anchors the $35 billion Ras El Hekma masterplan, the first of 17 precincts slated for development on...
Raffles Hotels & Resorts To Debut Alpine Retreat in Courchevel
Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced its first alpine resort, Raffles Courchevel, slated to open for the 2028 winter season in the exclusive Jardin Alpin precinct of Courchevel, France. The 50‑room property, owned by Art de Vivre and designed by Humbert...
The Hoxton Heads to Bengaluru for Its India Debut
Accor India, InterGlobe Hotels and Ennismore are bringing the Hoxton brand to India with the opening of Hoxton Bengaluru City in November. The 149‑room hotel, designed by Ennismore’s in‑house AIME Studios, will feature four spacious HOMEY suites and a mix...
Best Booth Awards Announced at HD Expo 2026
HD Expo 2026 opened on May 5 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, drawing more than 300 hospitality exhibitors. A panel of judges selected winners across ten categories, with Williams‑Sonoma Business to Business earning the top “Best in Show” award. Other...
4 Takeaways From Day One of HD Expo 2026
Day one of HD Expo 2026 underscored a paradigm shift in hospitality design. Panels highlighted wellness as a baseline that now permeates every guest space and even the home, while cinematic choreography is being used to script emotional guest journeys....
Introducing the Winners of the 21st Annual HD Awards
Hospitality Design’s 21st Annual HD Awards were presented at the Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas on May 5, 2026, drawing nearly 475 attendees and evaluating roughly 1,200 project and product submissions from around the world. The Standard in Brussels captured...
Nikki Beach To Launch Marrakech Resort in 2028
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group announced that its Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech will open in 2028 along the scenic Route de l’Ourika. The development will feature more than 100 private suites, ranging from 484‑square‑foot rooms to a 5,381‑square‑foot Celebration...
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...
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...