Nanko van den Brule
Nanko is the founder of Studio Klinker and a hospitality designer with more than two decades of experience shaping hotels across the Netherlands and Europe. His work focuses on the intersection of design, brand storytelling and business strategy. Nanko believes that hospitality design should go beyond aesthetics to create meaningful emotional experiences for guests while supporting strong operational performance. By aligning the interests of developers, operators and guests, he develops hospitality concepts that are both commercially successful and emotionally engaging. Through his projects and speaking engagements, he advocates for a more holistic approach to hotel design—one where wellbeing, identity and guest experience are central to creating lasting value.
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Wellbeing by Design: Creating Emotional Impact Through Design23-Apr-2026Hotel Innovation Stage
