Nearly 550 people gathered at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino on May 6th during HD Expo + Conference to reveal the winners and honor the finalists of Hospitality Design’s 21st annual HD Awards in projects and products. During the ceremony, Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels and Meyer Davis were named Hotelier and Design Firm of the Year, respectively, alongside HDAC Awards of Excellence honorees Karie and Julian Brittano of the Brittano Group.

Thank you to our sponsors: Interiors from Spain and Viso (Title); Williams Sonoma Business to Business/West Elm (Student Competition); Emser Tile, Mandy Li Collection, Provado, Royal Thai, and Waterworks (VIP Tables); Yellow Goat Design (Awards); Valley Forge Fabrics (Step and Repeat); Summa International (Photo Booth); Mylofleur (Florals); ICG Italia and Nemo Tile + Stone (Event); Fairmont Designs, Las Vegas Design Center, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries, and Room & Board Business Interiors (Supporting). Photos by PWP Studio

In April, approximately 125 industry professionals gathered at Hotel Granada for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: CF Kent, Durkan, Emser Tile, Kevin Barry Art Advisory, RH Contract, Tarkett Hospitality, Viso, Waterworks, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Yellow Goat Design. Photos by Picture This! Photography

In March, approximately 175 industry professionals gathered at Arlo Washington DC for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: CF Kent, Daltile, Durkan, Emser Tile, Fabricut Contract, Global Allies, Kalisher, Mannington Commercial, RH Contract, Tarkett Hospitality, Tempur Sealy, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Yellow Goat Design. Photos by Chris Ferenzi Photography

In March, a select group of approximately 330 industry professionals gathered for Hospitality Design magazine’s annual HD Summit at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico for three days of inspiring sessions, networking, and creative insight. Photos courtesy of Cancun Studios