Chelsea Hershelman
Vice President Design & DevelopmentCoralTreeStarting her hospitality career in procurement with Benjamin West in Colorado, Chelsea moved to London to open their EMEA office, managing projects for high-profile hotels and major brands throughout Europe. From there, she expanded her skillset with Ace Hotel Group project managing developments through the design, construction and pre-opening stages of Ace’s expanding portfolio. After Ace, she moved to Hyatt to become the director of project services/studio lead for the Americas Design Team. Covid brought a shift back to Colorado where she found a role at CoralTree Hospitality. There, Chelsea gets to work with the project teams to create a sense of place and moments of delight for everyone in the hotel; applying her passion for telling stories, being creative, collaborative and detail-oriented to a variety of projects as the VP of Design and Development.
HD University: Module 4: Fabric
HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable
Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-pac…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful conn…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful connections that could ignite your next big opportunity.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Local Meets Luxury: Designing Authentic Experiences that Resonate
Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designe…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partn…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partnerships, and site-specific design elements into elevated guest experiences. Attendees will learn why research and collaboration are essential for local integration, how to steer clear of clichés and c…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partnerships, and site-specific design elements into elevated guest experiences. Attendees will learn why research and collaboration are essential for local integration, how to steer clear of clichés and cultural missteps, and practical strategies for designing with community and context at the forefront.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More