Five on Friday: May 1st, 2026
Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry
News May 1
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Waco Surf Unveils the Desperado, a 3D-Printed Luxury Community
Designed by FIRMAH Architecture and built by ICON, the development will span 450 acres in Texas
News April 29
Qapital Reinterprets Mountain Form in the Heart of Quito
The 32-story tower by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Uribe Schwarzkopf channels geology through architecture
News April 29
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Why Charter Furniture Is Worth a Stop at HD Expo
The brand will unveil 20-plus seating designs built for the next generation of hospitality
April 22
Dear Valentine Unveils New Guesthouses in New Orleans
Part of the Muses collection, the side-by-side properties celebrate their architectural history
News April 27
Palisociety Turns a 1939 Beverly Hills Residence Into Hôtel Lili
The 44-room property emerges as an intimate hideaway steeped in Old World elegance
News April 27
Five on Friday: April 24th, 2026
A look at the must-read news stories impacting the hospitality industry this week
News April 24
A New Social Salon Emerges at Hôtel Fouquet’s Paris
Le Galerie, designed by Friedmann & Versace, evokes an intimate Art Deco-inspired residence
News April 24
Nikki Beach To Launch Marrakech Resort in 2028
The lifestyle destination will feature a luxury hotel, branded residences, and signature beach club
News April 24
Winnie’s Jazz Club Reopens at Refinery Hotel in New York
Garrett Singer Architecture + Design transforms the lobby lounge into a 1920s speakeasy-inspired destination
News April 23
