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from the show director

planning time
Registration is live for HD Expo 2018!

I encourage registering early as pricing will
increase on February 1st, and again onsite.
Plus, you won't want to miss the new show floor
features, innovative products, and captivating
industry experts sharing their expertise at this
year's event. With upward of 12,000 attendees
and more than 850 exhibitors, HD Expo 2017
was our most successful event yet, and we have
big goals for 2018.
We'll be introducing the Fitness and
Wellness Pavilion at HD Expo, where highperformance fitness will intersect with high-end
design. More than 17 million travelers identify as
"health and wellbeing" focused, and the wellness tourism industry is projected
to be worth $800 billion by 2020, according to the Global Wellness Institute's
Global Wellness Economy Monitor. Many hotels are finding ways to incorporate
these elements not just as an amenity, but also as a lifestyle. If you're interested
in featuring your products in this new area on the show floor, please contact me
for more details.
I'm also excited to announce our opening keynote speakers: the exceptional
and fashion-forward duo of Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler. These two
style experts-not to mention authors, retail moguls, TV commentators, and
renowned designers-will offer a fascinating and engaging can't-miss discussion.
For those who say there's not enough time to see all of the exhibitors at HD
Expo, our popular HD Connect matchmaking system allows you to communicate
with exhibitors in the weeks leading up to HD Expo and maximize your time on
the show floor by setting appointment times. Only pre-registered attendees can
access HD Connect-another great reason to register early.
This year we're mixing things up and taking our Opening Night Party-now
called the Opening Drive Party-to Top Golf. With a DJ, cocktails, and, of course,
golf, it's the perfect place to get the HD party started. I'm also happy to report
that we'll be returning to Drai's Beachclub for our Party by the Pool. Last year's
event was sold out, so you'll want to be sure you get your tickets early.
I'm excited for HD Expo 2018, and I hope you are, too. Get ready for some
inspiring speakers, amazing products, and career-changing networking. Looking
forward to seeing all of you there in May!
Until next time.

Liz Sommerville

Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com

Hospitality Design Exposition &
Conference (HD Expo)
May 2-4, 2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
www.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
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

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CFO and Treasurer
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CIO
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Vice President, Human
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Vice President, Corporate
Operations

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