Ilex Lighting Provides Gorgeous Custom Lighting For Shorehaven

"Members rave about lighting fixtures recently installed at club"

ILEX Architectural Lighting is pleased to announce the recent completion of another gorgeous custom lighting fixture project  - this time at the Shorehaven Country Club in Norwalk Connecticut.

KG+D Archtiects of Mount Kisco, NY collaborated with the Shorehaven Golf on a two-phased transformation of their facilities which included a complete renovation of the main clubhouse.
ILEX built 3 different styles of custom ceiling lighting fixtures for their entrance, restaurant, and ballroom.  

Feedback from the members and their guests have been rave reviews of beautiful the light fixtures are by themselves and how great the compliment the new interior décor.  More images can be seen online at the ILEX custom gallery website and at the KG+D Architect project gallery. 

Ilex Lighting Welcomes New Western Regional Manager: Andy Schaidler

Andy Schaidler Joins Team in Western Regional Sales Manager Role

ILEX Architectural Lighting has enhanced its national sales team with the addition of Andy Schaidler
as their Western Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Schaidler’s role will encompass the management of sales and business development initiatives pertaining to all three divisions of the lighting brand: ILEX, Davis-Muller, and Custom Metalcraft for the western half of the US and Canada.

ILEX President Alan Indursky commented: “Andy’s impressive track record for brokering critical relationships within the contract and hospitality market is of particular value to the growing ILEX brand. We look forward to incorporating his vast expertise into our brand strategy as we continue to grow.” 


Mr. Schaidler added: "I couldn't be more excited to be involved again with a terrific manufacturer that incorporates both domestic and overseas craftsmanship together to offer an amazing legacy of custom and standard lighting fixtures"

Schaidler’s 15+ years of experience in the architecture and design industry combined with 20+ years in decorative and architectural lighting spans both the national and international segment, with a focus on the management of independent sales representatives from Hawaii to the Caribbean. He has also been widely involved with NEWH The Hospitality Network, serving on the International Sustainable Hospitality Committee and on the NEWH International Board as Director of Trade Shows, Leadership Conferences, Public Relations, and Membership Expansion. Andy is an Associate Member of the IESNA and chapter sponsor of ASID, and is studying for his LEED GA certification. 



About ILEX (www.iLexLight.com):
ILEX Architectural Lighting is an American lighting manufacturer based in Taunton, MA that creates architectural lighting solutions for hotels, resorts, restaurants, lounges, lobbies, ballrooms, meeting rooms, office buildings, higher education, retailers, and upscale homes. Founded in 2000, as a subsidiary of the 65-year-old lighting brand Norwell, ILEX is committed to nurturing and continuing American design and production. They employ an experienced staff of artisans and craftsmen with decades of expertise in the lighting industry dedicated to painstakingly create each product with quality and care.

ILEX and it's subsidiary brands Davis-Muller Lighting and CustomMetalcraft Lighting offer a sophisticated collection of standard and built-to-order pendants, sconces, flush mounts, portables, and large scale ceiling fixtures and chandeliers. In addition to their existing fixtures, ILEX and Davis-Muller and CustomMetalcraft specialize in custom design and manufacturing for architects, design professionals and lighting specifiers of unique custom lighting fixtures to suit a variety of installations. ILEX offers you unparalleled quality, reliability, service, and timeless designs.

www.iLexLight.com

NEWH GreenVoice Conversations Sustainability Seminars at HDExpo Vegas Wed-Thurs May 4-5th

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations presenting 4 great free seminars this May, at Hospitality Design's HDExpo hotel design tradeshow at Mandalay Convention Center - Vegas.

