Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The most beautiful (and unique) hotel facades in the world from The UK's Daily Mail. From an ancient rocky cliff face to a graffiti mural and even a living wall.






Remember that old adage that 'it's what's on the inside that matters'? That may be true, but when it comes to choosing a hotel to stay at, impressive exteriors are part of what attracts us to select a property in the first place.  

From boutique accommodations that aren't afraid to have fun with colour to a one-of-a-kind hotel built into the side of a cave, The UK's Daily Mail rounded up the most intriguing and beautiful hotel facades around the globe.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2831712/The-world-s-beautiful-hotel-facades.html



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Thursday, October 30, 2014

The World’s 50 Best Bars, from Drinks International Magazine






Definitely some beautiful interiors and beautiful bars worthy of a martini tour bucket list!

This is the first year Ketel One Vodka has sponsored the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards by Drinks International Magazine, held in London. London was announced 'best bar city', the US as 'best bar country', with Europe topping the 'regional bars' charts.

http://www.worlds50bestbars.com/fifty-best-bars-list-2014/index.php



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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The world's 10 most amazing architectural hotels, from The Guardian newspaper






With the opening of the oval-shaped Yanqi Lake Kempinski hotel in Beijing next month – one that resembles a glowing shell – Uk's The Guardian newspaper takes a look at the most creative architecturally designed hotels you can stay in around the world.

http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/oct/15/the-worlds-10-most-amazing-design-hotels



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Monday, September 29, 2014

U.S. hotels expected to spend record $6Billion this year on capital expenditures






A newly published study by Bjorn Hanson of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at the NYU School of Professional Studies predicts that a record-setting $6 billion will be spent in 2014 by the U.S. lodging industry on capital expenditures for remodeling and improving both guest rooms and public spaces.

Hanson says the spending increase is driven by deferred upgrades and improvements going back all the way to 2009 (no surprise there). Even though 2013 was a record year for remodeling and upgrades, 2014 is expected to beat that record with hoteliers' efforts to comply with brand standards and respond to consumer feedback on social media.

http://www.scps.nyu.edu/about/newsroom/news/2014/u_s_lodging_industry_0.html



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

As travelers spend, hotel industry builds. Good news for all of us.






When travelers are traveling, spending money at and on hotels, it gives hotel developers the impetus to build more hotels, in the hope that the good times never end.  A great article in Hotel Management Magazine,  with good news for all of us in and connected to the the industry.

http://www.hotelmanagement.net/development-construction/as-travelers-spend-hotel-industry-builds-28825



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Friday, September 19, 2014

Green that matters to you!  NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Seminars featured at the Lodging Green Conference in Vegas. Sustainable Seminars for Hoteliers, Designers, Suppliers






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to be invited to present it’s extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations seminars at the Lodging Green Conference and Expo at Aria Hotel Las Vegas, October 28-29-30. The live seminars are made up of three breakout sessions over two conference days, specifically designed for Architects, Designers and Procurement professionals, and will feature three panel discussions with industry experts on each topic.

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations are now in their 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year, and are a fresh approach to sustainability education, bringing together leaders in the industry with great ideas, products, design and tangible business results. NEWH and NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations are proud to co-produce the Lodging Green Conference. We invite all architects, designers, purchasing professionals, hospitality industry professionals, event & meeting planners and sustainability experts who are looking to gain further insight, promote and build strong business relationships to attend this year’s Lodging Green Conference.

This year’s seminars headline 12 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, construction, architecture, design, and business. Moderators and speakers will lead the online attendees through 3 different fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a wide range of perspectives. The seminars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

Wed, Oct 29, 2014 , morning session: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , moderating John Bryant, Sr. Director, Design & Construction, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Mark Petruzzi, SVP, Outreach & Strategic Relations, Green Seal, and Jessica Rosman, Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Caesars Entertainment

Wed, Oct 29, 2014 , afternoon session:“Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Director Hospitality, MindClick Global and VP Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH, moderating Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide, and Gail Edgar, VP, Global RE & Facility Services, Grainger

Thurs, Oct 30, 2014 , morning session: “Transformative Design Technologies..”
Lorraine Francis, Director, Hospitality Interiors, Gensler, moderating Brian Hassig, Distinguished Projects Group, High Touch Design Limited, AD Pedigree, and Dennis Berlien, Glumac Engineering, and Katarina Tesarova, Vice President, Global Sustainability, Sands Corporation

To register for the Lodging Green conference visit http://lodgingevents.com/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars grateful to generous sponsors for backing Sustainable CEU Accredited Webinars. Registration now open!






