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Five on Friday
Five on Friday: September 12th, 2025
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry

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F+B
Fettle Brings Sirrah to Life in New York’s Meatpacking District
The London- and Los Angeles-based studio imbues the 120-seat destination with bold supper club glamour

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Retail + Commercial
Convene Opens Newest Event Venue at 30 Hudson Yards
Woods Bagot crafts a 72,000-square-foot space inspired by Chelsea’s gallery scene and the High Line

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Hotels + Resorts
Alila Mayakoba To Debut on Mexico’s Riviera Maya in 2026
The brand’s first property in Latin America brings a deeply rooted, design-forward experience

Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat Is Rooted in Bavarian Soul
Matteo Thun & Partners designs a majestic wonder on Germany’s Chiemsee lake

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Interviews
Tristan Auer Takes a Quietly Bold Approach to Luxury
The Paris-based designer’s evocative hospitality portfolio bridges heritage and modernity

BDNY 2025 Registration is Now Open!
Featuring exciting new launches, the annual trade fair and conference will take place November 9-10th in New York

Bunkhouse Readies to Debut Hotel Daphne in Houston
The Austin-based hospitality company continues to expand its footprint in Texas

Othership Expands in New York With First Brooklyn Outpost
The social wellness brand will soon debut a 6,500-square-foot space in Williamsburg

Shannon Seay Joins BERMANFALK as New VP
As vice president of customer experience, Seay will bridge the gap between client needs and vendor execution