You still have time to add 4 terrific NEWH Sustainable Hospitality GreenVoice Conversation seminars on your calendar during the upcoming Hospitality Design's HDExpo hotel design tradeshow at Mandalay Convention Center in Vegas on Wed May 4th and Thurs May 5th. The seminars happen at the lobby entrance of the show in NEWH Booth L5, and are free to attend. 
Full descriptions of all four seminars are available at   https://newh.org/sustainability/green-voice-events/

Registration and attendance for HDExpo is free for all Specifiers and Buyers in hospitality, available at: http://bit.ly/1Vh3X1T

Wed May 4th: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM 
THE EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, GREENER TRANSPORTATION, AND CREATING VALUE IN A DECARBONIZED WORLD
The fields of energy, human health, and transportation are shifting around us. Cheap solar, autonomous vehicles, a re-naturalization of the urban environment, the internet of things, and new innovative financing mechanisms, are causing a massive shift in our abilities to raise the quality of life, de-carbonized our societies, and create new ways to add and create value in the built environment. This session will review the disruptive forces transforming the world of sustainability and healthy places, and showcase the potential to impact projects and businesses in the hospitality industry.
Moderator: Mary Ann Thornam, Program Coordinator of Interior Design at The Art Institute of Colorado
Speaker: Josh Radoff, Co-Founder & Principal at YR&G

Thurs, May 5th 11:00 AM – 11:30 
CART VS. HORSE: WHICH COMES FIRST, TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE OR HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT?
Join us for an interesting panel discussion on the effects that public transportation and mass transit have on hotels restaurants and lounges.  From site selection & development to employee retention to guest marketing to architecture & design considerations.  We’ll explore how proximity to Public Transit and Mass Transit impacts hoteliers and restauranteurs, and learn about sustainable advancements in transit.
Moderator: Andy Schaidler, National Hospitality Sales Manager, Marble Systems
Speaker: John F. Hogan, Vice President, Design and Project Management, Ritz-Carlton Worldwide
Speaker: C. “Chuck” Charles Pineda, PE Systems Design Integration Manager for the LA Westside Subway Project, Project Manager at LK Comstock National Transit and Railworks
Speaker: Jude Elledge, Consulting Architect and Urban Planner, Callison RTKL Planning & Urban Design, Los Angeles

Thurs, May 5th 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM 

TRANSPARENCY: A WAY TO INFORM HEALTHIER MATERIAL CHOICES
There are numerous rating systems out there today attempting to clarify the chemical makeup of interior materials.  How do designers understand these systems and design and specify products without a chemical engineering degree?  In this session we will discuss how to navigate the world of material certifications and what transparency looks like today.  We will also delve into how transparency is changing the way we design and what that means for the Hospitality market.
Moderator: Becca Dobosh, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C , Project Interior Designer, Associate at SERA
Speaker: Alison Bane, IIDA, LEED AP, Director of Interior Design, Associate at SERA

Thurs, May 5th  3:30 PM – 4:00 PM 
WELLNESS & TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOSPITALITY MARKET
Discover new and emerging technology in this in-depth discussion of trends and technological advances available to the Hospitality marketplace today. This session will also take a look at the business case for incorporating technology into design to provide environmental benefits, both for the end user and the business owner.
Moderator: Stacey A. Olson, Design Performance Leader, C.I.D., LEED AP + ID&C / BD&C, Gensler
Speaker: Deborah Bey, Director of Research and Innovation, Delos

About NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations:
Green Voice Conversations from the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality committee are now in their 4th year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year.  Each session headlines industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.  Presenters, moderators, and speakers lead the audience through fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a unique range of perspectives.
https://newh.org/sustainability/green-voice-events

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.

Registration and attendance for HDExpo is free for all Specifiers and Buyers in hospitality, available at: http://bit.ly/1Vh3X1T

NEWH Green Voice Conversations at BDwest in L.A. Thurs Mar 31

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations presenting a great Sustainable seminar next week on transit infrastructure and hospitality development at Boutique Design's BDWest hotel design tradeshow at LosAngeles Convention Center.

