SWIPE LEFT
The Platinum Circle reception, sponsored by By Quality and Tarkett Hospitality. Top row (L to R): Paul Bienkowski, HD; Tom Henderson and Jeremy Clouse, Tarkett Hospitality; Jeffrey Beers, Jeffrey Beers International; Larry Traxler, Hilton; Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, HD; Gerry Jue, BAMO; Laurie Miller, Anderson Miller; Stephen Perkins, the Hotel Studio; Gary Dollens, Hyatt; Neil Locke, Neil Locke & Associates; and Robert Duban, By Quality. Bottom row (L to R): Kimberley Miller, Duncan & Miller Design; Jill Cole, CMCA Designs; Bill Langmade, PMI Connect; Kim Drautz, Tarkett Hospitality; Deborah Lloyd Forrest, ForrestPerkins; Karen Daroff, Daroff Design; Miriam Torres and Barbara Parker, Parker-Torres Design; and Helen Jorgensen, Host Hotels & Resorts
Therese Virserius, Virserius Studio, and Chris Wheeler, Marriott International
Teddy Mayer, Virgin Hotels; David Davis, Rottet Studio; and Ashley O’Neill, Fogarty Finger
Alexandra Newman, Indiewalls, and Zeina Barakat, Rottet Studio
Morgan Stephenson, Daltile, Welcome Reception sponsor; Rebecca Winnick, DesignAgency; and Tara Locke, Neil Locke & Associates
Holly Nixon, V Starr; Kona Gray, EDSA; and Sonya Haffey, V Starr
Angela Clarke, Marriott International; and Joe “Saucy” Espinosa and Kenia Espinosa, PTY Custom Lighting
Demi Fitzgerald and Nicole Wood, Summa International; and Robyn Kaminski, Marriott International
Performers Jevon McFerrin and Candace Quarrels kick off HD Summit with songs from Hamilton
Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art, shares how investigating art in all forms expands our worldview
Libby Patrick, Sims Patrick Studio, and Dionne Jefferson, Marriott International
Michael Holy, Preciosa Lighting, Box Lunch sponsor, and Joe Eikelberner, Benjamin West
Allison Barry, Kevin Barry Art Advisory, and Paula Benesch, JLL
Rebecca Winnick and Alexandra Cole, DesignAgency
Christina Cejka, the Carroll Adams Group; Daniel Berman, BERMANFALK Hospitality Group; and Ted Carroll, the Carroll Adams Group
Tom Ito, Gensler; Margaret McMahon, Wimberly Interiors; and Larry Traxler, Hilton
Karrie Drinkhahn, One Line Design Group; Cheryl Heisterberg, DAC Art Consulting, yoga class sponsor; and Paula Azevedo, pja Create Studios
Nancie Min, Clodagh Design; Peter Fillat, FILLAT+ Architecture; Sara Duffy, Stonehill Taylor; Howard Baldinger, HB Lighting
David Fishof, CEO of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, on the transformative experience of jamming with music idols
David Duncan, Durkan, Welcome Reception sponsor; Morgan Stephenson, Daltile; and David Baird, Durkan
Mary Alice Palmer, HKS Architects; Meghan Sziklai, Astro Lighting, and Meghann Day, HBA
Pilar Proffitt, Bristow Proffitt Studio; Diana Martinez, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Adam Kubryk, Global Allies; and Ave Bradley, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Paris Swann, Royal Caribbean Group; Dionne Jefferson, Marriott International; Linda Laucirica, Marriott International; and Bashar Wali, This Assembly
Top row (L to R): Kara Sifferman, Resorts World Las Vegas; Sonya Haffey, V Starr; Desiree Perkins, Shaw Contract, An Evening at HD Summit sponsor; and Benjamin Nicholas and Molly O’Keefe, the Gettys Group. Bottom row (L to R): Susan Smilek, Shaw Contract; Dionne Jefferson, Marriott International; Cindy Kaufman, Shaw Contract; Lisa Zangerle, SERA; and Mark Rottman, Hyatt
Paul Bienkowski, HD; Glen Coben, Glen & Co.; Larry Traxler, Hilton; Kellie Sirna, Studio 11 Design; Brian Maloney, Milliken; Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, HD; Teddy Mayer, Virgin Hotels; and Zoe Rahimi-Nolen, Emser Tile. Seated (L to R): Adriana Marianella, Cultureworks; Steven Toia, Waterworks; and Paola Antonelli, the Museum of Modern Art
Documentary filmmaker John Wilson shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his docu-series How To With John Wilson
Amy and Ben Wright, advocates and the founders of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, share how they are making the world a better place for their children and others living with disabilities
HD Summit 2022
A select group of 350 industry professionals gathered in March for Hospitality Design magazine’s annual HD Summit at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Florida for three days of inspiring sessions, networking, and creative insight. Photos by PWP Studio
Platinum Circle Awards Gala 2025
Approximately 400 attendees gathered at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York this November for the 36th annual event honoring the 2025 Platinum Circle inductees.
Thank you to our sponsors: Preciosa and Tarkett Hospitality (Gold); Fabric Innovations (Benefactor); Daltile, Daniel Fine Art Services, Durkan Hospitality, Fabricut Contract, LacquerCraft Hospitality, Mandy Li Collection, Waterworks, and Williams-Sonoma Business to Business (Silver); CM Hospitality, Emser Tile, Fil Doux Textiles, HB Lighting/HB Mirrors, and Nemo Tile + Stone, (Bronze); Couristan Contract/Hospitality and Workshop Twenty One (Supporting); Danao (Step & Repeat); and Royal Thai (Afterparty). Photos by Capshr
HD NextGen Forum 2025
Approximately 185 industry professionals, including the 2025 Wave of the Future honorees, attended HD’s annual NextGen Forum event in October at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin to network and get inspired by motivational keynote speakers. Thank you to our sponsors! Photos by PhotoHouse Films
