Interviews

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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HARRY HANDELSMAN – FOUNDER & CEO, MANHATTAN LOFT CORPORATION
It takes a certain type of person to build an empire, and you only need speak with Harry Handelsman ...
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Gary Marshall – Founder & Managing Director, Tonik Associates
Sophie Harper talks to Gary Marshall about the challenges of modern design and how his team’s etho...
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Marie Soliman, Co-Founder Bergman Design House
Who needs a signature look when you’ve got Marie Soliman on board? Emma Kennedy catches up with th...
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LIRAN WIZMAN – FOUNDER OF SIRCLE COLLECTION AND THE ENTOURAGE GROUP
From small time property investor to award winning hotelier, Liran Wizman, founder of Sircle Collect...
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Samantha Drummond, Founder and Creative Director Habitus Design Group
Go big or go home! Emma Kennedy talks to Resort interior designer Samantha Drummond and discovers wh...
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INTERVIEW: SAAR ZAFRIR, FOUNDER SAAR ZAFRIR DESIGN
After discovering a love for design, Saar Zafrir left his life in finance and investment to follow h...
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INTERVIEW: ANDREW BROWN, GENERAL MANAGER, FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK
Following the purchase of The Savill Court Hotel & Spa, which is now the site for the Fairmont W...
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INTERVIEW: NICK STOUPAS & JOE STELLA, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TWENTY2DEGREES
As they look forward to ten years of twenty2degrees Design Partnership with a slew of hospit...
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INTERVIEW: STEPHEN ALDEN, CEO, RAFFLES & ORIENT EXPRESS
Following a remarkable career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry, Stephen Al...
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INTERVIEW: STEFAN RIER & LUKAS RUNGGER, FOUNDERS, NOA*
When Stefan Rier and Lukas Rungger first met and bonded over a few beers, they didn’t real...
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INTERVIEW: ISABEL PINTADO, SENIOR VP DESIGN & INNOVATION, FOUR SEASONS
Appointed by Four Seasons to help lead the brand into its next phase of growth, Isabel Pinta...
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INTERVIEW: MANUELA MANNINO & NICHOLAS J. HICKSON, FOUNDERS, THDP
Partners in life and business, Manuela Mannino and Nicholas J. Hickson didn’t set out to g...
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INTERVIEW: GAURANG JHUNJHNUWALA, CEO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, NAUMI HOTELS
A growing brand in the Asia Pacific region, Naumi Hotels is fast making a name for itself as...
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INTERVIEW: LAUREN ROTTET, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL & PRESIDENT, ROTTET STUDIO
Architect, interior designer, innovator, teacher: Lauren Rottet is the embodiment of design ...
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INTERVIEW: EMMA KING, HEAD OF PREMIUM, LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE DESIGN, EUROPE, IHG RESORTS & HOTELS
As part of NEWH’s online BrandEd discussions, where creatives come together to explore ide...
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INTERVIEW: DALE HIPSH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HOTELS, HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL
This June will mark 50 years since Hard Rock’s legacy began. Over that time, the brand has...
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INTERVIEW: ERIC JAFARI, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, EDYN
Is the aparthotel (a concept that marries the luxury and convenience of a hotel whilst offer...
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INTERVIEW: ERIK NISSEN JOHANSEN, FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STYLT
A creative visionary in all aspects of life, Erik Nissen Johansen expresses his passion for ...
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INTERVIEW: PHILIPP WEGHMANN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT EUROPE, PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP
With his finger on the pulse of hospitality trends − and a distinct opinion on what makes ...
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INTERVIEW: EMMA MAXWELL, FOUNDER, EMMA MAXWELL DESIGN
Known for her award-winning bar and restaurant designs, Singapore-based Australian designer ...
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INTERVIEW: TREVOR HORWELL, CEO, NOBU HOSPITALITY GROUP
Having started its hospitality journey with one solitary restaurant, albeit one very success...
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INTERVIEW: IVAYLO LEFTEROV, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, SVART HOTEL
An architect by trade, Ivaylo Lefterov says hotel development is in his blood. Now overseeing the pl...
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INTERVIEW: ANDRÉ GERONDEAU, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
Having been immersed in the hospitality world since childhood, André Gerondeau knows a thing or two...
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INTERVIEW: HANNAH LOHAN, FOUNDER HANNAH LOHAN INTERIORS
From TV to events and finally finding her feet in interior design, Hannah Lohan has had an enviable ...
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INTERVIEW: INGE MOORE & NATHAN HUTCHINS, FOUNDERS, MUZA LAB
When Inge Moore and Nathan Hutchins formed Muza Lab four years ago, it was with a sense of w...
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INTERVIEW: OLGA POLIZZI
By her very nature, let alone her heritage and experience within the industry, Olga Polizzi ...
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INTERVIEW: DEAN WINTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SWIRE HOTELS
After a restructure of its senior management team, Swire Hotels’ new Managing Director, De...
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INTERVIEW: FIONA THOMPSON, PRINCIPAL, RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL
Responsible for the design of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, the team at Ric...
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INTERVIEW: HUGH TAYLOR OBE, FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MICHELS & TAYLOR
Hugh Taylor has dedicated his professional life to the hospitality industry for more than 30...
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INTERVIEW: PABLO CARRINGTON, FOUNDER MARUGAL
A specialist advisory and operational service within the luxury hotel sector, Marugal has been helpi...
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INTERVIEW: BILL BENSLEY, FOUNDER BENSLEY
Designer, hotelier, environmentalist, visionary… there are many words to describe Bill Bensley’s...
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MICHEL REYBIER, FOUNDER MICHEL REYBIER HOSPITALITY
Michel Reybier, an entrepreneur through and through, established La Réserve – the ultra-luxury ho...
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