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Attendees gathered at the Moxy NYC Lower East Side for a hotel tour led by Mitchell Hochberg, president of Lightstone, the project’s developer.
With architecture by Stonehill Taylor and interiors by Michaelis Boyd and Rockwell Group, the hotel includes a street-facing studio space for guests to gather or work.
The trade fair launch was celebrated at Ziegfeld Ballroom, sponsored by Innovations, Baker McGuire, and Lacquercraft Hospitality.
The floor was abuzz thanks to a record-breaking 15,000-plus industry professionals.
The creativity of the more than 700 companies was on full display in their booths, including from Mittman Hospitality, the Best in Show winner in the Best Exhibit Competition, judged by Kona Gray, EDSA; Rachel McCaslin, JLL; Ashley Michaels, Hilton; and Kathianna Rousseau, Rockwell Group.
Moderator Louie Sison, Curioso; and HDAC members Aaron Anderson, the 26 Co.; Kenya Jones-Lowell, MG2 Corporation; Kona Gray, EDSA; Diane Hang Nguyen, LUCID Highgate; and Bashar Wali, This Assembly, discuss the role of mentorship at the BD Hub, which was sponsored by Crown Creative, who spearheaded the show’s new look.
Moderator Nick Solomon, AvroKO; and panelist Silvia Schwarzer, Tiffany & Co. on the BD Mainstage, designed by GOODRICH.
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, HD and BD, moderates the panel with Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Flag Luxury Group; Andrew Katz, Prospect Hotel Advisors; Rebecca Weinstein, Highgate; Josh Perlman, DiamondRock Hospitality; Jeanette Clarke, Apple Hospitality REIT; and Francis Corso, Stockdale Capital Partners.
Jennifer Wellman, NEWH, presents the 2023 Women Leaders scholarship award, sponsored by Boutique Design, to Renee Sims, Missouri State University during the Women Leaders session in the BD Hub.
Panelists Melissa Banko, Banko Design; Julie Frank, Aspen Hospitality; Nina Grondin, Curioso; Alexis Readinger, Preen, Inc.; LeAnn Shelton, Rockwell Group; and Vanessa Waldner, the Ness Group during the session sponsored by Material Bank.
Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) scholarship recipient Victoria Valladares, Florida International Diversity, who was awarded during the Women Leaders Breakfast.
Moderator Katie Kervin, Boutique Design; Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Hyatt; Diana Kessler, the Kessler Collection; Michael Bodsworth, Montage International; Audra Tuskes, Marriott; and Larry Traxler, Hilton.
Moderator Alissa Ponchione, Hospitality Design; Blake Danner, AKA Hotels + Residences; Tom Parker, Fettle; Ryan Nelson, INTER_IAM; and Julien Albertini, Asthetique.
Tracie Gesch, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture; Vivian Bencich, Square Feet Studio; and Cass Calder Smith, Cass Calder Smith Architecture; Matt Goodrich, GOODRICH; and Preeti Sriratana, Modellus Novus
Imaginative Travel by Andaz
A collaboration between Hyatt and Host Hotels, designed by Otherworld Creative and Within Light Studio as a beachside bar-at-sunset concept.
KTGY | Simeone Deary Design Group: Down the Rabbit Hole
With 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit, the rabbit acted as both design muse and inspiration, representing longevity, peace, prosperity, and, most importantly, hope. Part bunny hutch, part secret garden, with a hint of a mad tea party, the space was intended to evoke conversation and build community and camaraderie.
Sculpting with Color: GOODRICH
For the Mainstage, where all CEU-accredited conference sessions took place, GOODRICH crafted the space with color to focus the attention towards the stage. The graphic language creates a bold, colorful glow to envelop the audience.
Rockwell Group: ChromaClub
Turning to theatrical inspiration, the team tapped the energy of a luxurious supper club with a bar, stage, and lounge—enveloped by a sculptural, geometric frame draped in diaphanous, iridescent fabric panels done in deep blue, green, and violet hues.
1 Hotels: Designed by Nature
Nature is inextricably intertwined into everything at 1 Hotels. The design team brought outside elements indoors—think roughhewn wood, textured stone, handwoven palm accents, and a eucalyptus-pole trellis that caps a repurposed, overarching structure.
BDNY 2023
A record-breaking number of designers, architects, brand executives, hoteliers, developers, purchasers, manufacturers, and other professionals from around the world attended the annual BDNY trade fair in New York. Attendees explored products from nearly 700 exhibiting companies; immersed themselves in the signature Designed Spaces crafted by leading design teams and manufacturers; and learned about trends, new ideas, and standout projects during more than 30 sessions. Photos by PWP Studio

CitySCENE: Dallas 2024
More than 150 industry professionals gathered in December at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: American Leather, Bryan Ashley, Durato, Durkan, Emser Tile, Global Allies, Kalisher, Kimball Hospitality, RH Contract, Silhouette, Studio AT (Alger-Triton), Tarkett Hospitality, TLC Hospitality, Waterworks, and Williams-Sonoma Business to Business. Photos by Simon Luna Photography

BDNY 2024
More than 15,700 designers, architects, hoteliers, developers, brand executives, purchasers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from around the globe came together at BDNY 2024. Over the course of two days, attendees explored innovative products from over 770 exhibitors, experienced the launch of the Dine & Design pavilion anchored by Cafe Hue and visionary Designed Spaces created by top design teams and manufacturers, and took part in more than 40 thought-provoking conference sessions. Photos by PWP Studio