• 2026 Development: Montana

    Bozeman leads Montana’s evolution as a design-driven destination
  • Development Outlook

    Developers lean into conversions, members clubs, wellness programming, and hyper-local design

Finalists Announced for the 22nd Annual HD Awards

This year’s winners will be unveiled at a ceremony on May 5th in Las Vegas during HD Expo + Conference

Zero Bond Brings Its Private Club Experience to Wynn Las Vegas

The 15,000-square-foot members club blends art, dining, and social spaces

Hospitality Industry Mourns the Loss of Deborah Herman

The Fabric Innovations founder is remembered for her generosity and influence on future generations
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A Historic Courthouse Is Reborn as Mandarin Oriental, Vienna

Goddard Littlefair transforms a storied Secessionist landmark in Innere Stadt into a refined, residence-style retreat

2026 Development Update: Japan

Japan enters a bold new era of hospitality

EDITION Hotels to Anchor Dallas’ Chalk Hill Development

The brand’s Texas debut will feature a 214-key hotel and 60 branded residences at the mixed-use site

2026 HD/West Elm Student Competition Winner Announced

Junghyun Shin’s Cove lounge chair has been named the winner of the eighth annual contest

Four Seasons Sets Sail With Its First Luxury Yacht

The 679-foot Four Seasons I translates the brand’s hospitality ethos into a seafaring experience

Car Part Time Revs Up New York’s Experiential Retail Scene

The hybrid venue by Office of Tangible Space merges classic car culture with hospitality-driven programming

Five on Friday: March 27th, 2026

A look at the must-read news stories impacting the hospitality industry this week

The Newman Draws on Fitzrovia’s Bohemian Past

The London property by Lind + Almond channels the neighborhood’s creative legacy through layered, artistic references

Corinthia Opens Its First Italy Property in Rome

G.A Group thoughtfully restores an early-20th-century building in the heart of Rome
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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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Rebecca McBride, IHG Hotels & Resorts
James Cull, Rottet Studio
Christy Coleman, Leo A. Daly
Ethan Gabany, Weller Development
Pej Endersen Tadic, Thibaut Design

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