Events

🏢 BDNY returns to New York’s Javits Center on November 8-9. The event, presented by *Boutique Design*, will feature global hospitality discussions, custom-designed spaces, and the BDNY Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality Breakfast. Notable collaborations include IHG and CRÈME, and Ennismore with Avenue Interior Design. The 46th Gold Key Awards concludes BDNY on November 9 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The Platinum Circle gala kicks off on November 6 at Cipriani Wall Street.

🏨 December 15–16, 2026, Orlando, Florida will host ILHA INSPIRE 2026 at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. The conference expects 900–1,000 attendees from the luxury hospitality industry. Keynote speakers include Tina Edmundson of Marriott International and Hermann Elger of Forbes Travel Guide. Discussions will cover luxury hotel strategy, AI, sustainability, and more. Registration is open at ilha.org/inspire.

📅 McLean, VA – The 2026 Adrian Awards, marking its 70th anniversary, is now open for submissions. Spanning 34 categories, this prestigious event celebrates excellence in hospitality and travel marketing. Winners will be honored on March 4, 2027, at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Submissions close on September 15, 2026. Entries are scored on objectives, creativity, quality, content, and results, with opportunities for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Best of Show awards. More info at adrianawards.hsmai.org.

📱 In June, 125 industry professionals gathered at Viceroy Chicago for *Hospitality Design*’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. Sponsors included Better Designed Lighting, Durkan | Mohawk Group, Kimball Hospitality, Solaire Lighting, Waterworks, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Wolf-Gordon.

🏨 Dave Jacoby, owner of Hotel Lucine, and Kaleigh Wiese, CEO of Ode Places, discuss the indie hotel landscape and the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Miami in an episode of Suite Spot. Since 2016, Hotel Lucine in Galveston focuses on community integration and unique offerings, using local events and customized guest experiences to attract visitors. Independent hotels can capitalize on local markets, the three-hour travel trend, and "bleisure" trips, blending work and leisure stays to drive revenue and enhance guest experiences.

📅 2026 will see the Independent Hotel Show in Miami. Genna Panagopoulos, VP of Development at Minor Hotels, discussed the event on Suite Spot. She highlighted recent successes, including the launch of 12 brands and the upcoming Wolseley hotel in New York (2024), Anantara Turks and Caicos (2029), and Miami (2030). The focus is on experiential travel and expanding Minor's footprint in North America with strategic development and innovative hospitality concepts.

📊 On November 5, 2026, HSMAI Europe will host its inaugural Commercial Strategy Forum in Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles during EquipHotel Paris (November 2-5, 2026). This full-day event aims to connect hospitality leaders across sales, marketing, revenue, distribution, technology, and leadership. EquipHotel Paris attracts 80,000 industry professionals and features over 1,200 exhibitors, with 30% international. Sessions will include networking and expert-led discussions, fostering sustainable revenue growth in hospitality.

🎨 In 2026, Design Parade in Hyères, France, celebrates its 20th 'Objet' and 10th 'Architecture d’intérieur' competitions. Highlights include Tin Ayala's grand prize for remixed Andean ceramics, Valentin Bayoud's cocoon design, and Simon Searle and Victoire Lesthevenon's public prize. The festival at Villa Noailles showcases eco-conscious, Baroque craft designs, and runs until September 4. Featuring exhibitions at Hôtel des Art, Toulon, it emphasizes Mediterranean wisdom and design innovation amid Europe's heatwaves.

🎨 In Nusfjord, Norway, fishing and tourism are central to the local economy. Svein, a seasoned fisherman, shares tales from his 60-year career on a 60-year-old boat. The Lofoten Islands, historically a hub for 30,000 seasonal fishermen, now attract tourists drawn to its landscapes and cultural renaissance. Highlights include Fotografiska's photography exhibition in Nusfjord (March 20 to October 31, 2026) and creative spaces like the KaviarFactory and Trevarefabrikken, showcasing art and music intertwined with the region's natural allure.

🏨 The Hotel Marketing Association's 2026 Hotel Marketing Awards, part of HOSPA, honored top UK hospitality marketing talent. This annual event acknowledges exceptional strategic and creative marketing efforts.