You still have time to include a terrific NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversation seminar on your calendar during the upcoming Boutique Design's BDWest hotel design tradeshow at LosAngeles Convention Center next Thursday March 31 at 11am PST. The seminar will happen near the show floor in meeting room 309, and is included in your admission. Register at: http://www.boutiquedesignwest.com/register-to-attend/

Thursday, March 31st 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Room 309
CART VS. HORSE: WHICH COMES FIRST, TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE OR HOSPITALITY?
Join us for an interesting panel discussion on of the effects that public transportation and mass transit have on hotels restaurants and lounges. From Site selection & development to employee retention to guest marketing to architecture & design considerations. We'll explore how proximity to Public Transit and Mass transit impacts hoteliers and restauranteurs, and learn about sustainable advancements in transit.

Moderator
Andy Schaidler, Upper Midwest Sales Swavelle Hospitality and National Hospitality Sales Manager Marble Systems
Panelists Jude Elledge, Consulting Architect and Urban Planner Callison RTKL; and C. Charles “Chuck” Pineda,  Design Integration Manager and Project Manager for the LA Westside Subway Project, Railworks

Register at: http://www.boutiquedesignwest.com/register-to-attend/

About NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations:
Green Voice Conversations from the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality committee are now in their 4th year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year.  Each session headlines industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.  Presenters, moderators, and speakers lead the audience through fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a unique range of perspectives.

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. 

Free BDNY Admission in NYC Sun and Mon Nov 8-9, for Swavelle Customers

See incredible new fabrics fauxs sheers and vinyls at the Swavelle Hospitality booth during Boutique Design's upcoming BDNY hotel design tradeshow in NYC on Sunday and Monday, Nov 8th and 9th

You still have time to register for free to attend Boutique Design's BDNY hotel design tradeshow and see the incredible Swavelle Color Selector book of over 1400 faux leathers and vinyls organized by color family at booth #545!  
Plus check out the Autumn collection  of beautiful woven n print fabrics,  
and don't miss the new luxurious Dream Away white-on-white extra wide fabric collection for top-of-bed.  


If you haven't registered yet or don't know about the show … advance registration gives you free attendance at the tradeshow for all Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Architects, Designers, Management Companies, Developers, Purchasing Firms, Specifiers, Buyers, and students in those industries.

PreRegister for free admission at 
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BDNY115/start.asp?sc=MSICFA1


About Swavelle Hospitality (www.SwavelleHospitality.com)
For over 30 years, Swavelle Hospitality has been a major supplier and trusted source to the wholesale and hospitality trades. We offer a broad range of stylized fabrics and faux leathers that are produced to meet or exceed industry standards.
In addition to our comprehensive collections, Swavelle / Mill Creek Fabrics design studio is available to our customers. Customers can customize designs, specify unique colors, reconstruct an existing design into a woven, print, or faux leather; all while meeting the specifications of the end use. 

Swavelle / Mill Creek Fabrics also has the capabilities to fabricate finished products such as bed skirts, scarves, duvet covers and more.

Free Admission to BDNY in NYC on Sun and Mon Nov 8-9, for Marble Systems Customers

Fabulous new tiles for hospitality debut at Marble Systems booth during Boutique Design's upcoming BDNY hotel design tradeshow in NYC on Sunday and Monday, Nov 8th and 9th.

You still have time to register for free to attend Boutique Design's BDNY hotel design tradeshow and see a brand new display of brand new natural stone and porcelain and decorative cement tiles for hospitality at Marble Systems' booth #1470. Stop by to meet me and let me introduce you to our company president, plus see and touch our large selection of fabulous new tiles for hospitality installations.  

If you haven't registered yet or don't know about the show … advance registration gives you free attendance at the tradeshow for all Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Architects, Designers, Management Companies, Developers, Purchasing Firms, Specifiers, Buyers, and students in those industries.
Pre-Register for free admission at 
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BDNY115/start.asp?sc=MSICFA1

About Marble Systems (www.MarbleSystems.com): 

Marble Systems recently celebrated its 30th anniversary providing world-class selections of natural stone across North America and the Caribbean. Our stone tiles are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as Bellagio, Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.

