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CONFERENCE ROUNDUP
NEWH to Offer Fresh Perspectives with Signature
Sessions at BDNY
NEWH
is once again bringing its mission of providing forward-thinking educational
opportunities and scholarships for deserving students to BDNY, taking place November
10-11th at the Javits Center in New York. Signature sessions will be hosted throughout the trade fair,
complemented by a partnership with BDNY to present the popular BD Power Players: Women Leaders in
Hospitality Breakfast and panel discussion. These initiatives are made possible thanks to the generous
sponsors who support NEWH content via various industry events and platforms.
For more information and to register for BDNY, visit bdny.com.
NEWH Schedule at BDNY 2024
Sunday, November 10th
12:00 - 12:30pm
NEWH EID: Weaving Culture into Hospitality Design-Celebrating
Diversity and Identity
Immerse yourself in a vibrant conversation exploring how diversity
shapes unforgettable guest experiences in hospitality. Delving into
cultural influences and narratives in design, discover how visionary
entrepreneurs authentically weave a tapestry of identities and
experiences into their projects, celebrating our rich differences.
Location: NEWH Booth #773
12:45 - 1:00pm
NEWH Green Voice: Breathing New Life into Winston-Salem-
Adaptive Reuse of Two IHG Hotels
Explore the architectural and design intricacies behind two standout
projects in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina: the Kimpton
Cardinal Hotel and the Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown. Both
properties-formerly the RJ Reynolds Tobacco building and the historic
Pepper Building-showcase how adaptive reuse not only supports
sustainability by reducing embodied carbon but also revitalizes and
redefines declining buildings and neighborhoods, weaving a design
story with a strong connection to their sense of place. Discover
the challenges, rewards, and strategies behind these inspiring
transformations and learn more about adaptive reuse from a hotel
operator's perspective.
Location: NEWH Booth #773
1:30 - 2:15pm
That's HER Story: A Celebration of Unsung Design Pioneers
This session delves into the often-overlooked legacies of female
designers whose groundbreaking work and business acumen left an
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indelible mark on the fields of interior design and architecture. Hear
the stories of these unconventional trailblazers who, despite lacking
public recognition in their time, laid the foundation for innovation and
transformative change. A century later, we reflect on their enduring
influence and profound impact, gaining insights into their contributions
that continue to shape and inspire our professional landscape.
Location: NEWH Booth #773
Monday, November 11th
9:00 - 10:30am
BD Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality Breakfast
A BDNY signature event presented in partnership with NEWH, Boutique
Design Power Players brings together thought leaders in design, brand,
ownership, and procurement for a lively discussion of challenges,
opportunities, and issues across the industry. NEWH will also present
three scholarships: the $7,500 NEWH BrandEd scholarship in the
name of Marriott International; the $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality
scholarship, a partnership between HDAC and NEWH, and underwritten
by Emerald; and the $5,000 NEWH Women Leaders scholarship,
sponsored by Boutique Design/Emerald.
Location: River Pavilion (ticketed event)
12:00 - 1:00pm
NEWH BrandED: W Hotels
After 25 years, W Hotels is emerging from a reinvention to attract
the next generation of travelers. But what does that mean for Barry
Sternlicht's brand that brought boutique hotels to the masses in the
late '90s? Hear from brand leaders and key constituents as they talk
through the updates and new features, plus how they approached
evolving such an iconic brand.
Location: BD Mainstage #101
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