Shannon Seay Joins BERMANFALK as New VP
As vice president of customer experience, Seay will bridge the gap between client needs and vendor execution
WJ Studio Unveils a Lighthouse Hotel on Huanglong Island
The Lost Villa project draws on nature, history, and human experience to renew a rural Chinese retreat
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Interviews
David Rockwell Takes on the Product World
Rockwell Group’s design legacy extends beyond interiors, with imaginative products born from collaboration
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Hotels + Resorts
The Hollywood Grande Opens in Los Angeles
The 190-room property, once Thompson Hollywood, reopens under a new name and brand
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F+B
La Cave Brings a Slice of Southern France to Charleston
Architect Dan Sweeney crafts a refined sipping lounge layered with French countryside charm
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F+B
Macarena Adds Theatrical Spanish Flair to Silicon Valley
Adean Studios transforms the former Bird Dog space into a moody, elegant Bay Area restaurant
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Five on Friday
Five on Friday: September 12th, 2025
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
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Retail + Commercial
Convene Opens Newest Event Venue at 30 Hudson Yards
Woods Bagot crafts a 72,000-square-foot space inspired by Chelsea’s gallery scene and the High Line
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Hotels + Resorts
Alila Mayakoba To Debut on Mexico’s Riviera Maya in 2026
The brand’s first property in Latin America brings a deeply rooted, design-forward experience
BDNY 2025 Registration is Now Open!
Featuring exciting new launches, the annual trade fair and conference will take place November 9-10th in New York
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F+B
Fettle Brings Sirrah to Life in New York’s Meatpacking District
The London- and Los Angeles-based studio imbues the 120-seat destination with bold supper club glamour
Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat Is Rooted in Bavarian Soul
Matteo Thun & Partners designs a majestic wonder on Germany’s Chiemsee lake
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Interviews
Tristan Auer Takes a Quietly Bold Approach to Luxury
The Paris-based designer’s evocative hospitality portfolio bridges heritage and modernity
