Five on Friday: August 21st, 2026
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
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The Hedges Inn Returns with a Redesign by David Netto
The East Hampton landmark’s refreshed guestrooms, restaurant, and bar honor its 150-year legacy
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Odami Channels Craft and Restraint at Toronto’s Shinji
The local design firm creates an atmospheric study in materiality inspired by Japan’s denim industry
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Nature and Tradition Shape Hale Hokuala Kauai
Set to open this October, the first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Hawaii draws inspiration from traditional…
News August 20
Tihany Design Brings a New Chapter to the Breakers Beach Club
A $15 million transformation reimagines the iconic oceanfront venue through the romance of the Italian Riviera
News August 20
Milwaukee’s Cassis Brings the South of France to the Midwest
The restaurant channels French warmth and romance through richly layered interiors by Chicago-based studio Kuchar
News August 18
Badmaash Fuses Indian Soul and California Skate Culture
Designed by Preen, Inc., the 2,000-square-foot Venice outpost channels earthy luxury through a laidback street-inspired aesthetic
News August 18
Studio WYZE Designs a Mediterranean Escape in London
Modern Greek restaurant Fenix Mayfair channels the rhythm of the Cyclades through light, materiality, and spatial flow
News August 17
Five on Friday: August 14th, 2026
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