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boutique DESIGN New York Relocates to Javits Center North Direct IH/M&RS Adjacency to Enhance Convenience, Opportunity for Participants

Posted by Boutique News Network2/22/2010 1:09:39 PMWHITE PLAINS, New York - Citing strong exhibit space sales and the opportune timing of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion, Boutique Media Group and GLM®, LLC have announced a relocation of boutique DESIGN New York (BDNY). The groundbreaking new hospitality interiors fair, originally slated for the Javits Center Level 4 Galleria, will now be located directly adjacent to the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) in the new Javits Center North, where market participants will benefit from convenient access to both hospitality markets.

Javits Center North – slated for completion in the summer of 2010 – will feature 40,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, 40-foot ceilings, natural light, dedicated amenities and direct access to the main Javits Center through a glass corridor. The expanded, state-of-the art space will allow for enhanced fair features, including special exhibits, a networking café, theater, special events space, relaxation stations, and outdoor pavilion.

“The relocation of BDNY to Javits Center North affords many new opportunities for this debut event,” said Michael Schneider, president of Boutique Media Group. “In addition to enhanced cross-market opportunities with IH/M&RS, the space will allow for additional show floor features and larger exhibit space for each participating company. The end result of this move will be a more valuable experience for both exhibitors and attendees.”

The availability of the new Javits Center North building comes at an important time for BDNY, as leading, design-driven companies continue to commit to the market. A sampling of confirmed exhibitors to date includes American Leather, Bose, Brintons, Donghia, Ellington Fans, Electric Mirror, Fabric Innovations, Global Allies, Kravet, Lefroy Brooks, Thomasville/Drexel Heritage, and Tuuci. BDNY will present approximately 200 interior product manufacturers showcasing the latest in high-end, unique and innovative design products for hospitality, including furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabric, seating, accessories, artwork, carpet and flooring, materials, bath and spa. A current list of confirmed exhibitors can be found online, at www.boutiquedesignnewyork.com.

The first annual BDNY will run Sunday, November 14, and Monday, November 15, 2010. The fair will draw some 3,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives, along with crossover participation from hospitality property owners and operators in attendance at the adjacent IH/M&RS.

The 95th annual IH/M&RS will run Saturday, November 13, through Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full-day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 13, the IH/M&RS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 14, through Tuesday, November 16. The market presents some 700 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts 30,000 in total trade attendance.

BDNY is a joint venture between the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association and Boutique Media Group, and is managed by GLM®, LLC.

For BDNY exhibitor information, contact Boutique Media Group President Michael Schneider, at 914-923-0616 Ext. 14 or michael@boutiquedesignnewyork.com; or GLM Sales Manager Alex Cabat, at 914-421-3372 or alex@boutiquedesignnewyork.com. Additional information is available online, at www.boutiquedesignewyork.com.

Emeco Launches Lancaster Furniture Collection Collaboration with Brit Michael Young Brings New Aesthetic

Posted by Boutique News Network2/19/2010 3:56:57 PM

Aluminum chair company, Emeco, has introduced Lancaster, a design collaboration with British designer Michael Young, set to launch at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile April 14 to 19 in Milan.

“I have worked extensively with the aluminum manufacturing process recently, and with some of the best equipped factories in Asia,” said Young. ”I was looking at the ways to join other materials with aluminum over the last few years and thinking about a chair.”

The new collection of barstools, tables and stacking chairs couples cast aluminum seats in machine-polished and dark anodized finishes with carved ash-wood legs, representing Emeco’s first component-based design.

“I feel passionate about working with natural materials that live forever,” said Young. “Wood and metal are really the materials that connect to the human, so there was no question that the richness of their aging processes is a prefect combination. I felt that using wood would create a softer edge to a product whilst the aluminum would keep the sophistication and heritage. For me, the new chair was much needed, not as a vanity but as good sold piece of industrial hardware for both domestic and contract markets.”

Founded in 1944 to craft all-aluminum chairs for the US Navy, Emeco was purchased by Gregg Buchbinder in 1998 who befriended renowned French architect, Philippe Starck and began to create the series of products that combined Emeco's manufacturing capabilities with Starck's sleek designs.

Posted by Sipco News Network2/19/2010 12:33:50 PM

The Light at the End of the Tunnel BD Publisher Michael Schneider Discusses the 2010 Americas Lodging Investment Summit

Posted by Michael Schneider2/8/2010 7:44:44 PM
Sader Hospitality Worldwide; Jennifer Ramsey President, Ramsey
Purchasing and Andrea Dawson, Principal, Dawson Design Associates;
Deborah Herman, President, Fabric Innovations and Winston Kong,
Principal, Champalimaud Design>

The theme of the 9th Annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) was a question on everyone’s mind: “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” With 2009 being the worst year of the century for the hospitality industry, it seemed fitting that the conference would beg this very question. James Burba, Chair, ALIS and President, BHN recapped the past, present and perhaps the future ALIS themes: 2008 as “Annus Horribilis," “Not So Fine in ’09,” “On Track Again in 2010” and finally, “In Heaven in 2011." Mr. Burba also announced the results of their survey with 75 percent of the respondents believing that the turnaround will occur between the third quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011. Welcome to the survival of the fittest period, you better hold on tight.

The conference welcome got off to comedic start with ALIS staffers dancing to American Idol finalist Stephanie Edwards belting out the tune, "Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News." After this song and dance, reality began to set in with the opening sessions. Mark Lomanno, president of STR, noted that the recovery will start at the high-end; however this segment also had the biggest drop in rates. Mark Woodworth, president of PKF Hospitality Research, said that 2010 will be weak, but mentioned a highlight with New York City being the second top market (San Antonio being the first) with 77 percent occupancy rate. Perhaps the most positive remarks came from Arthur de Haast, global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels who mentioned that there was already a 40 percent increase in transactions in 2010 over the same period in 2009. Arthur noted that the Asia- Pacific has overtaken America with a 70 percent increase in volume. Finally, Arthur mentioned that there has been so much cost-cutting to the bone with hotels that when the rate increases come back into effect, profit will shoot up. This indeed will be good for everyone.

Of particular interest to boutique DESIGN fans was the information that came from the session covering the boutique/lifestyle segment. Mike Depatie, CEO of Kimpton mentioned that in prior down cycles, boutique hotels bounced back better than any other segment. Fred Kleisner, CEO of Morgans Hotel Group pointed out that major hotel brands have helped to legitimize the boutique concept, emphasizing that a lot of thought goes into a boutique and “putting a drape over a chair doesn’t mean you’re a boutique.” He went on to say that boutiques are “no longer considered kinky” and “we’re the uncola,” referring to the notion that boutiques are mainstream but original, accepted and here to stay. Marty Collins, CEO and president of Gatehouse Capital, was the investor on the panel behind boutiques and believed that boutiques are a good business if you’re patient. He mentioned that boutiques are not a business that will grow through development, but that the customer base is growing.

Another reoccurring theme that ALIS touched on was renovation and the repositioning of a hotel for the future by creating opportunities and enhancing values with existing hotels. This theme is extremely important in our industry as new construction winds down and renovations take precedent. Bob Chitty, SVP Capital Investment & Transactions for IHG started out with a quote from Holiday Inn’s founder Kemmons Wilson: “There is no question that it’s either take charge of change or change will take charge of you.” This quote resonated well as Bob discussed the makeover Holiday Inn has gone through. David Berins, managing partner of Berins & Co gave credit to Holiday Inn’s change: “Keep it simple─you don’t have to throw buckets of money into a renovation to make noticeable changes.” Rhonda Rasmussen, vice president of WATG continued by saying that “you must choreograph the guest experience and work with what you’ve got.” Finally, Marc Heisterkamp, Director of Commercial real estate for the U.S. Green Building Council told the attendees that group sales is driving the green movement and that there are 27,000 LEED projects, 900 of them being hotels, up from 100 not too long ago. It’s evident that sustainability is catching on and the hotel properties are finally listening to their guests. After all, these times have been humbling and whatever business is out there is more than welcome. The hospitality industry’s eyes and ears are wide open, anticipating the turnaround with open arms.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel BD Publisher Michael Schneider Discusses the 2010 Americas Lodging Investment Summit

