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New Book "Desert Dreaming" Explores North American Desert Architecture and Sustainable Living Techniques in Arid Climates

🏘️ Authored by Jessica Ritz, "Desert Dreaming: Design in the Southwest and Beyond" ($50, Gibbs Smith) explores North American desert architecture. It covers the Chihuahuan, Mojave, Sonoran, and Great Basin regions, showcasing designs from traditional adobe to modernist styles. Featured projects include DUST's award-winning New Mexico house and OPA's Shapeshifter House in Nevada. The book highlights how architects creatively address the challenges of arid environments, blending ancient and contemporary techniques. Available at simonandschuster.com.

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Chef David Gingell Highlights Cornwall's Best Dining Spots, Including Argoe and Flora, in Personal Food Guide

🍴 David Gingell, co-owner of three London restaurants, now resides in Cornwall. He praises restaurants like Argoe in Newlyn for its exquisite fish, and Flora in St Martin. Helston boasts Pica Rico and Cast Café, while Falmouth offers Seaview Inn, Kelp Canteen, and Dark Pony for coffee. St Ives' St Eia is a winter wine spot. Flushing's Pavilion and Truro's Native Grain are top bakeries. Gear Farm near Helston is famed for Cornish pasties.

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Julia Khan Anselmo Expands Feisty Feast from Vancouver Supper Club to Global Community, Launches Clothing Line LAASSO

🍴 Julia Khan Anselmo started Feisty Feast in her Vancouver apartment to unite women through food and discussions on female-centric topics. Now in Amsterdam, she collaborates with brands like Serax, Asics, and Uniqlo. Her supper club evolved into a global community. Julia, inspired by her Trinidadian and Portuguese heritage, enjoys hosting with a planned yet relaxed approach, serving dishes like gnocchi and drinks including martinis and champagne. Her dream dinner guest is Luciano Pavarotti.

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Instinct AI Assistant Approaches $1B Annualized Transaction Volume, Over $500M in Travel-Related Sales

🚀 Instinct's personal AI agent, led by 23-year-old Noah Shinn, nears $1 billion in annualized transactions, with over $500 million in travel-related sales. This data reflects early adopters, not typical consumer behavior. The agent enables users to book travel via simple text. AI's role in travel evolves, emphasizing invisible interfaces and automated intent matching. Meanwhile, CollabsMap aids brands in using AI for visibility. Via.ai reports 3-5x conversion lift and 30% larger baskets through AI in real deployments.

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New Monograph Chronicles Rick Mather's Influence on UK Architecture, Featuring Major Works Like Ashmolean Museum

🏗️ Rick Mather (1937-2013), an American architect prominent in the UK, is known for his significant cultural projects. He arrived in the UK in 1963 and founded his firm in 1973. Major works include the Wallace Collection, National Maritime Museum, and Dulwich Picture Gallery (1999-2000). His projects include the Ashmolean Museum and the Towner Gallery. "Rick Mather: The Complete Works" by Kester Rattenbury, priced at £60, showcases his architectural influence.

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1OAM in Athens Expands with Island Pop-Ups and Danish Candle Collaboration, Retaining Main Hub in Gazi District

🏠 1OAM, founded by Eva Papadaki in 2016, is a creative hub in a 1973 warehouse in Athens, designed by Aristidis Romanos. This versatile space includes a café, bakery, apotheke, and lofts, offering a blend of work, creativity, and hospitality. Notable features include spiral staircases and raw concrete interiors, renovated by Gavalas Ioannidou Architecture and Studio Andrew Trotter. Upcoming projects include a candle collaboration with Louise Roe, launching in October 2026.

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Meta's Muse AI Agent Blocked by Hilton, Redirects Booking Attempt to Expedia in Washington, D.C.

📅 On September 29, 2026, Gaurav Sharma used Meta's AI, Muse, to book a Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C., for under $250, but was blocked by Hilton's site. In September 2026, over 70% of travelers used AI for research, yet less than 16% booked with AI. Google's AI Mode began hotel bookings with major partners. AI referrals to hotel sites grew fourfold, though AI bookings remain low. Younger travelers, especially Gen Z, lead AI usage.

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George Lucas Opens Skywalker Grill at Los Angeles’ Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Featuring American Cuisine

🌍 George Lucas and Mellody Hobson unveiled The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, featuring the Skywalker Grill. Designed by Rockwell Group, the restaurant offers stunning views of downtown L.A. and midcentury modern-inspired interiors. Culinary director Diego Cardoso presents California-ingredient-driven American cuisine, including chicken tenders with caviar, and Skywalker Ranch wagyu burgers. The museum is located at One Lucas Plaza, 3800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA.

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2026 Hospitality Show Moves to Miami Beach in November, Featuring Six New Solution-Driven Pavilions and Networking Spaces

📈 The 2026 Hospitality Show will take place in Miami Beach in November. This event gathers hotel owners, operators, industry leaders, and solution providers to discuss topics like AI, workforce development, rising costs, and revenue growth. New features include six solution-driven pavilions and curated meetings. Notable speakers include Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation at Disney, and Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta. The show anticipates over 86% of attendees emphasize the importance of friendly staff for guest loyalty.

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Italy's Hotel Industry Leads Europe with 42.8% GOP Margin in 2026 Amid Rising Tourist Arrivals and Spending

📈 Italy experienced a 4.43% rise in tourist arrivals in H1 2026, with occupancy rates at 51.2%, surpassing Spain and France. Italy's GOP margin climbed to 42.8%, driven by a 8% ADR increase and 6% F&B revenue growth. Milan's luxury hotels reported a 33% increase in GOPPAR. Southern Europe's GOPPAR rose 8% YTD to July 2026. Italy's payroll growth was 4.1%, with utilities costs decreasing by 1.7%. Labour costs per room increased by 4.1%.

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