2 January 2026
US economic challenges drive 'quiet luxury,' evolved supply chains in hotel design
One of the biggest factors steering hotel design trends for 2026 is the same headwind that hoteliers faced for much of this past year.
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22 December 2025Why hotel designers aren't impressed by 'calming' white choice as Pantone's 2026 color of the year
Every year in December, Pantone releases its color of the year. In recent years, the selections have been a neutral brown, a soft peach, a vibrant magenta and even a periwinkle blue. But this year, the company's color of the year selection was Cloud Dancer — a calming hue of white, a color notoriously challenging for hotel design.
12 December 2025Hotel holiday displays that light up the season
'Tis the season for hotels to deck their halls with winter wonderlands and grandiose displays dedicated to the magic of Christmas.
4 December 2025Luxury hotel developers say Caribbean is primed for branded residences, personalized experiences
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — For the most part, luxury hoteliers in the Caribbean region won't be talking about new developments without mentioning residential opportunities in the same breath.
24 November 2025The Social Hub plots £200 million second UK hotel
Amsterdam-based hospitality group The Social Hub is looking to develop a 560-bed hotel in Edinburgh, with the £200 million project set to be its second UK scheme.
17 November 2025Emotions and memories guide luxury hotel design
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Developing and maintaining luxury hotels takes a lot of planning and data-driven decisions, but equal amounts of emotion and soul are required, too.
24 September 2025Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Rosewood Hotels debuts in Qatar
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
19 September 2025Literary hotels that showcase a novel guest experience
Books transport their readers to new destinations within the pages. In turn, some hotels have taken a novel approach to providing a literary experience to guests.- 10 September 2025
Pace slows on Saudi giga-projects, but tourism growth remains major priority
The pace of investment in developing vast swaths of Saudi Arabia as part of its Vision 2030 ambitions has slowed so far this year. 
21 August 2025Experts share best practices for hotel design that promote flexibility, timelessness
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The creative process for designing a hotel and the spaces inside draws on a wide variety of factors to balance the wants and needs of both guests and hoteliers.
3 July 2025Deep dive: Here are some of the world's most interesting hotel pools
Not all hotel pools are created equal. From gorgeous views to interesting design elements, some pools stand out with their various cool factors, and temperature has nothing to do with it.
24 January 2025Tones come down to earth as hotel designers embrace color of the year
Color is one of the greatest components of design in any hotel. It gives that look of warmth and luxury to a property and invokes a feeling from guests. Designers incorporate colors in various ways when they create rooms and public spaces in hotels.
16 December 2024Studio Moren’s Sharon Grob and David Harte talk design, segmentation, luxury and aesthetics
Many stakeholders have ideas and opinions when it comes to hotel design, from owners to operators and designers themselves. Conflict can arise when the groups can't align on preferences, brand standards or current travel trends.
7 November 2024Grosvenor checks in luxury hospitality group at £500 million Mayfair development
South Molton, Grosvenor's £500 million mixed-used development in the heart of Mayfair, will play host to the UK's first Oberoi Hotel after the Duke of Westminster's property group agreed a deal with its parent company EIH London Investments.
6 November 2024The players in Italy's hotel investment and development scene
ROME — Hotel development in Italy is beset with well-meaning bureaucracy and regulations centered on heritage and building conservation.
29 October 2024Serviced apartments attract hotel developer, brand attention
The serviced-apartment segment is drawing significant interest from developers and owners. But with the segment's maturity comes the need for more options.
8 October 2024Hotel executives debate when sustainability should enter development, construction conversations
MANCHESTER, England — Integrating sustainability into hotel development is somewhat of a new frontier for the hospitality industry.
4 September 2024How architects, developers build sustainable real estate with climate change in mind
As temperatures inch up and concerns grow about climate change, it’s not just people who sweat and suffer: Buildings feel the heat as well. Some real estate planners, owners and designers are making investments now to keep their properties and the people who use them cooler.
26 July 2024Brands Believe Lifestyle Hotels Could Get a Foothold in Africa
WINDHOEK, Namibia — As global hotel companies look to expand throughout Africa, which hotel brands do they start with?
6 May 2024With Fresh Capital Injection, A&O Aims For Sustainable Expansion
A&O Hotels & Hostels will invest €500 million ($538 million) toward expansion across Europe in key locations such as Berlin, Lisbon, London, Madrid and more.
