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hd expo

recap

from the show director

success story
Another HD Expo has passed,
and once again, we were blown away by
the creativity displayed and connections
made on the show floor. Over 12,500
industry professionals attended the show
this year, seeking out the more than 875
exhibitors and 30-plus conference sessions,
making it clear that HD Expo remains the
premier platform for designers, architects,
developers, and brands serving the
hospitality industry. From the Swarovski
chandeliers hanging in the hallway to the
engaging conversations in the Meyer Davisdesigned Social Hub, it was truly an experience that appealed to the senses.
One of the most special things about HD Expo is the exponential amount
of talent, creativity, and innovation that it brings together under one roof.
This year, we partnered with Hilton for a design challenge dubbed the Box,
which carried over from a January event that tasked 12 design firms-in
collaboration with partnering sponsors-with dreaming up the next iteration
of the luxury guestroom in just 24 hours. The winning design from Torontobased Chapi Chapo Design made its impressive debut on the show floor.
HD Expo is an interactive sensory experience that, at its core, is focused
on building industry relationships. We pride ourselves on being the ultimate
connector to the hospitality design industry, and we will continue doing all
we can to help exhibitors and attendees form meaningful connections before,
during, and after the event.
Thank you to our association partners for helping to make this all
possible: ASID, BLLA, IIDA, ISHP, NCDIQ, and NEWH. And as always, the
biggest thank you goes to our exhibitors and attendees. We truly could not do
this without you.
Planning is underway for 2019, and I'm excited to say we already have
some great ideas in the pipeline. Please note that our dates are slightly
changing when making your travel plans, as next year's event will be held
May 15th-17th.
We hope to see you then.
Liz Sommerville

Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com

Hospitality Design Exposition &
Conference (HD Expo)
May 15-17, 2019
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
hdexpo.com
Contact us:
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
770.291.5400
LIZ SOMMERVILLE < Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5456
JONATHAN MARSLAND < Creative Director
jonathan.marsland@emeraldexpo.com
646.668.3733
KEELI SCHMIDT < Sales Manager
keeli.schmidt@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5433
JANA ROESCH < Account Executive
jana.roesch@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5604
KARI NYLUND < Account Executive
kari.nylund@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5513
LAURA CASKEY < Conference Manager
laura.caskey@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5590
JENNIFER YARBER < Marketing Director
jennifer.yarber@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5459
AYESHA SHAKOOR < Marketing Coordinator
ayesha.shakoor@emeraldexpo.com
770-291-5476
DERRICK NELLOMS < Senior Operations Manager
derrick.nelloms@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5452
JOE RANDALL < Executive Vice President
joe.randall@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5454

DAVID LOECHNER
CEO and President
PHILIP EVANS
CFO and Treasurer
BILL CHARLES
CIO
DAVID GOSLING
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary

JOANNE WHEATLEY
Senior Vice President,
Marketing Services
EILEEN DEADY
Vice President, Human
Resources
DENISE BASHEM
Vice President, Corporate
Operations

LORI JENKS
Senior Vice President,
Operations
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