Hotels and leisure
We lead the design and development of hotel and leisure projects that redefine guest experience, operational performance, and commercial success. With a portfolio spanning over 1,000 hotel projects worldwide, our teams provide full-service design solutions, from initial concept through to operational delivery. Our expertise covers a wide range of hospitality environments, including integrated resorts, new build hotels, redevelopment of existing hotel buildings, city centre boutique hotels, eco-resorts and high-end mixed-use sustainable developments. We focus on creating distinctive, high-performing spaces that meet the evolving needs of both operators and guests.
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We develop the world's best-loved hotels and resorts:
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Insights
Developers and real estate investors expect more from their property. Our experts provide the latest thinking:
A framework for specifying novel concrete technologies
Timber buildings are gaining appeal – but what are the whole life carbon savings?
Digital, human, inclusive – how to design a workplace for neurodivergent people
Can virtual design and construction (VDC) transform the efficiency of today’s building process?
What emissions are hiding in your value chain?
Achieving net-zero buildings: An action plan for market transformation
Unlocking value in buildings: developing the business case for building circular
Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings: Electric, Efficient, and Flexible
Experts
To speak to our global property team, contact us today.
Simon Gill
Global and UKIMEA Hotels and Leisure Leader
Simon is the office leader for Arup in Winchester and business leader for Arup’s hotels and leisure business across the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.
Simon Gill
Global and UKIMEA Hotels and Leisure Leader
Winchester, UK
Simon is the office leader for Arup in Winchester and business leader for Arup’s hotels and leisure business across the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.
Anthony Chiu
Asia Pacific Property Leader
Anthony Chiu is the Property, Science and Industry Portfolio Leader for Arup’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, which spans East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Anthony Chiu
Asia Pacific Property Leader
Hong Kong
- Asia Pacific Residential Property Leader
- Asia Pacific Commercial Property Leader
- Asia Pacific Hotels and Leisure Leader
- Asia Pacific Broadcast and Media Leader
- Asia Pacific Sports Leader
Anthony Chiu is the Property, Science and Industry Portfolio Leader for Arup’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, which spans East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Darragh Canning
Europe Hotels and Leisure Leader
Darragh Canning is a Director at Arup. He is a Chartered Engineer with over 24 years’ experience in the construction industry, having graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with an honours degree in Building Services Engineering in 1996.
Darragh Canning
Europe Hotels and Leisure Leader
Ireland
Darragh Canning is a Director at Arup. He is a Chartered Engineer with over 24 years’ experience in the construction industry, having graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with an honours degree in Building Services Engineering in 1996.