• Development Outlook

    Developers lean into conversions, members clubs, wellness programming, and hyper-local design
  • The Most-Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2026

    A comprehensive list of the most exciting properties coming online this year

Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach Takes Root in Florida

Starwood Hotels taps Rottet Studio to design a playful retreat opening in 2029

2026 HD Women in Design Honorees Announced

Hospitality Design will celebrate the six recipients at an awards program during HD Expo + Conference
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A Story-Driven Escape Unfurls at Rox Resort in Køge

Less than an hour from Copenhagen, a newly built retreat channels its harbor setting
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Saksey’s Brings 1970s Nostalgia to Downtown Detroit

NoHo Hospitality’s intimate cocktail lounge marries midcentury aesthetics with regional craftsmanship
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Anise Bar at London’s Cinnamon Kitchen Gets a New Look

Local studio A-nrd infuses the historic warehouse setting with warm spice hues and layered materials

Design Meets the High Desert at Red Cliffs Lodge Moab

The Marriott property embraces its Colorado River backdrop with a landscape-driven renovation

2026 Development Update: Montana

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

Yabu Pushelberg Designs Riyadh Air’s Hafawa Lounge

The premium lounge channels the Saudi desert landscape through thoughtful materiality and lighting
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Musaafer New York Brings Indian Craft and Culture to Tribeca

Chromed Design Studio brings the immersive fine dining restaurant to life through cultural storytelling

Cameo Beverly Hills Unveils Newly Reimagined Spaces

Layered materials and earthy finishes define the hotel’s refreshed accommodations and social areas

Five on Friday: March 6th, 2026

Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry

Introducing HD Expo + Conference’s Inaugural Curators

Leading voices across ownership, brand, design, and procurement shape the show’s 2026 education program
Mar 11 - 13, 2026
HD Summit is the industry’s only networking conference focused on ideas outside hospitality, because everyone needs new sources of inspiration. This invite-only event is designed to sharpen executive leadership skills and to provide the big ideas needed to stay ahead of the competition.
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May 05 - 07, 2026
Held in Las Vegas, HD Expo + Conference is the largest hospitality event of its kind in the country, showcasing the latest products, services, and innovative developments from the industry's leading manufacturers.
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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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