Interviews

Sarah Hartman, VP of Interior Design for Hospitality Purveyors Inc (HPI)
HPI is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals Resorts International properties. ...
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Jacu Strauss, Creative Director, Lore Group
Growing up on the sandy plains of the Kalahari Desert is an unlikely start for a man who has crafted...
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Dino Michael, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Hilton Luxury Brands
Understanding luxury is key when your world revolves around its seamless delivery. Discussing codes,...
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Conor O’Leary, Managing Director, Gleneagles Hotel
Dubbed the ‘Riviera in the Highlands’ when it opened its doors in 1924, Gleneagles remains the i...
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Sean Moriarty, CEO, Quinta do Lago
Nestled in the scenic Algarve region of southern Portugal, Quinto do Lago stands as a testament to t...
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GINA MAMIDAKIS, CEO, BLUEGR HOTELS AND RESORTS
As bluegr Hotels and Resorts reaches its 60th year in business, Gina Mamidakis shows SPACE the magne...
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Goddard Littlefair
Bringing different but complementary skill sets to the drawing board, design duo Martin Goddard and ...
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RUN FOR THE HILLS
Back from the slopes of Switzerland, multi-disciplinary design studio, Run For The Hills discuss des...
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RADHA ARORA, PRESIDENT, ROSEWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
Radha Arora is a leader in the industry. In conversation with SPACE, he discusses his role as Presid...
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ALESSANDRO CATENACCI, CEO, NOBIS HOSPITALITY GROUP
Founding a hospitality group in your twenties takes big dreams and the tenacity to chase them. With ...
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Keith Vincent, CEO Wilderness
Following a major rebrand, Wilderness CEO, Keith Vincent discusses the ethos and commitment behind t...
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Holly Hallam, MD, DesignLSM
DesignLSM is an award-winning, multi-disciplined studio specialising in hospitality interior design....
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CAROLINE BERNARD, GLOBAL SVP ECONOMY & MIDSCALE BRANDS, ACCOR
January 2023 saw the launch of Handwritten Collection, Accor’s latest addition to its collection b...
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Robin Sheppard, Co-Founder and President, Bespoke Hotels
Robin Sheppard, Co-Founder and President, Bespoke Hotels When Robin Sheppard’s world was turned...
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JONNY SIN, BOARD DIRECTOR, REARDONSMITH ARCHITECTS
Everything about The Dorchester is iconic. From its location on London’s Park Lane, to its illustr...
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AYO AKINSETE, MD, BIRCH HOTELS
With 14 years industry experience, recently appointed MD, Ayo Akinsete prepares for the imminent lau...
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ANDRÉ FU, FOUNDER, ANDRÉ FU STUDIO
Interior Architect André Fu is celebrated globally, not just for his elegant interiors, but for a w...
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IAN WHITE, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIHI SUMBA
From surf shack to surf chic, NIHI Sumba has come a long way. Emma Kennedy caught up with the resort...
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CHARLIE NORTH, VP OF INTERIOR DESIGN, AIME STUDIOS
From the heights of The Hoxton Southwark, Jess Miles meets Charlie North, the visionary behind some ...
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JEAN-MICHEL GATHY, FOUNDER OF DENNISTON
Synonymous with ultra-luxe interior design, Jean-Michel Gathy’s work has been described as dramati...
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MARIE SIBUET, CO-DIRECTOR, MAISONS & HOTELS SIBUET
In 1981, Jocelyn and Jean-Louis Sibuet decided to open a small boutique hotel in Megève—when bout...
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IRO ORRI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EPOQUE COLLECTION
With more than 20 years of experience in hotel management, appointing Iro Orri as managing director ...
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MIKE WARREN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HARBOUR HOTELS
When Harbour Hotels were looking to expand, Mike Warren was an obvious choice given his success deve...
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Alexandra Champalimaud, Founder Champalimaud Design
With an appreciation of traditional design and craftsmanship, Alexandra Champalimaud and her eponymo...
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Martin Brudnizki Founder, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
Arguably one of todays most influential interior designers, Martin Brudnizki is responsible for crea...
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NAOMI HEATON CEO, THE OTHER HOUSE
Recognising a gap in the market is a recurring theme for property doyenne Naomi Heaton. Having now t...
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BRIME ROBBINS
Without a fixed aesthetic, securing high profile hospitality projects proved a challenge when Brime ...
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KIMBERLY COHEN, CO-FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MAISONS PARIENTE
Launched in 2019, Maisons Pariente is a family owned luxury hotel collection. Emma Kennedy talks to ...
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ROHAN THAKKAR, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, YOTEL
As air travel continues to inspire and pave the way for YOTEL, Emma Kennedy talks to Rohan Thakkar a...
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JONATHAN MILLS, CEO CHOICE HOTELS EMEA
As Choice Hotels undergo a brand refresh, Jonathan Mills talks so SPACE about the evolving needs of ...
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David Baldry, Group Managing Director, Hypnos
Q&A: David Baldry, Group Managing Director, Hypnos Congratulations on your new role at Hypnos...
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KIT KEMP MBE Founder and Creative Director, Firmdale Hotels & Kit Kemp Design Studio
From student dwellings to award winning hotels, Kit Kemp paints a colourful picture of a life in des...
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Sean Trowbridge, Co-founder DKT Artworks
From hotels to superyachts, DKT Artworks create site specific artworks and installations across the ...
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GABRIEL ESCARRER JAUME, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
As CEO of Spain’s leading hotel group, with a workforce of 45,000 and ambitious plans for growth, ...
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DIMITRIS MANIKIS, PRESIDENT EMEA WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS
Born and raised in Athens, as part of a family whose values and focus were to always ‘do the right...
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ROBERT GODWIN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LAMINGTON GROUP
From his love of bees to his dislike of buzzwords, Emma Kennedy talks to the driving force behind th...
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HOLLOWAY LI
Architectural Interior Design studio, Holloway Li are fast becoming recognised as an exciting and in...
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Philippe Leboeuf, Managing Director, Raffles London at The OWO
As Raffles London at The OWO nears completion, Managing Director Philippe Leboeuf remains outwardly ...
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David Collins Studio
Known for their design collaborations with some of the world's most luxurious brands, David Collins ...
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