At Marble Systems, our collections offer the best of what we have discovered over the years: polished and honed, refined and tested.  Our product lines feature the highest quality marble, limestone, travertine, granite, slate, glass, metal, onyx, porcelain and more …for walls, floors, suites, lobbies, furniture, spas, baths, restaurants, elevators, and other uses. 

Marble Systems offers several sample books filled with dozens of examples of our gorgeous natural stone tiles and mosaics. You can see and touch the beauty of our stone in your own office.  And our printed catalog binders have over 250 pages of full color product photos and project installation pictures to help you in selecting the perfect decorative stone, Contact your local Marble Systems hospitality rep or our corporate hospitality sales division and we'll be happy to deliver any or all of these tools to inspire your creativity for your next project.

Your mission is to imagine the endless possibilities for your space. Our Mission is to inspire you to get there.
Marble Systems: Your Source For The Finest in Natural Stone Tile.

NEWH Green Voice Conversations at BDNY in NYC Sun and Mon Nov 8-9

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations presenting 2 great Sustainable seminars this weekend at Boutique Design's BDNY tradeshow at Javitz in NewYorkCity

You still have time to include two terrific NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversation seminars on your calendar during the upcoming Boutique Design's BDNY tradeshow at Javitz convention center this Sunday and Monday, Nov 8th and 9th. The seminars will happen right on the show floor at the NEWH Booth - CP6, and are included in your show free admission.

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations presents - 
"URBAN LANDSCAPING, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND CENTRAL PARKS: HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR URBAN HOTEL FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CITIES: NEW YORK"
Sunday, November 08, 2015, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM,  BDNY at the NEWH Booth CP6
This fast‐paced, 30 minute Q & A session will provide solutions to environmental preservation and landscaping to enhance the value of urban hotel properties from the unique perspective of one of the world’s most traveled cities.
Moderator: David Mahood, Co‐Principal, Olive Hospitality Consulting 
Guest speaker: Claire Weisz, Founding Principal, WXY

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations presents - 
"DESIGNING TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE"
Monday, November 09, 2015, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM, BDNY at the NEWH Booth CP6
Get the drill down on how to make eco‐chic personal with an inventive design approach that blends green practices with environmental psychology and classical feng shui’.
Moderator: Lorraine Francis, Regional Director of Hospitality Interiors, Gensler 
Guest Speaker: Debra Duneier, Founder and President, EcoChi, LLC

Registration and attendance for the tradeshow is free for all Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Architects, Designers, Management Companies, Developers, Purchasing Firms, Specifiers, Buyers, and students in those industries

Register at
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/BDNY115/start.asp?sc=MSICFA1

NEWH Green Voice Conversations Offers EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY Lunch Seminar, Sun Oct 18 at High Point Market, NC

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversations, Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion and Scholarship Award, presented by NEWH North Carolina Region on Hospitality Designer Day at High Point Market. Sunday, October 18, 2015, noon to 1:30pm, IHFC C402

You can still register for another terrific NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Green Voice Conversation coming up on Hospitality Designer Day 2015 at at High Point Market NC. Lunch is included, but seating is limited to the first 50 guests.

Panel Discussion: "The Evolution of Sustainable Hospitality" 'A roundtable discussion on the sustainability movement in hospitality, including the emergence and execution of green hotel practices and products.'

