Every year, the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP) selects a winner for its Vendor Quality Award, which recognizes a vendor who has demonstrated significant dedication and commitment to providing a high quality of service and product. Honorees must demonstrate consistency, on-time delivery, innovation and design, communication and collaboration, and product quality. For the first time, this year’s winner will be revealed during the HD Awards ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on April 30th during HD Expo + Conference. Nominate an outstanding vendor today! The dea ..read more

London- and Los Angeles-based firm Fettle has begun to unveil its work on the revitalization of the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The transformation will be revealed in phases through the remainder of 2024. Working in collaboration with local practice Marnell Architecture and interior design studio GGID, Fettle spearheaded the property’s public spaces, including a new food hall, pool deck, conference rooms, casino, reception, and bar venue. With an intention to reignite the Rio’s 1990s heyday, the design concept leans into Brazilian art, as well as the mix of grit and lushness found ac ..read more

Are you ready to revolutionize your next hospitality project with a touch of unmistakable flair? At StyleNations, we pride ourselves on being more than just a furniture manufacturer—we’re also your partners in design innovation, dedicated to bringing your creative vision to life.   Tailored Touches for Every Space Imagine furniture that seamlessly integrates into your design concept. StyleNation’s custom solutions aren’t only about fitting in, they’re also about elevating every aspect of the space. Whether you’re designing an intimate dining area or expansive resorts, our pieces are craf ..read more

An upscale seven-room micro hotel—owned and operated by Audrey Boisvert and Gabriel Wasilko—has opened in the village of Sainte-Flore in Quebec, Canada. Occupying a converted presbytery, Hotel Floriel features a unique concept in each of its guestrooms. The themes are based on design personality archetypes, baring names like Heart in Bloom, Legends and Fables, the Soul of the Forest. Each accommodation has a similar architectural footprint, with colors, textures, furnishings, and textiles setting them apart, which allows guests to experience different design stories inspired by nature and the ..read more

In the Ville-Marie borough of Montreal, an industrial building has been converted into a modern photography studio by local firm Ivy Studio. Formerly home to a window cleaning service, the 4,500-square-foot space spans two stories that blend functionality with charm. A large garage door on the main façade was replaced with four 10-foot high windows that flood Studio Idéal with natural light. Inside, the main floor unfolds under soaring 21-foot ceilings. Here, a striking backdrop wall leads to an inviting lounge area and open kitchen. Embracing its industrial roots, the space features newly se ..read more

The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection is a new coastal escape coming soon to South Carolina’s Johns Island—the largest of the Sea Islands cluster. Expected to open in August, the Dunlin—named after a local shorebird—is situated on 2,000 acres with 20 miles of waterfront, scenic nature trails, rich marshlands, two restaurants, and a spa. The Dunlin’s design honors coastal architecture Architect Robert C. Glazier (a Hospitality Design Platinum Circle honoree) was tasked with integrating a modern take on a Southern summer home into the pristine ecosystem of the Kiawah River. Marrying whimsical ..read more

Regent Santa Monica Beach is set to debut on the California coastline this summer, just steps from the iconic Santa Monica Pier. This marks the first location in the Americas for the reimagined Regent Hotels & Resorts brand, which is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort will feature 143 guestrooms and 24 suites, a beachfront pool deck, a sprawling 10,000-square-foot wellness spa by Guerlain, multiple culinary destinations, and beach butler service. Designing the Regent Santa Monica Beach Wimberly Interiors is leading t ..read more

EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam has had a continued presence in hospitality manufacturing due to it being lightweight, insulated, easy to work with, and cost effective. However, this type of foam often fragments off into thousands of tiny beads that not only take hundreds of years to break down but also become harmful microplastics that get passed through the ecosystem. With EPS pieces building up in landfills and oceans, it has become a major contributor to global waste. The amount of single-use EPS pieces used to package furniture that goes into new hotel projects every year likely equates ..read more

Interior architecture studio Holloway Li has reimagined the London office of creative agency Mother. The design reinvigorates the existing industrial office space to feel contemporary and inviting, while maintaining Mother’s distinct personality. The result is a vibrant and cohesive design that nods to 1970s furniture design via the use of bold forms and colors. How Holloway Li designed Mother’s multi-use headquarters The multipurpose space transforms from a collaborative work environment, to a lunch hall, to a versatile gallery by night. A flexible open-plan dining area can serve various fun ..read more

The Hoxton, Vienna has opened within a marble-clad modernist landmark building. Part of the Ennismore family of brands, the new property features 196 guestrooms along with a rooftop bar, pool, bistro, basement cocktail bar, and event spaces, including the Hoxton’s first auditorium. The architectural heritage of the Carl Appel-designed 1950s building—formerly home to the city’s Chamber of Commerce—served as a launchpad for the interior design narrative, which is the handiwork of AIME Studios. The overall aesthetic is both playful and elegant—with Austrian midcentury flair paired with the brand ..read more