Freya Hodge, Author at Hospitality Interiors

Ennismore’s Mondrian announces debut on the Turkish Riviera

Freya Hodge — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:30:37 +0000

Ennismore, together with Cactus Group, announces the signing of Mondrian Bodrum, set to open on Türkiye’s Aegean coast. The signing marks an important milestone for Mondrian as the brand’s first property in Türkiye. Bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to design and culture to Türkiye for the first time, Mondrian Bodrum will transform the existing resort [...]

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Vienna House by Wyndham opens first hotel in Türkiye

Freya Hodge — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:25:44 +0000

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Vienna House by Wyndham Istanbul Bahçelievler, introducing the Vienna House brand to Türkiye for the first time and expanding Wyndham’s portfolio in the country to 12 brands. The Vienna House by Wyndham portfolio includes hotels across Europe, from established urban destinations such as Berlin and Amsterdam [...]

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HBA Los Angeles announces new Principal

Freya Hodge — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:18:53 +0000

HBA Los Angeles has welcomed Gianpiero Gaglione as Principal – a respected designer and creative leader with more than 20 years of international experience. Gaglione brings expertise across luxury hospitality, branded residences, restaurants, and mixed-use developments. Gaglione joins HBA Los Angeles following more than six years of running his eponymous design practice, where he led [...]

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JW Marriott announces plans for The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point

Freya Hodge — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:41:49 +0000

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, and Aimbridge Hospitality have announced plans for a dramatic transformation of its Dana Point resort property, which will debut as The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort. The full-scale evolution will introduce an expansive resort pool, an expanded multi-acre event lawn, enhanced ballroom and meeting facilities, [...]

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Curioso confirms new female-led directors team

Freya Hodge — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Chicago- and Mérida-based hospitality design collective, Curioso, has confirmed its new female-led directors team. Caitlin Daly, Design Director As Design Director, Caitlin approaches the design process with curiosity, sensitivity, and intention, guided by an unwavering sense of care and a flair for the romantic. Balancing an expansive imagination with a meticulous eye, she is drawn [...]

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Rockwell Group unveils Skywalker Grill

Freya Hodge — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:34 +0000

Rockwell Group, the New York-based architecture and interior design studio, has introduced Skywalker Grill, a 160-cover restaurant and 18-cover bar at the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Situated in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the Lucas Museum is an approximate 28,000 sq m expansive art gallery with two state-of-the-art theatres and dedicated spaces [...]

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1508 London appoints new MD for Middle East region

Freya Hodge — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:02:23 +0000

1508 London has announced the appointment of Joshua Judd as Managing Director for the Middle East region, based in Dubai. Joshua brings over 30 years of experience designing five-star hotels and luxury residences across global markets including Asia, The Far East, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Africa. He now joins 1508 London to lead [...]

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Fairmont opens new hotel in New Orleans, marking 20-year return

Freya Hodge — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, has announced the opening of Fairmont New Orleans, marking the return of the brand to the Crescent City and Fairmont’s 100th hotel globally. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and Caesars Superdome, the 250-room hotel brings thoughtfully designed [...]

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The Lensbury unveils £10M refurbishment

Freya Hodge — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:35:16 +0000

The Lensbury, part of the Iconic Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has unveiled a reimagined duo of food and beverage destinations alongside the first phase of its guestroom refurbishment programme. Centred around the launch of The Riverside, a new all-day dining destination overlooking the Thames, and the Sports Bar at The Lensbury, a contemporary venue inspired [...]

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Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel appoints new GM

Freya Hodge — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:13 +0000

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel has appointed Adam Flint as General Manager. Bringing more than 25 years of hospitality experience, including over 18 years with Marriott International, Adam joins the historic property with extensive operational leadership experience and established relationships across Bristol’s hospitality sector. Adam began his career through Marriott International’s graduate management programme, progressing through roles [...]

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