/ GLOBAL LAUNCH AT BAR BASSO
At Bar Basso, we gathered for a day of conversation and shared perspectives. Together with @dunilightingsolutions and @stylttrampoli ,@signifymycreation , a global premiere unfolded - set within one of Milan’s most iconic spaces.
Together with with @bart.maeyens and @mastockett , @dorte.bagge talked about light, atmosphere, and the uniqueness of experiences. Drinks, appetizers, and an open exchange of thoughts - exactly where ideas comes alive.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. A big thank you to our mediapartner @sleepermagazine
Photo credit: @elofmartin
#thelobby #milandesignweek #hospitality #connection
/ A GATHERING AT 1930
During Milan Design Week, we gathered at @1930cocktailbar in a space that lives somewhere between reality and imagination. Together with @dunilightingsolutions , @stylttrampoli , @signifymycreation , and @farmilygroup , we explored how light, space, and taste shape the way we connect.
The Lobby co-hosted a conversation between @eriknissen , @benjicavagna and @dorte.bagge whilst uniquely made drinks and appetizers was shared between the guests in this secret place, surrounded by newly released portable lamps, setting a cosy atmosphere - like gathered around a fireplace.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and made this night one of a kind. More than an event - a profound way of gathering.
Also a big thank you to our mediapartner @sleepermagazine .
Photocredit: @elofmartin
#thelobby #milandesignweek #hospitality #connection
Milan Design Week marked the launch of d.ls — a week where our vision took shape through events, experiences, and the people who were part of it.
A big thank you to everyone who came by to experience it with us, and to everyone involved in making it happen.
Here’s a look back at some of the moments along the way.
/ GET YOUR TICKET NOW!
You can now apply to participate in The Lobby 2026. We recommend you buy your ticket early as seats are limited. No later than July 1st.
The Lobby is a two-day event and conference for top decisionmakers within hospitality. Here you will meet and connect with each other and with premium brands within design and decor.
All participants will be approved by us.
Get your ticket via our webpage or link in bio.
#thelobby #hospitalityevent #movinghospitality #event #copenhagen
/ INVITATION
The Lobby is going to Milan!
Join us at the notorious Bar Basso Milan for an exhibition with @dunilightingsolutions as they unveil a global premiere of a new product designed by @stylttrampoli - creators of some of the world’s most iconic hospitality destinations.
Media Partner @sleepermagazine
Mingle, conversations & drinks.
We hope to see you there! #TheLobby #MovingHospitality #SleeperMagazine #MilanDesignWeek
HEADLINE SPONSOR / @unidrain
Established in 2003 by Danish architect Claus Dyre, Unidrain pioneered the world’s first linear shower drain. Since then, we have grown into one of the leading manufacturers of high-end shower solutions worldwide.
From the very beginning, our ambition has been to rethink the role of the drain in bathroom architecture. At Unidrain, we see the drain not simply as a technical necessity, but as an integrated design element that supports clean lines, architectural freedom, and a refined overall expression. For hotel operators and facility teams, the solution offers durability, easy cleaning, and low maintenance. Qualities that are highly valued in daily operations.
#thelobby #hospitalityevent #copenhagen #thelobbysponsor
/ ARTICLE OUT IN SLEEPER MAGAZINE
We’re happy to share an article about The Lobby is featured in Sleeper Magazine, Issue 125. Read the article in link in our bio.
Thank you to @sleepermagazine for the feature, and to our community of guests, collaborators, and friends who continue to make The Lobby what it is.
We move hospitality — together.
#TheLobby #SleeperMagazine #Hospitality #Community #MovingHospitality
HEADLINE SPONSOR / @massimocopenhagen
For more than 20 years massimo has focused on creating handmade contemporary rugs for both private homes and public spaces. massimo believes that any interior can be elevated with uplifting colours and pleasant textures - and they do it one rug at a time.
Today, the collection includes more than 350 rug variations, of which 98% is available in stock and ready to ship from their 1,600 sqm showroom in Birkerød. And the possibilities don’t end there, since massimo is offering customised service for both, private and contract projects. When choosing the materials, massimo’s focus has always been on well-being, positive impact on the environment and superior quality.
