Interviews

Sarah Hartman, VP of Interior Design for Hospitality Purveyors Inc (HPI)

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On 4 October, 2023

HPI is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals Resorts International properties. ...

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Jacu Strauss, Creative Director, Lore Group

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On 4 October, 2023

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

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On 4 October, 2023

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

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On 3 October, 2023

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

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On 1 October, 2023

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

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On 1 October, 2023

As bluegr Hotels and Resorts reaches its 60th year in business, Gina Mamidakis shows SPACE the magne...

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Goddard Littlefair

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On 24 June, 2023

Bringing different but complementary skill sets to the drawing board, design duo Martin Goddard and ...

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RUN FOR THE HILLS

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On 22 June, 2023

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

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On 17 June, 2023

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

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On 6 June, 2023

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

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On 31 May, 2023

Following a major rebrand, Wilderness CEO, Keith Vincent discusses the ethos and commitment behind t...

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Holly Hallam, MD, DesignLSM

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On 25 May, 2023

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

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On 25 May, 2023

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

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On 25 May, 2023

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

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On 4 May, 2023

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

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On 10 April, 2023

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

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On 14 March, 2023

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

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On 8 March, 2023

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

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On 28 February, 2023

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

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On 18 February, 2023

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

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On 8 February, 2023

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

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On 11 January, 2023

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

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On 11 January, 2023

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

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On 10 January, 2023

With an appreciation of traditional design and craftsmanship, Alexandra Champalimaud and her eponymo...

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Martin Brudnizki Founder, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio

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On 29 December, 2022

Arguably one of todays most influential interior designers, Martin Brudnizki is responsible for crea...

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NAOMI HEATON CEO, THE OTHER HOUSE

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On 29 November, 2022

Recognising a gap in the market is a recurring theme for property doyenne Naomi Heaton. Having now t...

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BRIME ROBBINS

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On 26 October, 2022

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

Posted in Business, People
On 26 October, 2022

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

Posted in Business, People
On 26 October, 2022

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

Posted in Business, People
On 12 October, 2022

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

Posted in Business, People
On 3 October, 2022

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

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On 26 September, 2022

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

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On 2 August, 2022

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

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On 2 August, 2022

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

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On 1 August, 2022

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

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On 28 July, 2022

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

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On 14 July, 2022

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

Posted in People
On 7 July, 2022

As Raffles London at The OWO nears completion, Managing Director Philippe Leboeuf remains outwardly ...

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David Collins Studio

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On 5 July, 2022

Known for their design collaborations with some of the world's most luxurious brands, David Collins ...

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