Sophie Harper

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Editor at Hotel Designs

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Articles

In Review: Sinners - Ryan Coogler’s Blood-Soaked Southern Gothic Swings Big and Mostly Hits

1 week ago | scifipulse.net | Sophie Harper

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is a genre-defying odyssey that melds Southern Gothic horror, blues-infused musicality, and biting social commentary into a cinematic experience that’s as audacious as it is haunting. Set in 1930s Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront vampiric forces that serve as metaphors for systemic oppression and cultural erasure.
Embrace sustainable luxury with ARRAN

3 weeks ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Embrace sustainable luxury with ARRANLuxury cosmetics brand ARRAN, tells us how we can experience the serenity of Scottish-sourced natural fragrances whilst embracing sustainability…Every year, over 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, with half of it being single-use. In the UK alone, up to 10 million plastic bottles from liquid soaps and hand sanitisers end up in landfills – an alarming statistic that highlights the urgent need for change.
Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Red Sea Global unveils Laheq IslandRed Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has unveiled Laheq Island, a new residential community at The Red Sea promising to bring island-lifestyle to Saudi Arabia for the first time…Laheq marks the first plans beyond Phase One of The Red Sea that have been revealed to date.
VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2025

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2025Come with us on a world tour as we search the globe for April’s most anticipating hotel openings to keep you in the know…Finally we’re peeling the winter layers from our skin in anticipation of soaking up some natural vitamin D – but where in the world should we be looking for holiday (and design) inspiration?
Porta Romana x Harris Reed at LFW

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Porta Romana x Harris Reed at LFWFrom high society to high fashion, Porta Romana teamed up with fashion designer Harris Reed to collaborate on his latest collection, GILDED, launched at London Fashion Week 2025… Porta Romana is proud to have collaborated with trailblazing British designer Harris Reed on his latest collection GILDED, launched at London Fashion Week 2025. Florence Pugh opened the show at the Tate Britain to create a truly memorable experience.
Lamington Group appoints Josh Renouf

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Lamington Group appoints Josh Renouf Expanding its presence on the hospitality scene, Lamington Group is investing in its people as much as its hotels with new hires and role creation to support its innovation in sustainability… Following the news at the end of last year of Lamington Group’s newly appointed Board of Directors, the sustainable hospitality company has announced the appointment of Josh Renouf as Circular Design Manager, marking a major step forward in the company’s commitment to...
New plans submitted for Custom House redevelopment

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

New plans submitted for Custom House redevelopment Custom House City Limited, advised by Montagu Evans, has submitted plans for the sensitive refurbishment and redevelopment of the Grade I listed Custom House on Lower Thames Street in the City of London… An exceptional example of Neo-Classical architecture situated at the historic Pool of London, Custom House holds significant national importance for its role in the history of British overseas commerce and was the home of customs and trade...
Checking in to Wilderness Mokete, Botswana

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Checking in to Wilderness Mokete, BotswanaWilderness Mokete is one of the latest additions to the Wilderness portfolio of safari camps across eight countries in Africa.
Ruby Group expands with landmark Berlin project

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Ruby Group expands with landmark Berlin projectThe Ruby Group strengthens its presence in Germany with its Berlin debut – marking the first signing under the Ruby Hotels brand since it joined the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio in February this year…The Ruby Hotels brand, founded by CEO Michael Struck, continues its European expansion with a major new project in Berlin, seamlessly combining Lean Luxury design with a carefully restored landmark building.
Rockwell Group to design Nobu New Cairo

1 month ago | hoteldesigns.net | Sophie Harper

Rockwell Group to design Nobu New CairoA masterpiece of Japanese and Egyptian-inspired design, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in Egypt, SODIC partners with Rockwell Group to design Nobu’s first hotel and restaurant in Egypt at Eastown District New Cairo (EDNC)…Rockwell Group has been appointed by real estate developer SODIC to design Egypt’s first Nobu hotel and restaurant.