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Business + People
2026 Design Firm and Hotelier of the Year Announced
HD will honor Curioso and Grupo Habita at the 22nd annual HD Awards ceremony
1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley Heads to the Catskills
Starwood Hotels taps ODA and DesignAgency for the forthcoming lakeside retreat
Equinox Resort Amaala to Open Along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea
Foster + Partners and Rockwell Group collaborate on the ultra-luxury marina-front property
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Five on Friday
Five on Friday: March 6th, 2026
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
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Business + People
Deadline Extended: Enter the HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition
Submissions for the eighth annual contest have been extended to Friday, March 13th
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Business + People
Introducing HD Expo + Conference’s Inaugural Curators
Leading voices across ownership, brand, design, and procurement shape the show’s 2026 education program
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Hotels + Resorts
Six Senses the Palm to Open on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Cape Town-based SAOTA designs an all-suite beachfront resort with wellness at its core
The Nashville EDITION Breaks Ground in the Gulch
The mixed-use tower—with 261 hotel rooms and 84 residences—features a sleek glass façade and modern interiors
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Development + Destinations
Hospitality’s Next Wave: This Is What’s Driving 2026 Development
Human connection shapes hospitality design more than ever
Trendspotting: Neuroinclusive Design
Three sectors rethink the built environment for the diverse ways people think and feel
The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort Embraces Tactile Design
The ski-in/ski-out hotel builds on the enduring legacy of founder Robert Redford
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F+B
The Alchemist Café Flaunts Hong Kong Heritage at HKIA
The 3,358-square-foot F&B concept revives nostalgic design elements and local craft
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Boutique + Lifestyle
Auberge Introduces Residences at the Lodge at Blue Sky
The new private community offers secluded living anchored in the expansive Utah wilderness
