This year, Hospitality Design will honor the extraordinary lifetime achievements of four industry luminaries with induction into the Platinum Circle. The gala will be held on Friday, November 6th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.
The 2026 Platinum Circle honorees:
- David Ashen, CEO, Saguez & Dash
- Verena Haller, global head of design + creative services, Hyatt Lifestyle Group
- Mary Alice Palmer, global creative director + founding principal, ROAM Interior Design
- Missy Robbins, chef + restaurateur
“It’s always inspiring to recognize the people whose passion and vision have helped shape our industry,” says Alissa Ponchione, editor in chief of Hospitality Design. “This year’s honorees have each left an lasting mark on hospitality through their creativity, leadership, and dedication, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.”
HD’s highest honor, the 37-year tradition has been given to many respected leaders, including Tony Chi, Clodagh, Jean-Michel Gathy, Ken Fulk, Kemper Hyers, Kit Kemp, Liz Lambert, David Rockwell, Ian Schrager, and Adrian Zecha, and many more.
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Learn more about the inductees, and see photos from the 2025 gala event.