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to announce four great sponsors hosting the return of our extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. Thanks to the support of Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics our live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon.

Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry and headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators. To register for the webinars visit http://newh.org/events/green-voice-conversations-webinar-series/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Vice-President of Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH with Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide
Session Description: Hotel Brand’s perspective on the value of responsible sourcing, making your supply chain more transparent. Looking at the process of Responsible Sourcing from design, through procurement, and reporting. The session will explore examples of how brands are tracking, verifying and monitoring their supply chain’s sustainability efforts.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , with Adrienne Pumphrey, Global Head of Adoba Eco Hotels & Suites , and Helen Reed, President of HL Reed Design & Curator of Creativity at SEElogix
Session Description: Making a connection with the consumer. Case Studies of local sourcing, purchasing choices, energy and water conservation efforts and sustainable messaging that is helping win business. Examples of what is meaningful to guests related to sustainability efforts, how to successfully communicate them and show an ROI both from cost savings & revenue generation standpoint.

NEWH Green Voice Conversations now in their 3rd year continue to grow in scope and popularity each year. The webinars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee and Green VoiceTM Conversations thank Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics for making these events and the work of our committee possible.

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org): NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events.

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For more information contact:
Adrienne Pumphrey NEWH Director of Sustainable Hospitality adrienne@atmospherehospitalitymanagement.com, 303.522.7004
Dina Belon NEWH VP of Sustainable Hospitality dbelon@mindclicksgm.com, 407.345.4438
Andy Schaidler NEWH Sustainable Committee - Public Relations andys@italmond.com, 414.431.3687



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NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars grateful to generous sponsors for backing Sustainable CEU Accredited Webinars. Registration now open!






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to announce four great sponsors hosting the return of our extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. Thanks to the support of Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics our live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon.

Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry and headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators. To register for the webinars visit http://newh.org/events/green-voice-conversations-webinar-series/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Vice-President of Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH with Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide
Session Description: Hotel Brand’s perspective on the value of responsible sourcing, making your supply chain more transparent. Looking at the process of Responsible Sourcing from design, through procurement, and reporting. The session will explore examples of how brands are tracking, verifying and monitoring their supply chain’s sustainability efforts.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , with Adrienne Pumphrey, Global Head of Adoba Eco Hotels & Suites , and Helen Reed, President of HL Reed Design & Curator of Creativity at SEElogix
Session Description: Making a connection with the consumer. Case Studies of local sourcing, purchasing choices, energy and water conservation efforts and sustainable messaging that is helping win business. Examples of what is meaningful to guests related to sustainability efforts, how to successfully communicate them and show an ROI both from cost savings & revenue generation standpoint.

NEWH Green Voice Conversations now in their 3rd year continue to grow in scope and popularity each year. The webinars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee and Green VoiceTM Conversations thank Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics for making these events and the work of our committee possible.

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org): NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events.

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For more information contact:
Adrienne Pumphrey NEWH Director of Sustainable Hospitality adrienne@atmospherehospitalitymanagement.com, 303.522.7004
Dina Belon NEWH VP of Sustainable Hospitality dbelon@mindclicksgm.com, 407.345.4438
Andy Schaidler NEWH Sustainable Committee - Public Relations andys@italmond.com, 414.431.3687



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Monday, September 15, 2014

New study by Cornell University: LEED-certified green sustainable hotels make more money than non-LEED ones






A new study by Cornell University has found that hotels gain a revenue benefit when they are certified under the LEED sustainable building program.

The study compared the performance of 93 LEED-certified green sustainable US hotels (the number for which operating data were available) to that of 514 comparable (but non-LEED) hotel competitors, and found that the certified hotels obtained superior financial performance.

The hotel industry has embraced environmental sustainability. By comparing LEED certified green sustainable hotels with a competitive set of non-certified hotels, the study found substantial increases in average daily rates and revenue per available room for the LEED hotels.

https://www.2degreesnetwork.com/groups/2degrees-community/resources/leed-certified-hotels-make-more-money-than-non-leed-ones/

https://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/abstract-18084.html



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Top 10 and Top 150 Hotels in the USA, from USNews & World Report






USNews & World Report's travel editors analyzed a wide assortment of travel resources — including guidebooks, travel websites, guest reviews and expert ratings — to compile a comprehensive list of the best places to rest your head in the United States.
There's a Top 10 list and a Top 150 list (actually 169 to be exact, not sure why the odd totaling the longer list…?)