That decision - to only work with natural and recycled materials - is rooted in the Scandinavian way of living rather than the latest trends. Each material, from bamboo to hemp, lends its own characteristics to the rug, making them distinctive and suitable for different areas.
“We strive to create timeless pieces that will last. We want them to feel current today and, in the years to come. This is why the quality has to be second to none. The choice of weaving technique, strength of the fibers, eco-friendly materials. And this is where we’re really thriving.”
- Chim Scavenius Sonne-Schmidt, massimo’s owner
Meet Massimo Copenhagen at The Lobby 2026.
#thelobby #hospitalityevent #copenhagen #thelobbysponsor
DESIGNING BELONGING - A hospitality mindset rooted in people
This Monday at Ambiente Frankfurt, Dorte Bagge and Constantina Tsoutsikou will meet for a conversation about a hospitality mindset rooted in people, where real value is created through human interaction and experience.
Together, they’ll explore how hospitality spaces can be intentionally designed to support community, connection, and meaningful interaction — while still working beautifully in everyday life, all year round.
Belonging doesn’t happen by chance - It’s created by design.
Hope to see you there!
📍 Ambiente, Frankfurt
🗓 February 9 at 12 PM
#talk #ambiente #thelobbycph #studiolost
/ Letter from Dorte
Karin Visth from the gourmet and Michelin-awarded restaurant KOKS spoke at The Lobby 2025 about the intriguing subject of how to keep culinary traditions alive in an ever-changing fine-dining industry. It sparked my curiosity — how do they actually live everyday activism in their work? So, I travelled to the Faroe Islands to see for myself. I visited both Karin and the founder, Johannes Jensen, to explore how they think and consider this perspective.
We met in their small cottage on the very last opening day of the season.I stood with Karin by the shoreline as she inspected the seafood, moments before it was pulled straight from the cold ocean and placed on my plate — locally sourced, authentic, and deeply rooted in tradition, reimagined in a modern artistic form.
Another unforgettable moment was the extraordinary dinner at Ræst, unfolding inside a 400-year-old farmhouse where you instantly felt as if you were sitting in a relative’s dining room. Intimate and cosy. Here, Mexican culinary traditions meet Faroese fermentation in a way that is both surprising and profoundly connected to this specific place.
Some of my key takeaways: Look to your local ingredients - and be proud of them. It anchors you in your community and is good for the environment, which we at The Lobby believes is worth investing in. For years, food in the Faroe Islands was heavily influenced by Danish cuisine, mirroring the same challenge seen in Greenland. Johannes has worked tirelessly to shift this narrative toward the local. We believe you should do things wholeheartedly, with effort and quality in mind. That’s what the Lobby stands for, and that’s what we encourage our partners and guests to do. Sometimes it’s better to simplify your concept or menu and focus on who you are, what the local area offers, and what your true priorities are. Being selective doesn’t diminish your value - on the contrary, it enhances it.
KOKS genuinely embody everyday activism, and I admire Karin Visth and Johannes Jensen deeply for it. My visit left me with plenty of food for thought; to look closer to home when I can, to be more conscious, and to make wiser, more thoughtful choices.
Celebrating Failures ✨
This year at The Lobby we invite you to drop the mask of perfection - to learn, to rebuild, and to connect through the lessons failure offers.
Failure is not the end of the story - it's the messy, brilliant beginning of a new one.
Failure doesn’t shut you down. It hands you a clean sheet of paper, sharpens your pencil, and reminds you to continue - even when things burn, break, or fall apart.
Failure humbles us. It teaches resilience you can’t buy, fake, or masterclass your way into.
When we fail together, something remarkable happens - walls come down, egos fade, teams bond over the late-night disasters, the near-misses, and the “what were we thinking?” moments. It turns colleagues into confidants, and opens space for empathy, for creativity, and for each other.
In failing together, we find the courage to transform - and the community to rise again.
Failure is not our downfall — it’s our common ground, a training ground. It’s what moves us forward. What make us better leaders, creators, and friends.
#thelobbycph #hospitalityevent #movinghospotality #celebratingfailures
