by Alissa Ponchione | May 7, 2026 | News
HD Expo kicked off at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 5th with an exciting day of product showcases and panel sessions with hospitality industry leaders. As part of the first day’s programming, a jury of judges explored the show floor for spaces that...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 7, 2026 | News
HD Expo 2026 wrapped up with a strong lineup of panels, where the conversation centered on what makes hospitality concepts hold up in practice—from constraints that sharpen ideas to strategies that help hotels become year-round destinations and the discipline that is...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 6, 2026 | News
Wednesday’s conference sessions delved into how hospitality’s many facets come together to create an unforgettable guest experience. From sensory branding to legacy renovations, site-specific wellness, and the rise of private-club thinking, day two of HD Expo explored...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 6, 2026 | News
Hospitality Design (HD) magazine announced this year’s HD Awards project and product winners during the 22nd annual ceremony. Nearly 475 people attended the event—held on Tuesday, May 5th at Encore Resort at Wynn Las Vegas during HD Expo 2026—which honored the year’s...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 5, 2026 | News
From wellness as a continuous experience to cinematic guest journeys, Desert Rock’s site-driven luxury, and the realities of running a firm, day one of HD Expo spotlighted how hospitality design is expanding beyond aesthetics. 1. Wellness is the design baseline, from...