The top hotels in the USA for 2014 stand out among a varied landscape of great American properties. High-end amenities, excellent customer service and gourmet restaurants contribute to the distinguished reputations of each of these hotels.

http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/USA/
http://travel.usnews.com/features/2014-Best-Hotels-in-the-USA-Winners/



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Thursday, September 11, 2014

adoba ecotel + suites brand, INDEPENDENT and ECO-MINDED






The hotel landscape is changing dramatically where owners and customers are seeking out non-branded hotels. At the adoba ecotel + suites brand being independent provides owners lower costs and greater autonomy with their hotel creativity. Traveling to an experiential hotel is what customers are now shifting towards. Be You! Learn more at adobaecohotel.com Convert. Build. Invest

http://www.adobaecohotels.com/
http://www.adobaecohotel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adoba-eco-hotel-&-suites





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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

10 Top Classic Las Vegas Restaurants from Forbes: Vintage Guide For Hungry Visitors






Okay I totally love almost everything about this list, quirky and eclectic, a lot of old school, and varied price ranges. Some of my personal hidden gem faves aren't on here (like Triple George Grill downtown), but I see a whole group of lounges and diners and restaurants I've missed that I have to try the next time I'm in Vegas!

"Surviving in Sin City is tough, which is why the few true Vegas classic eateries that have lasted are so impressive. Longevity in the restaurant business here is something to brag about, and the tried and true usually stays that way for very good reasons."

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2014/09/08/10-top-classic-las-vegas-restaurants-vintage-guide-for-hungry-visitors/



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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Elite Traveler's Top 100 Hotel Suites From Around the World, 2014 List






Elite Traveler, the New York based private jet lifestyle magazine, has released its 13th Annual survey detailing the top 100 luxury hotel suites around the World.   As you'll see, they have excellent taste, and of course they are very well traveled...

http://www.elitetraveler.com/category/travel/destination-guides/top-101-suites-2014



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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Ten Best Designed Hotel Lobbies From Around The World from Archh.com






A round up of the ten best designed hotel lobbies from around the world that worked up an appetite for the editors of the Archh.com blog, from 5 star to 7 star hotels (yes 7 stars!)

http://www.archh.com/blogs/157/ten-best-designed-hotel-lobbies-from-around-the-world/



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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Find Your Green Voice. Registration now open! NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars. Sustainable CEU Acredited Webinars for Hoteliers, Designers, Supplier






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. The live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon. Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators.
To register for the webinars or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations visit www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations. Educate. Change. Together.

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

The NEWH Clifford R. Tuttle $5,000 Scholarship - Applications due September 15th






Cliff Tuttle was one of the extra special bright stars that we knew. He always had a ready smile and a helping hand. He cared about his community and the world. He was always there to support scholarship and the new members of our hospitality community through mentorship. Cliff managed the interior design practice in the San Francisco office of ForrestPerkins. Cliff worked as Director of Design for eight years in Washington, DC, before launching the San Francisco branch of the firm.

NEWH is offering the The Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship Award to a student pursuing a career affiliated with the Hospitality Industry in Interior Design

The scholarship winner will be presented at the Platinum Circle Awards on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. The scholarship recipient is required to attend the award presentation with travel and lodging provided by NEWH, Inc to the recipient.

Applications must be received by September 15, 2014. For more information, please contact 800.593.6394 or visit http://newh.org/the-clifford-r-tuttle-scholarship/

or
 http://www.newh.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship/InMemory/TheCliffordRTuttleScholarshipLetter_14.pdf?utm_source=coolerweb&utm_medium=email&utm_content=215&utm_campaign=700115

or
http://www.newh.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship/InMemory/TheCliffordRTuttleScholarshipApplication_14.pdf?utm_source=coolerweb&utm_medium=email&utm_content=215&utm_campaign=700115





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"Prisons, plantations and more: 10 Hotels with storied pasts", from USA Today and Oyster






Great article on unique conversions around the world, from USA Today and Oyster. (Too bad our local BrewHouse Suites Hotel in the former Pabst brewery and bottling factory building or our local Iron Horse Hotel in the old Coakley shipping warehouse weren't considered…maybe one of them was number 11?)

