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 beams while introducing sand‑toned concrete displays that echo the nearby shoreline. A central cobbler station highlights VEJA’s Clean, Repair, Collect program, turning shoe repair into a visible, narrative‑driven experience. The design marries LA’s coastal palette with the brand’s French heritage, creating a minimalist yet tactile retail environment.
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...