Five on Friday: October 2nd, 2026
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
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Islyn Studio Named BD’s 2026 Design Firm of the Year
The New York-based firm will be honored during the 46th Gold Key Awards in November
News October 2
Rockwell Group Brings Italian Flair to Grand Central Terminal
Osteria Centrale and Mercato Centrale will open inside the historic New York transit hub this fall
News October 2
Hill Hall Hotel Revives a West Virginia School Campus
The 40-room boutique property merges schoolhouse architecture with residential-style interiors
News October 2
Hyatt Names Amar Lalvani Its First-Ever Chief Creative Officer
The hospitality veteran will shape brand identity and design across the company’s global portfolio
News October 1
At the Altar, Light Becomes Part of the Wellness Experience
The new sauna and health club in New York draws on the communal traditions of the bathhouse
News October 1
Five on Friday: September 25th, 2026
A look at the must-read news stories impacting the hospitality industry this week
News September 25
Hommali Draws on the Comforts of a Thai Home
Surrane Design translates memory and craft into the New York restaurant
News September 25
Keffer Studio Makes a Statement With Little Luxuries
Greg Keffer plays with scale and display to create BEAUTYSPACE’s first retail store in New York
News September 25Featured
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