The humble hotel guest area has come a long way from hushed conversations and staid business meetings, as inclusive social spaces become the beating hearts not only of hotels, but of neighborhoods. Design Hotels™presents four members leading the way with engaging and thoughtful spaces, where guests and locals alike are inspired to create, collaborate and play.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel, has won the ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’ award at the esteemed annual Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) ceremony in New York.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa recently celebrated its official opening, becoming YTL Hotels’ first Classic Hotel in Europe and the only member of The Leading Hotels of the World in southwest England.

From Japan to Central Park New York, from London to beautiful Transylvania in Romania… here are a few great places around the world where autumn brings some kind of magic.

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles announced a new and exclusive experience for its guests, “Ranger for a Day”, consisting of environmental conservation activities, and spending a day with a park ranger on the neighboring island of Curieuse. This experience only available to Raffles’ guests, is a fascinating journey in which they will bond with Seychelles natural wonders, and get unique insight into the local environment, that can’t be found in any travel guide.

Amongst the bustling, cobbled streets of Spitalfields, Batty Langley’s is the latest hotel to grace London’s trendiest neighborhood.

The Mercer Barcelona is proud to announce that the award winning Chef Giuseppe Iannotti of Benevento, Italy, will open restaurant Kresios in early 2016.

Exceptional elegance in an extraordinary setting: Kempinski Hotels takes over the San Clemente Palace Hotel in the Lagoon of Venice.

After decades of Mafia domination, Sicily’s chief city is re-emerging as one of Europe’s great capitals. This dazzling city presents intriguing contrasts, from elegant, middle-class shopping quarters to the ancient and enchanting old city, divided by winding alleys lined with noisy outdoor markets. Here are the best 10 things to do in Palermo according to Travel for Senses.

In its debut year, the ITC Grand Bharat in Gurgaon, India, has been ranked No. 4 on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World in the 28th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2015. It is the only hotel from India featured in the Top 50 of the world’s best. With a score of 98.319, the ITC Grand Bharat was also named the No. 1 Resort in Asia.