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2026 Design Firm and Hotelier of the Year Announced

HD will honor Curioso and Grupo Habita at the 22nd annual HD Awards ceremony

1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley Heads to the Catskills

Starwood Hotels taps ODA and DesignAgency for the forthcoming lakeside retreat

Equinox Resort Amaala to Open Along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea

Foster + Partners and Rockwell Group collaborate on the ultra-luxury marina-front property

Six Senses the Palm to Open on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Cape Town-based SAOTA designs an all-suite beachfront resort with wellness at its core

The Nashville EDITION Breaks Ground in the Gulch

The mixed-use tower—with 261 hotel rooms and 84 residences—features a sleek glass façade and modern interiors

Hospitality’s Next Wave: This Is What’s Driving 2026 Development

Human connection shapes hospitality design more than ever

The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort Embraces Tactile Design

The ski-in/ski-out hotel builds on the enduring legacy of founder Robert Redford
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The Alchemist Café Flaunts Hong Kong Heritage at HKIA

The 3,358-square-foot F&B concept revives nostalgic design elements and local craft

Auberge Introduces Residences at the Lodge at Blue Sky

The new private community offers secluded living anchored in the expansive Utah wilderness
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Coastal Influences Converge at Fleurette in La Jolla

Studio UNLTD crafts a restaurant that blends the spirit of Southern California and the ease of Côte d’Azur

Waldorf Astoria Sets Its Sights on Deer Valley

Extell Development Company and Hilton unveil plans for a Park City resort and residences

Baranowitz + Kronenberg Brings the Cube to Life at Canary Wharf

The British television game show is reimagined into a live experience in London
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Global Hotel Development Forecast for 2026

This webinar, which will take place on January 22nd at 2 p.m. ET, will offer essential insights for hospitality vendors, franchise companies, hotel developers, ownership groups, and industry analysts seeking to capitalize on opportunities in the global hotel construction pipeline as they plan for 2026 and beyond.

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