Moderator: David Mahood, LEEP AP, Olive Hospitality Consulting
Speakers: Julia Davis Marks, Past President - NEWH, Picture Source Deanna Crossman, Owner - Kings Daughters Inn and Mayton Inn Susan Inglis, Executive Director - Sustainable Furnishings Council, From the Mountain

Hosted by Elk Hospitality in the Sterling-Diamond-ELK Hospitality Showroom, High Point Market, IHFC C402,
Presented by NEWH North Carolina Region and NEWH Sustainable Hospitality during Hospitality Designer Day 2015. Sunday, October 18, 2015, noon to 1:30pm, IHFC C402

Register at https://newh.org/events/north-carolina-region-newh-hospitality-designer-day-2015/

Still Time For Attendees To Register For Free: Minneapolis NEWH Regional Tradeshow Happening Thurs Oct 8.

Looking forward to seeing all my industry friends at the Minneapolis NEWH Regional Tradeshow, Thurs Oct 8 at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, downtown.

If you haven't registered yet…all Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Architects, Designers, Management Companies, Developers, and students in those industries get in for free! Please help us make this the best FF&E tradeshow ever, its only in the Twin Cities every other year.

…and of course please come see Swavelle Hospitality fabrics and Marble Systems tiles at booth # 626, see Swavelle's amazing new "ColorSource" palette of over 1400 upholstery faux-leather and vinyl samples arranged by color family in an easy-to-select book, see Marble Systems beautiful natural stone and porcelain tile tri-fold sample books for a side-by-side comparison of huge variety of quarry-direct stone tile

Buyers and Attendees register here for free: http://newh.org/events/minneapolis-newh-regional-tradeshow-2015/

http://www.SwavelleHospitality.com
http://www.MarbleSystems.com

Theres Still Time For Attendees To Register For The Seattle NEWH Regional Tradeshow Happening Tuesday Sept 22

Looking forward to seeing all my industry friends at the Seattle NEWH Regional Tradeshow, Tuesday Sept 22 at Bell Harbor Conference Center.

If you haven't registered yet…you Hoteliers, Restauranteurs, Architects, and Designers Get in for free! Please help us make this the best NEWH tradeshow ever whether you're in greater Sesattle-Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, Vancouver, anywhere in the region.

Come see Marble Systems beautiful display of natural stone tile and porcelain tile at booth 210.

Register here:
http://newh.org/events/seattle-newh-regional-tradeshow/

The Resort Hotel Outlook Remains Positive Into 2016 And Beyond

Great article from HotelManagement magazine outlining healthy room bookings and high sale prices on mergers and acquisitions, both in the US and around the world for 2015 and 2016. Looks good for the upper scale and luxury resort hotel markets: high occupancy, high room rates, high prices paid for resorts being bought, all good signs for a continued good couple of years

"The resort segment has prospered this year and shows every sign of continuing to thrive in 2016 and beyond in the U.S., the Caribbean and even international destinations.

And despite the large number of resort projects in the construction pipeline, suitable sites for new construction are getting harder to find and the development process can be time consuming and exorbitant"

http://bit.ly/1iqM8Na

The 10 Best Cruise Ship Luxury Suites

Great article from CruiseCritic magazine about a few of the best upscale suites on cruise ships today, too bad it doesn't name some of the excellent interior designers that created these spaces, but the photography is terrific and makes you want to check them out in person.

"Cabins in two cruiseship categories are the first to sell out whenever a cruise itinerary goes on sale: the most inexpensive staterooms and the most expensive top-of-the-line suites. There are far fewer suites than regular cabins, so competition is fierce for these options that offer extra space and exclusive perks.

There's a larger variety of luxury cruise suites than ever before, but some still absolutely stand out from the competition. CruiseCritic magazine offers their favorites among the industry's most drop-dead gorgeous, pampering and elegant accommodations at sea."

http://bit.ly/1ijs8Mm

Marble Systems Brings Emily Kearns On As Minnesota And Wisconsin Contract-Hospitality Representative.

Marble Systems Inc Marble Systems Inc  - the hospitality industry's leader in providing world-class selections of natural stone tile -  is happy to announce the appointment of Emily Kearns and her agency Midwest Hospitality Consultants as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, plus South and North Dakota.

