Arena* is the annual Design Hotels™ global members’ conference that brings together key decision-makers from our member hotels and leading thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to explore the latest trends in hospitality, design, marketing, and beyond. The 2022 edition brought us to the island of Crete to explore the theme Circle Back Circle Forward. As the world accelerates, we gathered to contemplate where the past and present meet and how the bonds of infinite circularity connect us. With the island's rich history and an impressive roster of contributors as our guides, we explored circular economies and thinking, which is the path we see towards the sustainable future of travel and living.