A Hospitality Design Pioneer Creating Spaces That Transform Businesses and Delight Guests
In hospitality, success is often judged by what guests see: the lighting, the textures, the atmosphere captured in photographs and shared across social media. Yet the most extraordinary spaces are not defined by aesthetics alone. They are measured by how they work how effortlessly teams move, how naturally guests flow through environments, how seamlessly a…
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Sorcha Drakeford
Creative Director & Founder of Design@Studio17
In an industry where aesthetics often overshadow functionality, one designer is challenging the conventional approach to hospitality spaces. Sorcha Drakeford’s journey from restaurant floors to design studios represents a rare fusion of operational expertise and creative vision, proving that the most impactful designs emerge from genuine understanding of how spaces truly work.
Cécilia Pitré
Creative Lifestyle Director of KINGDOM HUB
In the bustling heart of Riyadh, where ancient traditions dance with modern ambitions, Cécilia Pitré has found her calling as a cultural bridge-builder. Her journey reads like a beautifully curated exhibition, each chapter adding layers of depth to her understanding of what it means to create experiences that transcend mere service to become transformative encounters with art, culture, and humanity itself.
Vikas Sharma
Senior Vice President of Central Park
In the landscape of luxury hospitality, where marble lobbies once defined grandeur and silver service represented the pinnacle of sophistication, one leader has witnessed and orchestrated a remarkable transformation. Vikas Sharma stands as a testament to how authentic leadership, rooted in structured discipline yet nurtured by genuine human connection, can redefine an entire industry’s approach to service excellence.
