Table of Contents Winter 2014 p. 52 Cover Story p. 54 Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island 4. News 24. Q&A: Stacy Shoemaker What's to come at the 2015 Leadership Conference 6. Who's Who Rauen Getting to know the president of the NEWH New York chapter 54. Project Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island 58. New Members The newest additions to NEWH's family From promotions to new projects, see what your fellow NEWH members are up to 30. Have You Seen? 14. Sustainability Being eco-friendly equals better business 66. Partner Profiles 42. On the Scene Learn about a few of NEWH's corporate sponsors NEWH's Green Voice series heads to IHMRS An array of 28 innovative products 40. Product Know How Snapshots from chapter events 16. Conference Recap Highlights from BDNY and Design Americas Announced 20. Q&A: Julian Brinton Meet the president of the NEWH UK chapter On The Cover: Tropitone's brand evolution p. 52 62. Save the Date NEWH and industry events 70. Chapter Highlights Chapters share what's new and noteworthy 74. Ad Index Advertisers in this issue 22. Q&A: Chris Kitteridge One-on-one with NEWH Vancouver region's steering committee chair Cover: Photo by Oscar Einzig President Trisha Poole trisha@designpoole.net Advertising Sales Director Vito Salvatore vito.salvatore@Emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3765 Executive Director Shelia Lohmiller newh.magazine@newh.org | 715-526-5267 Production Manager Grace Casey grace.casey@Emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3706 Editors Kathleen Kervin and Stacy Shoemaker Rauen kathleen.kervin@emeraldexpo.com and stacy.shoemaker@emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3728/3751 Designer Jonathan Marsland jonathan.marsland@emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3733 Winter 2014 | This publication has been produced by Emerald Expositions and NEWH. | Text paper contains 10% Post Consumer Fiber.