Hotel design is currently an exciting area of architecture. New trends in hotel design are currently coming about as a result of the modern desire to travel, increase our range of experiences, and utilize our precious leisure time more effectively. As hotel guests become more discerning, hotel design is no longer just about the variable permutations of restaurant, bar, lobby, leisure facilities, and meeting rooms. The design, development and refurbishment of hotels is hugely important to hoteliers if they are to strive to take the hotel industry forward. The issue of design within the successful development of international brands as well as individual hotels is now understood to be hugely significant. In the current climate of accelerated change, architects must now ensure that hotel design continues to evolve, in order that the sector can go from strength to strength.

Hotel Design 2007 is a one - day conference exploring issues of design and the future trends in the hotel industry, tackling the key questions in this crucial sector. An exciting line-up of presentations from key players in the industry, as well as a variety of interesting case studies will give you an overview of developments and trends in hotel design, thus positioning you at the forefront of hospitality planning and design. This event is for all those involved in the creation of new hotels: architects and designers, owners and operators, investors and developers, financiers and consultants.

Key topics to be addressed
- Understand the trends and priorities within the hotel industry
- Developments in budget hotel design
- Creating a boutique hotel
- What are the drivers of mass market success?
- Investigating the re-use of buildings as hotels
- Sustainable hotels: are they feasible?
- Meet the frontrunners in this growth industry and make valuable contacts for the future

Speakers include
Robert B. Cook, Chief Executive, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Hotels
Lyndall DeMarco, Executive Director, The Tourism Partnership
Trevor Morris, Managing Director, SPPARC Architecture
Laurie Chetwood, Chetwood AssociatesJan Wilson, Managing Director, RPW Design
John Whiles, Director, Jestico + Whiles