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ih/m&rs gold key awards honor leaders in hospitality design Winners of the 25th annual International Hotel / Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design were announced on November 14, 2005, at New York City’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Sponsoring organizations Interior Design and HOTELS magazines presented eight grand prize awards to design firms and properties from around the world, as well as one “Designer of the Year” Award. The 2005 IH/M&RS Gold Key Grand Prize Winners are: Lobby/Reception Area - Studio Gaia (New York, NY) for W Seoul Walkerhill (Seoul, South Korea) Restaurants: Casual Dining - Yabu Pushelberg (New York, NY) for Shibuya (Las Vegas, NV) Spa - Richardson Sadeki (New York, NY) for BATHHOUSE (Las Vegas, NV) Suite - W Design (New York, NY) for Suites, W Montreal (Quebec, Canada) Restaurants: Fine Dining - Bentel & Bentel Architects/Planner (Locust Valley, NY) for The Modern (New York, NY) Lounge/Bar - Studio Gaia (New York, NY) for Woo Bar, W Seoul Walkerhill (Seoul, South Korea) Cindy Allen (Editor-in-Chief, Interior Design magazine) and Jeff Weinstein (Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS magazine) sponsors of the Gold Key Awards ceremony. Marla Davis, President of NEWH receiving donation. 32 Guest Room - Studio Gaia (New York, NY) for W Seoul Walkerhill (Seoul, South Korea) Best Hotel Design - Richmond International (London, England) for Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest (Budapest, Hungary) The second annual “Designer of the Year” Award was presented to Starwood Design Group, the design firm responsible for St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Westin, and W Design. Starwood Design Group received this recognition for its leadership and vision in hospitality design. During the breakfast, the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) General Scholarship Fund was presented with a check for $5,000 to assist students pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association; the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.; the New York S t a t e H o s p i t a l i t y & To u r i s m Association, and is managed by George Little Management, LLC. ‘Designer of the Year’ - Starwood Design Group.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2006

NEWH - April 2006
Letter From the President
Upfront
Contents
Hospitality News
Insights From ALIS 2006
Giving Back to Move Ahead
Lead by Example and Touch
Developments of the Future Will Focus on the Emotional Connection
NEWH Sessions at HD Expo
NEWH/Los Angeles Founding Chapter 2005 Gala Fundraiser
Innovative Sales Event Mirrors Innovative Market Trends
Coming Events
IH/M&RS Gold Key Awards Honor Leaders in Hospitality Design
All That Glitters … Is You!
Contributors

NEWH - April 2006