SOCIAL EVENTS
PLATINUM CIRCLE AWARDS GALA
Friday, November 8, 2024
Pier Sixty/The Lighthouse
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | VIP Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Plated Dinner and Awards Presentation
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | After Party with DJ/Dancing
Advance registration required
For three decades, Hospitality Design magazine has awarded industry leaders—designers, architects, hoteliers, restaurateurs—with the coveted Platinum Circle designation. Over the years, more than 100 honorees have been celebrated for a lifetime of achievement in their respective fields, creating a virtual who’s who of hospitality.
BDNY POWER PLAYERS: WOMEN LEADERS IN HOSPITALITY BREAKFAST
Monday, November 11, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Javits Center
A BDNY signature event presented in partnership with NEWH, Boutique Design Power Players brings together thought leaders in design, brand, ownership, and procurement for a lively discussion of challenges, opportunities, and issues across the industry.
2023 SPEAKERS
Helen Jorgensen, Vice President Design and Procurement, Host Hotels & Resorts
Nina Grondin, Managing Partner, Curioso LLC
Vanessa Waldner, Founder + President, The Ness Group
Melissa Banko, Founder, Banko Design
Alexis Readinger, Founder, Preen, Inc.
Katie Kervin, Senior Managing Editor, Hospitality Design magazine
Julie Frank, Vice President of Design, Aspen Hospitality
LeAnn Shelton, General Counsel, Director of Business Affairs, Rockwell Group
2023 SPEAKERS
Helen Jorgensen, Vice President Design and Procurement, Host Hotels & Resorts
Nina Grondin, Managing Partner, Curioso LLC
Vanessa Waldner, Founder + President, The Ness Group
Melissa Banko, Founder, Banko Design
Alexis Readinger, Founder, Preen, Inc.
Katie Kervin, Senior Managing Editor, Hospitality Design magazine
Julie Frank, Vice President of Design, Aspen Hospitality
LeAnn Shelton, General Counsel, Director of Business Affairs, Rockwell Group
GOLD KEY AWARDS GALA
Monday, November 11, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cipriani 42nd Street – 110 E 42nd Street
Advance registration required
Presented by Boutique Design, join us to celebrate the winners and finalists in 22 project categories in addition to the Judges’ So Cool and Designer of the Year awards. The gala event will also honor the rising design stars of the 2023 Boutique 18 class and BD’s Up-and-Coming Hoteliers of the year. For more information on the awards gala and 2023 finalists and honorees, please visit Gold Key Awards.
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