about the conference
The HD Conference is where you'll find information-packed, idea-generating sessions in the only conference anywhere that's 100% focused on hospitality design. These peer-based courses are where you will discover what's new in the market and discuss the latest and most pertinent issues facing our industry. HD 2010 conference sessions are LU/CEU accredited.
The 2010 conference program consists of idea-generating sessions, lead by experts in the hospitality design industry. The sessions covered everything from lighting to universal design, hotel property renovation and re-branding to a glimpse at the future of design, plus sessions revolved around adapting your business to today’s market.
2010 Conference Highlights:
Reduced Rates
All Conference prices have been reduced making it easier for you stay ahead of the curve. Full Conference is only $99! Purchase Full Conference and attend as many sessions as you can fit into your schedule.
Luxe in Flux: Trends in High-End Hospitality Design
Understand the changing definition of luxury and designing hotels and resorts to meet the needs of a new frugal consumer mindset. Learn new insights for luring back guests who are moving away from conspicuous consumption toward conscientious consumption.
Howard J. Wolff | senior vice president | WATG
Fausto Barba | vice president of finance and development | Capella Hotels and Resorts
Dana Kalczak | vice president design and construction | Four Seasons
Hotel Owner’s Roundtable
It’s back, bigger than ever and FREE! The Hotel Owners’ Roundtable gives you access to countless industry leaders and decision makers all in a single setting. In HD’s most popular format ever – the roundtable – meet face to face with owners, developers, and brand executives for a free-flowing discussion of industry issues, forecasts, ideas, updates, trends, and topics you bring to the table. For a full list of hosts visit the Conference Schedule page.
Presented by ISHP
Radical Innovation in Hospitality
New at HD Expo! What is radically innovative for 2010? Ultimately, you will decide. Hear the finalists for the 2010 prize describe their concepts and projects in-depth, explore project merits with the jury, and then vote on the winner. You will select the grand-prize winner and runner-up with $10,000 in prize money at stake. Register today for this Free Session.
*Got an innovative idea? Enter your concept or project today or learn more at radicalinnovationinhospitality.com. Deadline to enter: April 1, 2010.
Radical Innovation Entry Form.
Sponsored by the John Hardy Group and Hospitality Design Group
Reinventing Hospitality on the Go: JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at JFK
Dissect the project with the A-list team of firms behind the design and learn how the $743 million terminal was programmed and planned down to layout, interior design, and detailed features such as steps and platforms for people-watching and hanging out and high-tech, high-touch systems for menu orders (an industry first).
Rick Blatstein | CEO | OTG Management
Lionel Ohayon | founder | ICRAVE
Henry Myerberg, AIA | principal | HMA2 architects and consultant | Rockwell Group
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen | senior managing editor | Hospitality Design
The 2010 HD Exposition & Conference will continue to help pave the way for a successful year, providing you valuable information and the tools you need to stay competitive in today's evolving industry of hospitality design.
Green Day
Green Day is the only conference dedicated to sustainable hospitality design. With targeted learning and networking with industry leaders, Green Day provides a unique opportunity to connect with the companies and individuals who are writing the new rules of hospitality: green building standards, energy-efficient best practices, transparent and authentic marketing, and awe-inspiring design.
This year join WATG and IDEO, as they present their winning concept for the first-ever Sustainable Suite Design Competition, presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and NEWH—the Hospitality Industry Network. Selected by a jury of industry experts from 65 entries, their suite, Haptik, a Greek term meaning to experience interactions based on sense of touch, created juxtaposition between sustainability and luxury by redefining the guest experience without sacrificing either ideal.
During the luncheon, winners of the 3rd annual HD/ASID sponsored Earth-Minded Award (EMA) recognizing the creative accomplishments of green project and product design in hospitality will also be announced, and NEWH will present its annual sustainable design scholarship with a matching grant to the student and his or her university.
Receive continuing educations credits at Green Day – Three hours (0.3 CEU) for licensed interior designers and 3.0 LU HSW SD for architects.