From prisons to plantations, the 10 hotels on this list were once the sites of quite different operations, and all have storied – whether eerie or interesting or just downright weird – pasts.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/07/30/historic-hotel/13318881/



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Thursday, July 31, 2014

10 Gorgeous Hotel Bathrooms Around the World, from Smarter Travel






Great article from Smarter Travel paying homage to some of the best. Deep copper soaking tubs, swaths of marble, beautiful views, and soothing rain showers in these unforgettable hotel bathrooms thatare, for the most part, within reach of the average traveler's budget.

http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/10-gorgeous-hotel-bathrooms-around-the-world-.html?id=793&all=1



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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

SAVE THE DATE, Third Annual NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars will be Friday, Sept 26, 2014.






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars on Friday September 26th. The live webinar sessions will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another in the afternoon, and will be suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, and suppliers to the industry.

Green Voice is now in it’s 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year. This year’s webinars headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business. Moderators and speakers will lead the online attendees through 2 different fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a wide range of perspectives.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”

Registration will open online shortly. For more info on NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations go to
www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Andy Schaidler teams with Italmond Furniture as new consulting Hospitality Sales Manager






Italmond Furniture (www.italmond.com) the hospitality industry's leader in manufacturing world-class custom wooden and upholstered furniture is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler as their new consulting National Hospitality Sales Manager.

Jim Sperrazza, Executive VP of Italmond, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Andy help us grow to the next level in our hospitality sales and marketing with our sales force and clients.” Mr. Schaidler agrees: “Italmond has a beautiful line and a terrific legacy, I look forward to bringing their story and products to the marketplace”
Italmond Furniture is used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Venetian Las Vegas, St Regis, Marriot, Jade Hotel, Quail West Golf Club, Big Al’s Bowling, and many more. The products include magnificent custom buffet tables, coffee tables, console tables, dining tables, and end tables; as well as luxurious custom upholstered barstools, benches, dining chairs, guest room chairs, lounge chairs, and sofas.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s hospitality brand plus expanding their reputation for manufacturing exceptional contract quality world-class custom wooden and upholstered furniture. He will also build and manage the company’s national independent hospitality sales team, along with the development of new sales & marketing opportunities for the company into the hospitality industry. Andy and the Italmond Hospitality team will work with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects. Italmond also collaborates with architects, designers and other discriminating specifiers to ensure each furniture project meets or exceeds their needs.

Andy Schaidler served on the Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for almost a decade, the not-for-profit volunteer organization raises scholarship funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture. He is currently helping with marketing and public relations on the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee. He’s developed national hospitality programs for firms such as: AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, Lighting Enterprises, Interior Image Group, and he currently consults for Purchasing Solutions Intl and LeFerForge Drapery Hardware.

About Italmond Furniture (www.italmond.com):
Italmond Furniture recently celebrated its 35th anniversary providing high quality furnishings to specifiers and buyers engaged in creatively challenging and professionally demanding hospitality and contract work. Italmond is your complete resource, whether you need a special order for a unique project, furniture designs tailored to harmonize with one-of-a-kind architectural features, or custom-crafted and beautifully durable guest room furnishings.
From the drawing board and design phase to the selection of first class materials and finishes and the final process of precision manufacturing, Italmond ensures superior results.
Bring us your exacting specifications and custom ideas and let us execute them with exceptional attention to detail, masterful skill and workmanship, and strict adherence to deadlines and other critical project parameters. For generations Italmond has specialized in satisfying the aesthetic, brand image, and budgetary needs of a discriminating commercial clientele. We are here to serve you from start to finish.

For more information contact: Andy Schaidler – Consulting Hospitality Sales Manager AndyS@italmond.com (877) 893-6296 James Sperrazza - Executive Vice President jsperrazza@italmond.com - (281) 794-0563 Kevin Kevonian - President Kevin@italmond.com- (877) 777-0052 Italmond Furniture 7312 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood CA 91605 Ph: (877) 777-0052 Fax: (877) 777-0525 www.italmond.com

http://www.prlog.org/12352733





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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Men are pickier about hotel room colors according to USF study (and other useful hotel design insights)






An award-winning study by Vanja Bogicevic, a student pursuing a master's degree at USFSM, could help hoteliers rethink the choices they give guests, perhaps adding a splash of color for the hotel business.

