• Development Outlook

    Developers lean into conversions, members clubs, wellness programming, and hyper-local design
  • The Most-Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2026

    A comprehensive list of the most exciting properties coming online this year

Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach Takes Root in Florida

Starwood Hotels taps Rottet Studio to design a playful retreat opening in 2029

2026 HD Women in Design Honorees Announced

Hospitality Design will celebrate the six recipients at an awards program during HD Expo + Conference
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A Story-Driven Escape Unfurls at Rox Resort in Køge

Less than an hour from Copenhagen, a newly built retreat channels its harbor setting

Five on Friday: March 6th, 2026

Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry

Introducing HD Expo + Conference’s Inaugural Curators

Leading voices across ownership, brand, design, and procurement shape the show’s 2026 education program

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

Deadline Extended: HD/West Elm Student Product Competition

Submissions for the eighth annual contest are now due Friday, March 13th

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
Mar 11 - 13, 2026
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May 05 - 07, 2026
Held in Las Vegas, HD Expo + Conference is the largest hospitality event of its kind in the country, showcasing the latest products, services, and innovative developments from the industry's leading manufacturers.
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March 6, 2026 Episode 57

Beyond the Buzzwords: Reimagining Luxury, Wellness, and Immersion

Explore the broader shifts shaping the future of hospitality, including how evolving guest expectations are redefining luxury through wellbeing, sustainability, sense of place, and experiential design. The panel will focus on how these trends translate into real-world projects, sharing practical strategies, examples, and insights on budget, brand alignment, guest engagement, and ROI.

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