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HD EXPO PREVIEW

HD Expo Preview

For its 25th anniversary, the hospitality design focused
trade show returns to Las Vegas on May 4-6
1. Sandler Seating: Up
Designed by Martin Ballendat for Sandler Seating,
Up was originally introduced as a side chair and
has now been reimagined as a lounge chair. It
features a rounded silhouette and solid black
walnut arms. Up is upholstered in leather and is
available with a variety of chair bases including
four-leg wood, polished aluminum swivel, and
black aluminum swivel.
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2. Kravet Contract: David Hicks
Ashley Hicks, the son of famed 1960s interior
designer David Hicks, has created the David
Hicks collection of Crypton fabrics for Kravet
Contract. Some patterns are inspired by and
others are adapted directly from the elder Hick's
portfolio of bold and geometric designs, including
chevron patterns (pictured) in a variety of rich
hues. Orders up to 100 yards are shipped
within 24 hours.
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3. Sonneman: Ridgeline
As Sonneman's first indoor/outdoor product line,
the Inside Out collection includes the Ridgeline
LED sconce. The sculpted fixture can direct light
upward or downward, and its die-cast aluminum
shade is available in textured white, gray, and
bronze finishes. It measures 7½ inches square
and projects 3¼ inches.
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The Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference (HD Expo) returns
to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, May 4-6, for its
25th anniversary. Produced by Emerald Expositions-the publisher of
Contract and sister magazine Hospitality Design-HD Expo unites the
hospitality industry, including interior designers, architects, hoteliers,
owners, operators, developers, and purchasers. Attendees will explore
the latest products and services from around the world.
HD Expo will feature over 100 speakers across more than
25 conference sessions. The opening session, titled "Those Were the
Days: Veterans Weigh In," will be a panel discussion on how business
has changed-and stayed the same-in the industry. The panelists will
be Michael Bedner, HBA; Tony Chi, tonychi; Adam D. Tihany, Tihany
Design; and David Beer, BBG-BBGM. The show's signature Owners'
Rountable will include 37 brand executives, owners, and developers
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from hotel companies. Other panel discussions will explore topics
including modern luxury, restorations, new brands, dining trends,
and the advancement of cruise ship design.
Hospitality Design magazine's Social Hub, to be located on
the show floor, is envisioned by Andrew Alford, chief creative officer
at AJ Capital Partners and designer of Graduate Hotels. Events at the
Social Hub include one-on-one conversations with industry experts,
NEWH Green Voice Conversations, and happy hour cocktails.
The opening night party will take place at Omnia in Caesars
Palace on Wednesday, May 4, and the annual Party by the Pool will
be held at the MGM Grand's Wet Republic on Thursday, May 5.
For more information, and to register to attend HD Expo,
visit hdexpo.com. -MURRYE BERNARD

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