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📣 A major leadership appointment for the UK hospitality sector 📣⁠
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the world’s leading hotel groups.⁠
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In this role, Neetu will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels across the region, leading the continued growth and performance of IHG’s UK & Ireland estate while strengthening partnerships across its diverse owner community.⁠
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With over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Neetu is widely recognised for her commercial leadership, ability to build high-performing teams and her track record of delivering long-term value for owners.⁠
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As Karin Sheppard commented:⁠
“She brings a unique combination of strategic clarity, operational understanding and deep commercial experience of the UK&I market, alongside a genuine passion for people and performance.”⁠
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Responding to the appointment, Neetu said:⁠
“I am honoured to join IHG at such an exciting moment for its UK&I estate… I see significant opportunities to deliver for our owners across all segments while working with IHG’s talented teams and partners to continue delivering True Hospitality to our guests.”⁠
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The UK & Ireland remains a key growth market for IHG, with more than 400 hotels across 11 brands, including InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.⁠
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A huge congratulations to Neetu Mistry on this exciting new role.

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📣 A major leadership appointment for the UK hospitality sector 📣⁠
⁠
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the world’s leading hotel groups.⁠
⁠
In this role, Neetu will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels across the region, leading the continued growth and performance of IHG’s UK & Ireland estate while strengthening partnerships across its diverse owner community.⁠
⁠
With over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Neetu is widely recognised for her commercial leadership, ability to build high-performing teams and her track record of delivering long-term value for owners.⁠
⁠
As Karin Sheppard commented:⁠
“She brings a unique combination of strategic clarity, operational understanding and deep commercial experience of the UK&I market, alongside a genuine passion for people and performance.”⁠
⁠
Responding to the appointment, Neetu said:⁠
“I am honoured to join IHG at such an exciting moment for its UK&I estate… I see significant opportunities to deliver for our owners across all segments while working with IHG’s talented teams and partners to continue delivering True Hospitality to our guests.”⁠
⁠
The UK & Ireland remains a key growth market for IHG, with more than 400 hotels across 11 brands, including InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.⁠
⁠
A huge congratulations to Neetu Mistry on this exciting new role.

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Is AI making work more isolated? New research suggests the opposite.⁠
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According to the latest Global Workplace Survey 2026 from Gensler Research Institute, employees who regularly use AI tools are actually more collaborative, more engaged in learning, and have stronger team relationships than their peers.⁠
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Key findings from the survey of 16,400 office workers across 16 countries include:⁠
• 30% of employees are now AI Power Users⁠
• AI users spend less time working alone and more time learning and socialising⁠
• Office attendance has stabilised at 55% of the working week⁠
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As Janet Pogue McLaurin explains:⁠
“We often assume that more technology means less connection… but the employees most embedded in AI workflows are also the ones with better team relationships.”⁠
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The message for workplace design is clear: as AI reshapes work, the physical workplace becomes even more important.⁠
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👉️ Read the full insights on Design Insider - link in our bio! ⁠
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#WorkplaceDesign

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Is AI making work more isolated? New research suggests the opposite.⁠
⁠
According to the latest Global Workplace Survey 2026 from Gensler Research Institute, employees who regularly use AI tools are actually more collaborative, more engaged in learning, and have stronger team relationships than their peers.⁠
⁠
Key findings from the survey of 16,400 office workers across 16 countries include:⁠
• 30% of employees are now AI Power Users⁠
• AI users spend less time working alone and more time learning and socialising⁠
• Office attendance has stabilised at 55% of the working week⁠
⁠
As Janet Pogue McLaurin explains:⁠
“We often assume that more technology means less connection… but the employees most embedded in AI workflows are also the ones with better team relationships.”⁠
⁠
The message for workplace design is clear: as AI reshapes work, the physical workplace becomes even more important.⁠
⁠
👉️ Read the full insights on Design Insider - link in our bio! ⁠
⁠
#WorkplaceDesign

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KI is advancing its commitment to neuroinclusive design, developing research-led furniture solutions that support different ways of thinking, learning and engaging across education and workplace environments.⁠
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From sensory-responsive seating like Cogni to movement-supporting solutions such as the Ricochet Wobble Stool, KI’s portfolio helps designers create spaces that support focus, movement and wellbeing for neurodivergent users.⁠
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As Alison Mallett explains:⁠
“Neuroinclusive design isn’t about a single specialist product… it’s about providing options that allow people to feel comfortable, calm and able to concentrate.”⁠
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Read more on Design Insider⁠
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#InclusiveDesign #FurnitureDesign

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KI is advancing its commitment to neuroinclusive design, developing research-led furniture solutions that support different ways of thinking, learning and engaging across education and workplace environments.⁠
⁠
From sensory-responsive seating like Cogni to movement-supporting solutions such as the Ricochet Wobble Stool, KI’s portfolio helps designers create spaces that support focus, movement and wellbeing for neurodivergent users.⁠
⁠
As Alison Mallett explains:⁠
“Neuroinclusive design isn’t about a single specialist product… it’s about providing options that allow people to feel comfortable, calm and able to concentrate.”⁠
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Read more on Design Insider⁠
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#InclusiveDesign #FurnitureDesign

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Nearly six decades on, Newmor continues to balance heritage craftsmanship with digital innovation.⁠
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In our latest interview, David Johnston shares how the family-owned manufacturer is evolving to meet the needs of today’s hospitality and workplace designers, from investing in digital printing capabilities and bespoke design services to maintaining one of the UK’s largest ex-stock commercial wallcovering facilities.⁠
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The conversation explores:⁠
• Why manufacturing expertise and long-term investment remain central to Newmor’s success⁠
• How digital production is enabling greater creative flexibility for designers⁠
• Why British manufacturing continues to hold global value⁠
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As Johnston explains, the goal is simple: balancing design agility with production certainty so designers can move quickly without compromising reliability.⁠
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Read the full interview - link in bio! ⁠
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#CommercialInteriors #Wallcoverings

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Nearly six decades on, Newmor continues to balance heritage craftsmanship with digital innovation.⁠
⁠
In our latest interview, David Johnston shares how the family-owned manufacturer is evolving to meet the needs of today’s hospitality and workplace designers, from investing in digital printing capabilities and bespoke design services to maintaining one of the UK’s largest ex-stock commercial wallcovering facilities.⁠
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The conversation explores:⁠
• Why manufacturing expertise and long-term investment remain central to Newmor’s success⁠
• How digital production is enabling greater creative flexibility for designers⁠
• Why British manufacturing continues to hold global value⁠
⁠
As Johnston explains, the goal is simple: balancing design agility with production certainty so designers can move quickly without compromising reliability.⁠
⁠
Read the full interview - link in bio! ⁠
⁠
#CommercialInteriors #Wallcoverings

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