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/02/11/4984899/men-pickier-about-hotel-room-colors.html





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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Herman Miller to acquire Design Within Reach






Interesting, I remember not so long ago when DWR was trying to break into contract/hospitality via their retail consumer showrooms…

"This combination expands our reach in the higher margin consumer sector and we have identified multiple points of strategic leverage that will benefit our other segments and operations, as well as Design Within Reach own growth plans.”

The Editor at Large: Herman Miller to acquire Design Within Reach - http://bit.ly/1nqVKWz



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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Forbes Magazine: "Lady Gaga Is Still Schooling Marketers"






Lady Gaga concerts are sensory-overload spectacles, gaudy gigs — and breakthrough BRAND EXPERIENCES.    Businesspeople looking to make an indelible in-person impression through customer experience should follow her lead.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/deniselyohn/2014/07/16/lady-gaga-is-still-schooling-marketers/



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Monday, July 21, 2014

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's Best New Hotel Designs Hot List 2014






Short article celebrating the top five properties whose architecture and interior design are defining style today, from Los Angeles to London, Copenhagen to Shanghai. 16 gorgeous pictures on their website.

http://www.cntraveler.com/hot-list/2014/design-hotels



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Friday, July 18, 2014

'Millennial Travelers' ....A Hard Sell for Hotels Despite All the Wooing






"Hey, it isn’t all about refurbishing the hotel lobby and placing a touch-screen in there. Millennial guests demand great customer service from staff, and they will quickly sour on a hotel if the staff isn’t up to par." — Dennis Schaal

Despite all of the rhetoric about lifestyle-hotel brands and big chains going all-out to capture the allegiances of Millennial travelers, they are proving to be more critical of their hotel stays than other guests, especially if it is the first time they have experienced a specific hotel brand.


http://skift.com/2014/07/16/millennials-a-hard-sell-for-hotels-despite-all-the-wooing/



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Just completed by LeFerForgé Hospitality: double drapery rod system for The Brice Savannah - A Kimpton Hotel






Here's an example of understated modern drapes on Le Fer Forge Hospitality drapery hardware. Notice the sheers peeking out between the left and right drapes. You might not know it was Savannah GA, but you can certainly tell it's a Kimpton.

Gotta love their doggy-friendly Very Important Pet program, and their nightly wine hour for human guests, too!

http://www.bricehotel.com/savannah-hotel/index.html



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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Just completed by LeFerForgé Hospitality: large arc 2-pole drapery rod system for Washington DC Marriott - Wardman Park






Here's an example of the skill and craftsmanship used on a regular basis at Le Fer Forge Hospitality in drapery hardware to tackle a tough installation. Notice the bay window in this luxury hotel suite. The sheers and drapes can open or close on a pair of independent rods that are both bent in sweeping elegant arcs to match the bay shape while mounted on dual support brackets to the inside of the window frame. Topped by a matching fabric header that also follows the same bend.

Le Fer Forge (LeFerForge.com) is the only drapery hardware manufacturer in the US that bends hotel drapery rods to order in house ...and without seams or gaps ...and does it in rustfree stainless steel or aluminum , as well as iron.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/photo-tours.mi?marshaCode=wasdt&pageID=HWGRD_SUITES&imageID=1&isLightbox=true



Washington Marriott Wardman Park

Just completed by LeFerForgé Hospitality: large arc 2-pole drapery rod system for Washington DC Marriott - Wardman Park






Here's an example of the skill and craftsmanship used on a regular basis at Le Fer Forge Hospitality in drapery hardware to tackle a tough installation. Notice the bay window in this luxury hotel suite. The sheers and drapes can open or close on a pair of independent rods that are both bent in sweeping elegant arcs to match the bay shape while mounted on dual support brackets to the inside of the window frame. Topped by a matching fabric header that also follows the same bend.

Le Fer Forge (LeFerForge.com) is the only drapery hardware manufacturer in the US that bends hotel drapery rods to order in house ...and without seams or gaps ...and does it in rustfree stainless steel or aluminum , as well as iron.

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park

Good news from J.D. Power: Hotel upgrades and remodeling and renovations help guest satisfaction hit record high






Guest satisfaction at North America hotels reached a record high for the second straight year, as more properties received capital improvements, J.D. Power said in its annual survey.

“This year, a lot of the improvements were driven by the product side — better facilities and better guestrooms.”

http://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hotel-upgrades-help-guest-satisfaction-hit-record-high/



J.D. Power: Hotel upgrades help guest satisfaction hit record high - Travel Weekly

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Travel + Leisure Names World’s 50 Best Hotels






A significant number of this year’s Travel + Leisure winners are close to home, with the share of U.S. properties growing by more than 19 percent over last year.  Way to go Triple Creek Ranch, in Darby, MT !  Number 1 ranking in the world (according to the readers of T+L).

http://time.com/2963242/travel-leisure-names-worlds-50-best-hotels/



Here Are the 50 Best Hotels in the World

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Let's hear an 'AMEN' from everyone in A&D and manufacturing and procurement: "Now’s the Time to Renovate"






Improved business means higher cash flows, and many owners and operators —the smart ones, anyway are using some of their windfalls to undertake renovation projects, some of which were long overdue thanks to the industry’s recession-fueled downturn during the last decade.

There’s probably no financial excuse for rejecting the idea of a renovation.

http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/14019/Nows-the-time-to-renovate



Patty Watson named the new Tennessee, Alabama, Carolinas contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware






Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) the resort industry's leader in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Patty Watson and her agency as the contract-hospitality representative for the southern states of Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

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Patty Watson named the new Tennessee, Alabama, Carolinas contract rep for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality | PRLog

Let's hear an 'AMEN' from everyone in A&D and manufacturing and procurement: "Now’s the Time to Renovate"






Improved business means higher cash flows, and many owners and operators —the smart ones, anyway are using some of their windfalls to undertake renovation projects, some of which were long overdue thanks to the industry’s recession-fueled downturn during the last decade.

There’s probably no financial excuse for rejecting the idea of a renovation.



Patty Watson named the new Tennessee, Alabama, Carolinas contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware

I'm pleased to announce Patty Watson has been named our new Tennessee, Alabama, Carolinas contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware

Patty Watson named the new Tennessee, Alabama, Carolinas contract rep for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality | PRLogLe Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware the resort industry's leader in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Patty Watson and her agency as the contract-hospitality representative for the southern states of Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina.


Andy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forge, commented: “Patty and I met each other through our mutual rep friend Lu Cushing during the recent NEWH Regional Tradeshow. I’m excited to have her help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in greater Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Greenville, Ashville, High Point, and other southeastern cities.”  

Patty and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around Tennessee and surrounding Southern states with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Patty will also be calling on Alabama, Tennessee, and The Carolinas hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 



Wednesday, July 2, 2014

World's coolest hotel rooms






Whether they're located in caves or decked out in all-over orange, these ten picks from USA Today are some of the coolest hotel rooms in the world.   http://usat.ly/1pJFh3c



World's coolest hotel rooms

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

I'm pleased to announce Nannette Nielsen our new Rocky Mountain States contract rep for Le Fer Forge Hospitality

Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) the resort industry's leader in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Nannette Nielsen and her agency Nannette Nielsen & Company as the contract-hospitality representative for the rocky mountain states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming.  


NannetteNielsen.jpegAndy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forge, commented: “Nannette and I met each other through our mutual rep friend Kathy Irish  and the timing couldn’t be better for Nannette and I to join forces as we prepare for the upcoming NEWH Rocky Mountain Regional Tradeshow in August in Denver. I’m excited to have her help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in greater Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Jackson Hole, and others.”  

Nannette and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around Colorado and surrounding rocky mountain states with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Nannette will also be calling on Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 


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Friday, June 27, 2014

Hot off the presses, new Le Fer Forge Hospitality handout brochure

Hot off the presses, gorgeous new full color glossy brochure will be in the hands of your local Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware contract sales rep in the next few days. Feel free to ask for a copy from your local rep.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

I'm pleased to announce Tom Jacobe as our new contract hospitality rep in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality


Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) the resort industry's leader in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Jacobe and his agency Jacobe and Associates as the contract-hospitality representatives for the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.  

TomJacobe.jpgAndy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forge, commented: “Tom and I have known each other for years through NEWH and through the hospitality industry in general and discovered we have a lot in common in our individual histories, so I’m excited to have him help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in New Orleans, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and others.”  

Tom and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around Texas and surrounding states with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Tom will also be calling on Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Craig Karlen - Summit Contract Marketing is the new Minnesota and Upper Midwest contract rep for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality


Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) one of the resort industry's leaders in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Karlen and Scott Peterson and their agency Summit Contract Marketing as the contract-hospitality representatives for the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota.  

craigKarlen.jpgAndy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “Craig and I have worked together before, so I’m excited to have him and his associate Scott help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in the Upper Midwest cities and states.”  

Craig and Scott and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around the Twin Cities and surrounding states with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Craig and Scott will also be calling on MN, WI, SD, & ND hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget.


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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Faryal Kahn - Elite Comforts is the new California - Arizona contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware




FaryalKahnOfEliteComfortsHospitality.jpegLe Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com)  one of the resort industry's leaders in manufacturing exterior and interior decorative hardware for drapes is pleased to announce the addition of Faryal Kahn and her agency Elite Comforts Hospitality as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of California and Arizona.  

Andy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “Faryal and I met at the NEWH Regional tradeshow in January thru our mutual friend Lu Cushing, so I’m excited to have her help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth on the west coast and especially in Arizona where Faryal is expanding her agency.”  

Faryal and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around California and Arizona with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Faryal will also be calling on California and Arizona hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 



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Friday, June 13, 2014

Kathy Irish is new Hawaii, Oregon, Washington state contract rep for LeFerForgé Hospitality



Le Fer Forgé Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com)  one of the hospitality industry's leaders in manufacturing exterior and interior drapery hardware is pleased to announce the addition of Kathy Irish and her agency KIDesign Resources as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.  

AttachmentAndy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “Kathy and I have worked together before, so I’m excited to have her help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth on the west coast and especially in Hawaii where Kathy has been selling every 2 to 3 months.”  

Kathy and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work around Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington states with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Kathy will also be calling on Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Stacey Russell and Associates is the new Georgia contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware

Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com)  one of the hospitality industry's leaders in manufacturing exterior and interior drapery hardware is pleased to announce the addition of Stacey Russell and her agency Stacey Russell & Associates as the contract-hospitality representative for the state of Georgia.  
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Andy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “Stacey and I have worked together before, so I’m excited to have her and her daughter Ansley help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in Georgia.”  

Stacey and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work across the state of Georgia with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Stacey will also be calling on Georgia hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Lu Cushing and KLBC LLC is the new Florida contract representative for Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware

Le Fer Forgé Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) the hospitality industry's leader in manufacturing exterior and interior drapery hardware is pleased to announce the addition of Lu Cushing and her agency KLBC LLC as the contract-hospitality representative for the state of Florida.

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Andy Schaidler, the Hospitality Sales Manager of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “Lu and I have worked together before, so I’m excited to have Lu help us to the next level in our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in Florida.”  

Lu and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work across the state of Florida with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   Lu will also be calling on Florda hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Andy Schaidler teams with Le Fer Forgé Drapery Hardware as new consulting Hospitality Sales Manager


Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com)  one of the hospitality industry's leaders in manufacturing interior and exterior drapery hardware is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler,NEWH as their new consulting National Hospitality Sales Manager.

Chris Scarano, the President of Le Fer Forgé, commented: “We’re excited to have Andy help us move to the next level in our hospitality sales and marketing and client growth.”  Mr. Schaidler agrees: “Those of you who haven’t heard of Le Fer Forgé in the past won’t be able to say that in a few months.  We have an amazing story to tell of many satisfied clients and many upscale projects.”  LFF drapery hardware is used at numerous resorts including Hilton, Marriot, Sandals, Sheraton, Westin, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood and many more.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s brand plus expanding their reputation for manufacturing exceptional contract quality drapery hardware.  He will also build and manage the company’s national independent hospitality sales team, sales, marketing, quotations and the development of new opportunities for the company into the hospitality industry.  Andy and the Le Fer Forgé Hospitality team will work with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects.   LFF also collaborates with architects, designers and other specifiers to make sure each drapery hardware project suits the location while coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. 

Andy Schaidler served on the Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for almost a decade, the not-for-profit volunteer organization that raises scholarship funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture.  He is currently helping with marketing and public relations for the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee.  He’s developed national hospitality programs for firms including: AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, Lighting Enterprises, Interior Image Group, and Purchasing Solutions Intl.

About Le Fer Forgé (www.LeFerForge.com):

Le Fer Forgé Hospitality Drapery Hardware (www.LeFerForge.com) celebrates its 20th anniversary next year of manufacturing the finest aluminum and stainless steel and iron drapery hardware for interior and exterior installations in upscale hospitality projects. 
Le Fer Forgé hospitality drapery hardware is used at numerous resorts including Hilton, Marriot, Sandals, Sheraton, Westin, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood and many more.  
As an industry leader, Le Fer Forgé clients rely on us to provide functionality, high quality, unique craftsmanship and innovation all within a timeline and budget that satisfies the client’s needs.   
Le Fer Forgé sells to the wholesale contract trade only. Let us show you how easy it can be to have attractive, durable, American made drapery hardware that accents your design, functions flawlessly, and presents your draperies beautifully.  
"Experience the Le Fer Forgé difference!"

Monday, February 24, 2014

Sustainability is about you!  Better for Guests, Hotels, the Planet. Green Voice™ 2014 NEWH Sustainable Conversations: free seminars for Hoteliers, Designers, Suppliers






The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations during the upcoming HD Expo in Las Vegas, May 14-15-16, 2014 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The live sessions will feature a combination of 1-on-1 interviews in The Social Hub booth #1955 during show hours open to all show attendees and a CEU-accredited panel discussion in the HD conference meeting rooms for paid conference pass holders.

Green Voice is now in it’s 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year. This year’s sessions headline 8 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business. Presenters, moderators, and speakers will lead the audience through 5 fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a unique range of perspectives.

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Sustainability is about you! Better for Guests, Hotels, the Planet. Green Voice™2014 NEWH Sustainable Conversations  http://www.prlog.org/12286885

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

... http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2014/01/08/15-most-anticipated-hotel-openings-of-2014/






Forbes Travel Guide, 15 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2014    http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/2014/01/08/15-most-anticipated-hotel-openings-of-2014/

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Back By Popular Demand: NEWH Sustainable Green Voice™ Returns to HDExpo 2014


The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations during the upcoming HDExpo in Las Vegas, May 14-15-16, 2014 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The live sessions will feature a combination of 1-on-1 interviews in The Social Hub booth #1955 during show hours open to all show attendees and a CEU-accredited panel discussion in the HD conference meeting rooms for paid conference pass holders.

Green Voice is now in it’s 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year.  This year’s sessions headline 8 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.  Presenters, moderators, and speakers will lead the audience through 5 fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a unique range of perspectives.

 “The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee has been addressing sustainability for a very long time and our Green Voice programs are one of the ways we get to share this with the expanded hospitality community,” states David Mahood of Olive Hospitality Consulting.   Mr. Mahood – one of the early members of the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality committee - is an interviewer and will moderate the panel during Green Voice.

Wed, May 14, 2014 events:
11:30AM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “The Far Ranging Impact of the Food We Serve in our Restaurants. What you Need to Know.”
Helen Reed of HL Reed Design & SEElogix interviewing Susan Wolfla Executive Chef of Mandalay Bay Resort

12 Noon@ The Social Hub, booth #1955: NEWH Sustainable Design Competition Student Scholarship Award Presentations

1:00PM@ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “Large Companies don’t have to have Large Environmental Footprints:  MGM Resorts’ Ongoing Commitment to Organic Design and Development.”
Glenn Hasek of Green Lodging News interviewing Todd Megrath Dir. Sustainability Strategies at MGM Resorts•

Thurs, May 15, 2014 events
11:00 AM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “The Vision of Fred Stitt: How the Award Winning Educator and Architect in the Field of Ecological Design Sees the World.”
David Mahood of Olive Hospitality interviewing Fred Stitt, Founder of San Francisco Institute of Architecture

1:30PM @ Conference Center Meeting Rooms: “Rendering Nature: How Organic Design impacts the Hospitality Industry from Soil, Food, and Waste to Architecture and Development.”
David Mahood of Olive Hospitality Consulting moderating a roundtable panel discussion with Tom Herlihy of Worm Power, Fred A. Stitt of San Francisco Institute of Architecture, Todd Megrath of  MGM Resorts, and Susan Wolfla of Mandalay Bay Resort (qualifies for .1 CEU or 1.0 LU and requires a paid conference pass for entry)

3:30PM @ The Social Hub, booth #1955:  “A Million Worms, Organic Waste, Perfect Soil. The Incredible Story of Worm Power.”
Dina Belon-Sayre of Mindclick Global interviewing Tom Herlihy, CEO, Worm Power

All live interviews will be at The Social Hub booth #1955 during show hours and are open to all registered attendees and exhibitors to join in the audience at no extra charge. The roundtable panel discussion is part of the conference seminar pass and will be held in the conference breakout rooms and qualifies for .1 CEU or 1.0 LU. To register for the conference and show go to www.HDexpo.com, for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations go to www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org):

NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events. 

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