Andy Schaidler, Hospitality Sales Manager for Marble Systems, commented: “Emily and I have worked together before at previous manufacturers and since she loves stone tile, we both decided this would be a perfect fit for representing our company in the upper Midwest states.”  Emily will be meeting local customers at the NEWH Regional Tradeshow coming up in Minneapolis on October 8th.

Marble Systems natural stone tiles are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Bellagio , Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.  The products include marble, travertine, limestone, granite, porcelain, slate, glass, metal, onyx and more for walls, floors, furniture, spas, baths and other uses.

Emily and the Marble Systems Hospitality team will work around Minnesota, Wisconsin, 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.  Emily is also working with upper midwest architects, designers and other specifiers to ensure their tile projects have the best prices and best selection of natural stone.

Marble Systems selects Kathleen Herzog as Illinois and Indiana contract-hospitality representative

Marble Systems Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Herzog and her agency RSM6degrees as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of Illinois and Indiana now offering the hospitality industry's leading quarry and manufacturer providing world-class selections of natural stone tile.

Andy Schaidler, Hospitality Sales Manager for Marble Systems, commented: “Kathleen and I met at an NEWH networking event in Chicago and realized she would be a great fit for representing our company in the greater Chicago metro area. We’ve already begun making excellent joint sales calls together.”  

Marble Systems natural stone tiles are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Bellagio , Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.  The products include marble, travertine, limestone, granite, porcelain, slate, glass, metal, onyx and more for walls, floors, furniture, spas, baths and other uses.

Kathleen and the Marble Systems Hospitality team will work around northern Illinois and northern Indiana 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.  Kathleen is also working with Chicago area hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to ensure their tile projects have the best prices and best selection of natural stone.

Recently completed by Marble Systems: Marble Tile for The Hammam Day Spa at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan PR

Marble Systems Inc  - the hospitality industry's leader in providing world-class selections of natural stone tile -  is pleased to announce the recent installation of custom and stock marble tile and mosaics in the newly opened Hammam Day Spa at the 100 year old Condado Vanderbilt Hotel San Juan PR, which has just undergone a full restoration and refurbishment.

Talya Mosaic Marble and Calacatta Marble Tile from MSI were used throughout The Hammam at the Spa - an unprecedented experience that weaves ancient purification rituals, exclusive to the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel.  Marble Systems has a distribution center in PR, as well as 2 in FL, 1 in NJ, 2 in VA, and 1 in CA

Condado Vanderbilt is a legendary hotel in the Carribean, designed originally by Warren and Whitmore - one of the foremost New York architectural firms of the 1900's - for the same Vanderbilt family who commissioned New York’s Biltmore, Commodore and Ambassador Hotels in the early 1900's. Warren and Whitmore also designed Grand Central Station.

Kirk Montgomery named California and Nevada hospitality representative for Marble Systems

Marble Systems Inc  - the hospitality industry's leader in providing world-class selections of natural stone tile -  is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Montgomery and his Central Imagination Agency as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of California and Nevada.

Andy Schaidler, Hospitality Sales Manager for Marble Systems, commented: “Kirk and I met during the HDExpo tradeshow in May and already he is making an impact with hospitality client growth in both Southern California and Southern Nevada, the rest of his territory will be following soon.”  

Marble Systems natural stone tiles are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Bellagio , Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.  The products include marble, travertine, limestone, granite, porcelain, slate, glass, metal, onyx and more for walls, floors, furniture, spas, baths and other uses.

Kirk and the Marble Systems Hospitality team will work around California and Nevada 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.  Kirk is also working with local hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to ensure their tile projects have the best prices and best selection of natural stone.

The Psychology Of Restaurant Design

You think you’re in charge, having planned the time, the companions, the type of cuisine, and the ambiance for a dinner out. But what you don’t realize is, the restaurant has chosen you. Every detail has been meticulously plotted around your age, status, and preferences to lead you blithely to the restaurant’s door.

