Author: Sophie Harper

An established journalist, Sophie has specialised in design, travel, and food for over a decade and has worked on some of the UK’s biggest publications and award-winning media campaigns. She is now responsible for spearheading the content development of Hospitality Interiors and regularly speaks at industry events, taking every opportunity to discuss all aspects of hotel design with leading experts across the industry. In her spare time Sophie enters running and cycling events, sometimes for charitable causes (always for bragging rights).

The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Jordan

Marriott has announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, ushering in a new standard of refined hospitality in the heart of Jordan’s vibrant capital. Rising elegantly above the…

New CEO appointed at Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection of hotels has appointed Gordon Drake as the new CEO of the group. Drake is an international hotelier with experience in the luxury space,…

Bespoke Hotels group acquires McMillan Hotels

Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has purchased Scottish hotel group, McMillan Hotels. The Bespoke Hotels group continues to build its portfolio after securing…

Four Seasons arrives in Venice

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Gruppo Statuto, one of Italy’s preeminent hotel development companies, announce that Four Seasons will assume management of the historic Hotel…

Accor adds QE2 to its Dubai portfolio

Accor has addeed the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Having taken over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades…