Elizabeth Von Lehe
Principal and Senior Design LeaderCannonDesignElizabeth Von Lehe currently serves as Principal and Senior Design Leader at CannonDesign, based in New York and leading teams and projects across the country and internationally. An award-winning design leader with professional experience across multiple industries, Elizabeth champions a holistic approach to design, embracing not only the built form, but branding, curation and the development of user experience from every angle. An active member of ASID, she is serving as the 2025 chair of the national board of directors, and has also supported student mentorship initiatives and served on a variety volunteer committees. As part of her focus on industry mentorship, Elizabeth also serves as a regular graduate mentor and panelist for her alma mater, Columbia University, and is an adjunct professor for a special studio course with Institut Paul Bocuse in Paris and Lyon, France.
The New Hospitality Guest: Designing for Performance, Well-Being, and Experience
Guest expectations have fundamentally shifted. Today’s travelers are looking for spaces that support well-being, productivity, and memorable experienc
…Guest expectations have fundamentally shifted. Today’s travelers are looking for spaces that support well-being, productivity, and memorable experiences, not just aesthetic appeal. Drawing from the 2026 Trends Outlook, this session explores how desig
…Guest expectations have fundamentally shifted. Today’s travelers are looking for spaces that support well-being, productivity, and memorable experiences, not just aesthetic appeal. Drawing from the 2026 Trends Outlook, this session explores how designers are redefining hospitality environments to support health, flexibility, and emotional connection.
Hotels are increasingly expected to deliver environments that help guests recover, work, socializ
…Guest expectations have fundamentally shifted. Today’s travelers are looking for spaces that support well-being, productivity, and memorable experiences, not just aesthetic appeal. Drawing from the 2026 Trends Outlook, this session explores how designers are redefining hospitality environments to support health, flexibility, and emotional connection.
Hotels are increasingly expected to deliver environments that help guests recover, work, socialize, and recharge—often within the same property - and it's opening opportunities for hospitality brands beyond their traditional business model.
Key discussion points:
Wellness as a performance metric, not just an amenity
The blurring of boundaries between work, leisure, and hospitality
The rise of flexible, multi-functional hospitality spaces
Designing environments that support mental restoration and physical well-being