Here’s a look at the thinking behind the bar, playlist, tabletops, menu, hostess desk, and everything else you see, hear, taste, and smell.
Courtesy of Westchester Magazine.

http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/August-2015/The-Psychology-Of-Restaurant-Design/

NEWH Sunshine Chapter Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday August 20

Everyone in and near central Florida please join me in raising scholarship money for hospitality architecture and design students by partying at the NEWH Sunshine Chapter's Casino Night Fundraiser on Thursday evening August 20 2015. 
Marble Systems is one of the event sponsors and also one of the Silent Auction prize donors.  

Advance tickets are available online at  http://newh.org/events/sunshine-newh-fundraiser-2015/

The Casino Night will be held at the Winter Park Farmers Market in downtown Winter Park FL, just a few minutes north of Orlando, and will include food, drink, games, prizes, DJ's, Entertainment, and more.

Meet one of the most talented Art Directors and Graphic Design Professionals I've ever had the pleasure to collaborate with.

Check out the profile and online portfolio of one of the most talented Art Directors and Graphic Design Professionals I've ever seen generate creative visual work.

Brian would like to expand his network, so please connect with him on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbuchberger.

Print and electronic. Branding and identity and marketing and sales tools that clients love. Some of his excellent professional portfolio is available to view online: http://designerbrian.blogspot.com

He's also looking for the next great opportunity that will take advantage of his exceptional talent, so if you know of firms that could use his skills …now is the time to get in touch with Brian.

TMGarasic Associates named the Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate NewYork hospitality representative for Marble Systems

Marble Systems Inc  - the hospitality industry's leader in providing world-class selections of natural stone tile -  is pleased to announce the appointment of the TMGarasic Associates agency as the contract-hospitality representative for the states of Pennsylvania , West Virginia, Ohio, and UpState New York.

Andy Schaidler, Hospitality Sales Manager for Marble Systems, commented: “Tom and his team were introduced to us via mutual business partners and already they are helping our sales and marketing and hospitality client growth in the Ohio Valley and eastern states they cover.”  The TMGarasic Associates team includes Tom Garasic, Jack Wateska, Helene McAleese, and Mike Bianchi.

Marble Systems natural stone tiles are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Bellagio , Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Trump International, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.  The products include marble, travertine, limestone, granite, porcelain, slate, glass, metal, onyx and more for walls, floors, furniture, spas, baths and other uses.

TMGarasic Associates and the Marble Systems Hospitality team will work around  PA, NY, OH, & WV 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.  TMGarasic Associates is also working with local hospitality architects, designers and other specifiers to ensure their tile projects have the best prices and best selection of natural stone.

About Marble Systems (www.MarbleSystems.com): 

Marble Systems recently celebrated its 30th anniversary providing world-class selections of natural stone across North America and the Caribbean. Our stone tiles and slabs are used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as Bellagio, Caesars, The Palms, Palomar, Four Seasons, Trump International, Cosmos Club, Gracebay Club, Texas de Brazil, and many more.

At Marble Systems, our collections offer the best of what we have discovered over the years: polished and honed, refined and tested.  Our product lines feature the highest quality marble, limestone, travertine, granite, slate, glass, metal, onyx, porcelain and more …for walls, floors, suites, lobbies, furniture, spas, baths, restaurants, elevators, and other uses. 

Marble Systems offers several sample books filled with dozens of examples of our gorgeous natural stone tiles and mosaics. You can see and touch the beauty of our stone in your own office.  And our printed catalog binders have over 250 pages of full color product photos and project installation pictures to help you in selecting the perfect decorative stone, Contact your local Marble Systems hospitality rep or our corporate hospitality sales division and we'll be happy to deliver any or all of these tools to inspire your creativity for your next project.

Your mission is to imagine the endless possibilities for your space. Our Mission is to inspire you to get there.

Marble Systems: Your Source For The Finest in Natural Stone Tile.