Caitlin St John

1 week ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Caitlin St John

A collaboration between Cooper Carry and Muza Lab, the revitalization of the historic Palm House hotel in Palm Beach, Florida blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Bernhardt Hospitality played a crucial role in the five-year project by providing custom casegoods, seating, and outdoor furniture that seamlessly integrate with the hotel’s elegant design. The vision for the Palm House hotel was to create a space that honors its rich heritage while embracing contemporary sophistication.

2 weeks ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Caitlin St John

Trump rolls out risky new tariffs, Osaka readies for its second World Expo, and the man behind One World Trade Center dies. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Designboom takes an in-depth look at what’s to come at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. Kicking off April 13th, the World’s Fair will run for six months on the artificial island of Yumeshima, located southwest of Maishima island.

1 month ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Caitlin St John

From restaurant openings to large-scale renovations, Sin City continues to reinvent itself With major projects underway both on and off the Las Vegas Strip—like the Athletics’ 33,000-seat stadium designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Brightline West, a 218-mile, all-electric high-speed rail service between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California (both slated for completion in 2028)—2025 is shaping up to be another banner year in Sin City. According to the Las Vegas Convention and...

2 months ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Caitlin St John

As the design world embraces eclecticism and out-of-the-box thinking, there is a move away from mass-produced, machine-made pieces in favor of more bespoke, handmade options. Product design, specifically, is leaning into a rich blend of artisanal, handcrafted elements and unexpected material pairings. Here, designers share the trends they are embracing to craft spaces that feel intentional, grounded, and unique.

2 months ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Caitlin St John

Starwood Hotels makes its comeback, Pharrell Williams invests in a 17th-century Paris hotel, and U.S. restaurants react to Trump’s immigration crackdown. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. American billionaire Barry Sternlicht has announced plans to rename his hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts—which comprises 14 properties under the 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, Treehouse Hotels, and SH Collection banners—to Starwood Hotels, reports Skift.