Hospitality Design Magazine

2 days ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Stephanie Chen

Hospitality is in a moment of reinvention, where evolving guest expectations, economic shifts, and a technology revolution are prompting new ways of thinking. At HD Expo + Conference 2025, insightful panels brought together executives, designers, and developers to explore how the industry is adapting to the vastly changing landscape. From smarter tech and targeted investments to the growing need for connection and inclusion, here are six key takeaways driving the conversation.

3 days ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Stephanie Chen

Las Vegas is no stranger to reinvention. At this year’s HD Expo + Conference, an expert panel featuring Michael Wood of Wynn Design & Development, Matt Erickson of MGM Resorts International, Lin Jerome of Refined Restaurant Group, and Elizabeth Blau of Blau + Associates spotlighted what’s driving the city’s ever-evolving hospitality scene. The consensus: today’s travelers are coming for much more than gaming. Las Vegas remains one of the world’s most experimental and inspiring hospitality hubs.

3 days ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Stephanie Chen

Airbnb has introduced a trio of new launches designed to enhance the guest journey from booking to checkout. Unveiled today, the platform’s expanded offerings include Airbnb Services, a revamped version of Airbnb Experiences, and a redesigned app that houses everything in one seamless place. “Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people travel. More than two billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place to stay,” says Brian Chesky, Airbnb cofounder and CEO.

4 days ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Stephanie Chen

Fish Cheeks, a popular Thai seafood restaurant in New York, has expanded to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The new 2,200-square-foot outpost comes nearly a decade after Fish Cheeks’ NoHo debut. Designed by Space NY, the interiors pay tribute to the original Manhattan location, reinterpreting traditional Thai architecture with signature elements like temple-inspired rooflines and rich wooden paneling.

1 week ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Stephanie Chen

Designs for Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial are unveiled, hotels are stepping up their game for sports tourism, and HD Expo + Conference wraps another edition in Las Vegas. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Sports tourism is quickly gaining ground, with its impact extending far beyond marquee events like the Super Bowl and Formula 1, reports Hotel Dive.