Boutique Design New York Announces Educational Forum Topics, Panelists
Programs to Address Owner Needs and Securing International Business
Panel discussions featuring some of the most respected names in hospitality will provide attendees of the upcoming Boutique Design New York (BDNY) with insight into the minds of hotel owners, as well as establishing an international portfolio. The Educational Forum, taking place Monday, November 15 during the inaugural BDNY, will complement the fair experience for some 3,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives in attendance.
Panel discussions featuring some of the most respected names in hospitality will provide attendees of the upcoming Boutique Design New York (BDNY) with insight into the minds of hotel owners, as well as establishing an international portfolio. The Educational Forum, taking place Monday, November 15 during the inaugural BDNY, will complement the fair experience for some 3,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives in attendance.
From 11:00am - Noon, Boutique Design Editor Matthew Hall moderates "What Owners Want" - a discussion of what makes owners say yes to design firms, where budgets are trending, how much work owners will have in the boutique sector, why they bring celebrities into the mix, what extra services they expect from a design firm, and how boutique design is changing in this post-recession era. Featured panelists are Arthur Adler, managing director and CEO North America, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels; Stephen Brandman, co-owner, Thompson Hotels; Carlos Couturier, creative director, Grupo Habita; and Brendan McNamara, brand director, Vikram Chatwal Hotels.
HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates' Misha Bedner leads "International Design Opportunities" from 3:00 - 4:00pm, offering participants expert advice on landing their first international design job. Discussion will include making presentations to overseas clients, cultural do's and don'ts, sourcing local contractors and suppliers, and the challenges of designing projects in exotic destinations. Featured panelists include Alejandra Lillo, partner, Graft; Margaret McMahon, managing director, Wilson Associates; Priya Paul, chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Group Park Hotels; and Shelley Reiner, senior interior designer, WATG.
Both programs will take place in the BDNY Theater, located on the exhibit floor in booth 3066. The presentations are free of charge with a BDNY badge, which also provides admission to the co-located International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS). Additional details are available online at
BDNY will run Sunday, November 14, and Monday, November 15, 2010, and will feature more than 150 interior product manufacturers of high-end, unique and innovative design products for hospitality, including furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabric, seating, accessories, artwork, carpet and flooring, materials, bath and spa. The fair will draw some 3,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives, along with crossover participation from hospitality property owners and operators in attendance at the adjacent IHMRS.
The 95th annual IHMRS will run Saturday, November 13, through Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 13, the IHMRS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 14, through Tuesday, November 16. The market presents some 700 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts 30,000 in total trade attendance.
BDNY is a joint venture between the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association and ST Media Group, and is managed by GLM.
For BDNY exhibitor information, contact Publisher Michael Schneider, at 513-263-9379 or