6

JUNE

09:00 – 09:45 

Hospitality in numbers: a deep dive with data intelligence into Europe with STR

Let's set the scene.  In this HI Design Europe opening presentation, STR’s Alexander Robinson explores the state of the market – using a combination of data and forecasting to chart the forces shaping hotel design and development, both locally and regionally.

Speaker:

Alex Robinson

Senior Manager,
Industry Partners, STR

In discussion with:

Hamish Kilburn

Presenter & Head of Commercial
NO Uniform

6

JUNE

15:05 – 16:00

Design vs demand: the creative pressures of a proactive hospitality scene

Hear from the global players in leading hotel groups on the challenges faced by designers to answer the increasing demand on the hotel development landscape.

This panel discussion, moderated by presenter and host Hamish Kilburn, will explore innovative design solutions, creative shortcuts to avoid and, ultimately, question whether or not the design industry has reached its maximum speed in the race between creative frontiers and the suits at the top signing on the dotted lines.

Panellists:

Paola Mantello

Director Of Design, Central And Eastern Europe
Hilton Worldwide

Katie Edgar

Director of Interior Design
Yotel

Enrico Fantini

Director Project Development, Design & Technical Services (UK & Europe)
The Ascott Limited

Arun Rana

Design Director
Accor Hotels

In discussion with:

Hamish Kilburn

Presenter & Head of Commercial
NO Uniform

7

JUNE

09:00 – 09:45

La dolce vita: crafting a truly local narrative in hotel design

Welcome to Italy, where craft is home. In the ever-developing hotel design scene, the design community is striving for deeper connections with local culture. In a dynamic panel discussion with like-minded design visionaries, presenter and host Hamish Kilburn will explore unconventional ways designers are exploring the art of crafting a truly local narrative in hotel design.

Beyond the cliché perameters of buzzwords and meaningless phrases, we will explore how designers can dare to infuse regional charm, history and traditions with confidence into a modern hotel's aesthetic, and how the desire to ‘travel like a nomad’ is challenging the design community to work in uncharted territory to create culture from sand.

Panellists:

Elena Verdera Pastor

Associate Interior Designer
Studio Moren

Attilio Giaquinto

Architetto
G*AA

Ramona Bittere

Senior Designer
Muza Lab

Laura Frias

Designer
Rockwell Group

In discussion with:

Hamish Kilburn

Presenter & Head of Commercial
NO Uniform

5,6,7

JUNE

Throughout the three days

Sketching with Charles Leon

This year, we are delighted to welcome Artist & Writer, Charles Leon, who will lead sketching classes for everyone. If you enjoy sketching or fancy giving it a whirl for the first time in this beautiful setting, please join Charles in one of his sessions.

Charles Leon

Sketch Artist & Author


CONTACT US

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Louisa Walton

Tel: +971 58 159 0945
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Charlie Gilmour

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