networking events
Get inspired, energized and influenced by connecting with the leaders and innovators of the hospitality design industry. These prestigious networking events are always well-received year after year and will provide you with the latest and greatest news, design ideas and trends in the industry.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ballroom G-J, Venetian
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Platinum Circle® Awards Gala: $150.00
Platinum Circle® Awards Gala Table of 10: $1,500.00
Be a part of this prestigious, black tie affair and help Hospitality Design magazine celebrate the careers and achievements of our 2010 Platinum Circle inductees. Established in 1987, the Platinum Circle is a career accolade honoring achievement within the hospitality design industry.
Honorees include:
Pamela Babey, David Moulton, Gerry Jue, and Michael Booth, Founders of BAMO, San Francisco
Todd-Avery Lenahan, ABA Design Studio, Las Vegas
Kirk Nix, KNA Interior Design, Los Angeles
Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurants, Philadelphia
In addition, the evening will also recognize WATG on their 65th anniversary.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Poolside, Caesars Palace
Party by the Pool is the largest and most talked about “see and be seen” networking event of the year. You'll enjoy music, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while you meet new colleagues and catch up with friends at HD's most legendary networking event. Cabana time. Cocktail time. Party time! Tickets sell out every year - so be sure to get yours as soon as possible!
*Must be 21 or older to attend
Pricing:
$85 online
$100 onsite
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Student Day
ASID Career Exchange
Friday, May 21, 2010
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Venetian Casanova 506
Here’s your opportunity to talk one-to-one with industry experts and design professionals in hospitality practice for resume review, portfolio review, and career advice.
HD 2010 Student Forum
Friday, May 21, 2010
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Venetian Casanova 506
Inspiration for your career in hospitality and, most importantly, ideas on how to get hired!
Roger Thomas | executive vice president design | Wynn Design and Development As the creator of some of hospitality’s most luxurious and beautiful environments, including Wynn Las Vegas, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau, and Wynn Diamond Macau, as well as signature products, Thomas answers the big career questions: “What are design firms looking for in applications? How can I get hired?”
Cover the issues, topics, and trends that matter now
Michael Adams | editor in chief | Hospitality Design magazine Adams takes a look at the hospitality design industry’s most interesting trends and unique projects from the pages of HD.
Two interior designers just starting out on their design careers share their perspectives on the issues they face as young professionals. Timonera and Ranize have experienced first-hand the fear, trepidation, and excitement students have over their future career goals. Together, they will explore how to ease the challenges of going from student to working professional, covering topics such as experiences that may put you ahead of the competitive field; opportunities you may overlook; and real-world advice on the interior design profession.
Renee Timonera, LEED AP | designer | HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates
Mollie Ranize, LEED AP | designer and founder | d.mar
Hospitality Design Site Visits
Join us on from Wednesday, May 19th through Friday, May 21st, as we tour the most amazing hotels and entertainment facilities in Las Vegas. Visits benefit scholarship and education of NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network. Round-trip motorcoach transportation provide to and from the Venetian/Sands Expo. All site visits meet at the scheduled start time and will return at the scheduled end time.
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CityCenter: an unprecedented urban metropolis / tour one (HD0SV1)
Wednesday, May 19 - 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Venture to Las Vegas’ newest architectural icon, CityCenter, for the first of two architectural tours to benefit NEWH--The Hospitality Industry Network during 2010 HD Expo. (There is so much to explore that tour itineraries will not overlap.) CityCenter, a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World, is an unprecedented urban metropolis located on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter features ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental and Vdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers boast approximately 2,400 residences. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners (as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.), Studio Daniel Libeskind (as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.), David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler, as well as numerous consultants on individual projects. At the forefront of sustainability, the 18-million-square-foot metropolis is one of the world’s largest green communities. CityCenter has earned LEED® Gold certification for ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers, marking the highest LEED achievement by any hotel, retail district, or residential development in Las Vegas.
CityCenter: an unprecedented urban metropolis / tour two (HD0SV2)
Thursday, May 20 - 10:30 am to 12:45 pm
Venture to Las Vegas’ newest architectural icon, CityCenter, for the second of two architectural tours. CityCenter, a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World, is an unprecedented urban metropolis located on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter features ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental and Vdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. Vdara, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers boast approximately 2,400 residences. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners (as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.), Studio Daniel Libeskind (as a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.), David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, and Gensler, as well as numerous consultants on individual projects. At the forefront of sustainability, the 18-million-square-foot metropolis is one of the world’s largest green communities. CityCenter has earned LEED® Gold certification for ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Veer Towers, marking the highest LEED achievement by any hotel, retail district, or residential development in Las Vegas.
M Resort · Spa · Casino: HOSPY-winning hospitality (HD0SV3)
Thursday, May 20 - 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Marnell Architecture with MGM MIRAGE has developed, designed, and opened the sweeping, modern M Resort-Spa-Casino, located on approximately 90 acres at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway (about 8.5 miles south of Mandalay Bay). The resort occupies the only area of Henderson that touches the south Strip. The M Resort-Spa-Casino is a $1 billion addition to Las Vegas and features a 390-room tower, 35 suites, 92,000 square feet of casino area, a 60,000-square-foot conference center, 23,000-square-foot health spa and salon, eight restaurants, four bars, one entertainment venue, retail outlets, a 100,000-square-foot pool area, a 63,000-square-foot movie entertainment theatre with 14 screens, and other five-star amenities. Your tour includes an in-depth look at the sparkling end result when one of Las Vegas’ most renowned architecture, general contractor, and interior design firms builds a resort of its own. Marnell Corrao Associates has been responsible for the design and/or construction of dozens of resorts in Las Vegas such as Wynn Las Vegas, Bellagio, Mirage, Rio Palazzo Suites, New York New York, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, and more. Marnell was honored by the Las Vegas chapter of NEWH Inc. The Hospitality Industry Network at its annual HOSPY Awards for extraordinary design achievements on The M Resort for Best Mid-size Hotel, Best Lobby, Best Fine Dining-Terzetto, Best Suite–The Loft Suite, Best Buffet–Studio B, and Best Lounge Bar–Hostile Grape.
Gehry magic: hospitality spaces of The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (HD0SV4)
Friday, May 21 - 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry of Gehry Partners, The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center, opening April 2010, features Gehry’s signature approach to manipulating spaces and materials to create stunning structures that captivate the imagination. The Gehry team has created an original design that blends immense visual impact with high efficiency. The Center, the focal point of the new 61-acre Symphony Park development, includes the Life Activity Center for event gatherings and hospitality. Be among the first to experience the domed structure, open to conferences and social functions, designed by the Gehry team including every aspect down to the tabletop—such as custom linens, crystal, china, and other accoutrements. The Center’s unparalleled architecture indicates a move away from tradition and is focused on “new thinking about thinking.” The Center blends science, research, technology, and the human touch to create an environment dedicated to brain health and the healing arts.
