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Five on Friday
Five on Friday: October 10th, 2025
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
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Studio Modijefsky Redesigns Café Vertigo in Cinematic Style
Crafted to unfold like a film sequence, the refreshed space balances familiarity with dreamlike elements
The Douglas Welcomes Guests in a Restored Savannah Townhouse
The boutique hotel honors the 170-year-old residence with preserved architecture and layered interiors
Studio Paolo Ferrari Named BD’s 2025 Designer of the Year
The Toronto-based firm will be honored during the 45th Gold Key Awards in November
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Motek Arrives in New York’s Flatiron Neighborhood
The Miami-born restaurant debuts a Manhattan location designed by Silvia Zofio of SZPROJECTS
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The Shelborne by Proper Reawakens a Miami Icon
ADC & Tuneu blends Art Deco heritage with modern allure at Proper Hotels’ first Florida property
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Creative Force: Meet Three Boundary-Pushing Artists
Across different media, three artists explore memory, place, and the power of transformation
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Post Card Tapas Bar Is Rooted in Hyderabad’s Craft and Culture
The restaurant by 23 Degrees Design Shift reinterprets the city’s material heritage for the present day
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Kimpton Aqeos Hainan Reinvents an Abandoned Property
YANG & Associates Group transformed the building in China into a 500-room hotel
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L’Auberge de Sedona Expands with New Rooms and Amenities
The Cliffs, a new 70-room category, is a focal point of the $30 million property transformation
