Design Hotels

This week, Juliet Kinsman—journalist, sustainable travel expert, and contributor to our Good Traveler series—joins Jaz O'Hara to co-host the first talk of the "Asylum Speakers" series. Kicking off on February 19 at Inhabit Hotels | B Corp™ Southwick Street, the series will spotlight the extraordinary personal journeys of four individuals: Halimot from Nigeria, Ayman from Syria, Hiba from Pakistan, and Giel from South Sudan. Their stories will bring insights and understanding of the complexities surrounding migration, resilience, and identity. Juliet aims to spread good vibes and remind us of the importance of embracing fresh perspectives in our travels. All proceeds from ticket sales go to our speakers and the Asylum Speakers charity to further amplify these important voices. Learn more and purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ebfpVhZe

From MANNA ARCADIA’s sanatorium-turned-sanctuary, cocooned by the fir-clad slopes of Greece’s Mount Mainalo, to Otro’s ode to Brutalism in Oxaca City’s beating heart—we could list copious reasons these two hotels claimed second and eighth place. Congrats to Stratis Batagias, Photini Constantinou, Modus & Amplio | Hospitality Unlimited, K-STUDIO & Monogon of Manna, Carlos Couturier and Moisés Micha of Otro on these well-deserved accolades.

We're excited to introduce Mauritzhof Hotel Münster , our newest opening in this lively, collegiate city. Behind its striking facade, oak parquet floors, Westphalian limestone, and a warm color palette set a sophisticated scene—while a cozy cocktail bar and a lobby fireplace invite you to linger. On the walls, you’ll find works by local artists, including acclaimed photographer Berthold Socha. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/gMZ4WiUK

The webinar starts in a few hours! At 4pm CET (10am EST), we are diving into Further Forecast 2025—Community Capital, our latest cultural study. Created in collaboration with SOON Future Studies, this 50-page report introduces and digs deep into Community Capital: our quest for deeper relationships and how this new, aspirational social pillar is shifting what we seek from our experiences and changing how we travel. To bring these findings to life, our Global Brand Leader, Sarah Doyle, will join Co-founder & Global Futures Director of SOON Future Studies, Sarah Owen, to share key opportunities where you can incorporate these microtrends into your brand. Two of our visionary Originals, @Tara Medina of Hotelito at MUSA and Nikos Karaflos of Dexamenes°° Seaside Hotel, will join to share their own experiences with community-based hospitality. Join the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3Q53v7N

We sat down with Samuel Santos Gordillo, the CEO of IBB Hotel Collection and Cugó Gran Collection, to learn about his journey to the helm of Cugó Gran Macina Malta , a sleek 21-room hotel housed in a 500-year-old fortress on the Maltese coast. "We are only the current custodians of this special building, which has a long and colorful history to tell." Discover his unexpected career path, his go-to spots in Senglea, and his favorite details inside the one-of-a-kind Macina here: https://bit.ly/4hHeQXg

We are thrilled to introduce the latest opening from Sir Hotels, Sir Prague Hotel. Set in a 19th-century landmark building with beautiful views of the Vltava River, Sir Prague is a Gothic wonder with a contemporary spirit in the heart of the city. Inside, an eclectic curation of richly layered fabrics are injected with Prague’s vibrant culture to create spaces that are uniquely Czech. Take a look around here: https://bit.ly/3CE0pEH

We were thrilled to see our cultural study, Further Forecast—Community Capital, in the latest issue of Sleeper Magazine In Further Forecast 2025, we explore Community Capital: our quest for deeper relationships, and how this new, aspirational social pillar is shifting what we seek from our experiences and changing how we travel. As Sleeper reports, "'In Further Forecast 2024, we explored how to design purpose-led spaces that impact our behavior, enhance our wellbeing, and improve society at large,’ explains Sarah Doyle, Deputy Managing Director and Global Brand Leader at Design Hotels. ‘Now, we’re considering the next step: how to activate these spaces to bring more value to, and even lengthen, our lives.’” Do you want to learn how to incorporate this movement into your brand? Join us for a live webinar on February 6 to explore the report’s findings. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eTYw5732

Last week, our member Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, hosted the eye-opening TEDxCalle Aldama: Echoes of Resilience. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together for deep discussion and connection. At TEDxCalle Aldama, thought-provoking talks, performances, and interactive sessions explored how resilience shapes our world and opens the door to a more sustainable future. Congratulations to Hotel Matilda for the inspiring event! Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/g8REUhNr

We're back at Mexico City Art Week this year! With two exciting pop-ups at two of the continent’s biggest art fairs. At Zona Maco, we’re hosting a pop-up with Marion Chateau, Chef at GRUPO HABITA's newest property in Puerto Escondido, Hotel Humano. And at Material Art Fair, we're joining forces with GRUPO HABITA's Círculo Mexicano and Drift Hotels' Drift Nashville, starring Chef Enid Vélez and Mixologist Alexis Soler. Pop-ups will be on throughout the fairs. Stop by if you're in town!

Join us for a live webinar this February 6 to explore our latest cultural study, Further Forecast 2025—Community Capital. Created in collaboration with SOON Future Studies, this 50-page report delves into Community Capital: our quest for deeper relationships and how this new, aspirational social pillar is shifting what we seek from our experiences and changing how we travel. To bring these findings to life, our Global Brand Leader, Sarah Doyle, will join Co-founder & Global Futures Director of SOON Future Studies, Sarah Owen, to share key opportunities where you can incorporate these microtrends into your brand. Two of our visionary Originals, Hotelito at MUSA and Nikos Karaflos of Dexamenes°° Seaside Hotel, will join to share their own experiences with community-based hospitality. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eTYw5732