Posted by Michael Schneider2/3/2010 5:39:01 PMThe theme of the 9th Annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) was a question on everyone’s mind: “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” With 2009 being the worst year of the century for the hospitality industry, it seemed fitting that the conference would beg this very question. James Burba, Chair, ALIS and President, BHN recapped the past, present and perhaps the future ALIS themes: 2008 as “Annus Horribilis,” “Not So Fine in ’09,” “On Track Again in 2010” and finally, “In Heaven in 2011”. Mr. Burba also announced the results of their survey with 75% of the respondents believing that the turnaround will occur between the third quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011. Welcome to the survival of the fittest period, you better hold on tight.

The conference welcome got off to comedic start with ALIS staffers dancing to American Idol finalist Stephanie Edwards belting out the tune, “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News.” After this song and dance, reality began to set in with the opening sessions. Mark Lomanno, president of STR, noted that the recovery will start at the high-end; however this segment also had the biggest drop in rates. Mark Woodworth, president of PKF Hospitality Research, said that 2010 will be weak, but mentioned a highlight with New York City being the second top market (San Antonio being the first) with 77 percent occupancy rate. Perhaps the most positive remarks came from Arthur de Haast, global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels who mentioned that there was already a 40 percent increase in transactions in 2010 over the same period in 2009. Arthur noted that the Asia- Pacific has overtaken America with a 70 percent increase in volume. Finally, Arthur mentioned that there has been so much cost cutting to the bone with hotels that when the rate increases come back into effect, profit will shoot up. This indeed will be good for everyone.

Of particular interest to boutique DESIGN fans was the information that came from the session covering the boutique/lifestyle segment. Mike Depatie, CEO of Kimpton mentioned that in prior down cycles, boutique hotels bounced back better than any other segment. Fred Kleisner, CEO of Morgans Hotel Group pointed out that major hotel brands have helped to legitimize the boutique concept, emphasizing that a lot of thought goes into a boutique and “putting a drape over a chair doesn’t mean you’re a boutique.” He went on to say that boutiques are “no longer considered kinky” and “we’re the uncola,” referring to the notion that boutiques are mainstream but original, accepted and here to stay. Marty Collins, CEO and president of Gatehouse Capital, was the investor on the panel behind boutiques and believed that boutiques are a good business if you’re patient. He mentioned that boutiques are not a business that will grow through development, but that the customer base is growing.

Another reoccurring theme that ALIS touched on was renovation and the repositioning of a hotel for the future by creating opportunities and enhancing values with existing hotels. This theme is extremely important in our industry as new construction winds down and renovations take precedent. Bob Chitty, SVP Capital Investment & Transactions for IHG started out with a quote from Holiday Inn’s founder Kemmons Wilson: “There is no question that it’s either take charge of change or change will take charge of you.” This quote resonated well as Bob discussed the makeover Holiday Inn has gone through. David Berins, managing partner of Berins & Co gave credit to Holiday Inn’s change: “Keep it simple─you don’t have to throw buckets of money into a renovation to make noticeable changes.” Rhonda Rasmussen, vice president of WATG continued by saying that “you must choreograph the guest experience and work with what you’ve got.” Finally, Marc Heisterkamp, director of commercial real estate for the U.S. Green Building Council told the attendees that group sales is driving the green movement and that there are 27,000 LEED projects, 900 of them being hotels, up from 100 not too long ago. It’s evident that sustainability is catching on and the hotel properties are finally listening to their guests. After all, these times have been humbling and whatever business is out there is more than welcome. The hospitality industry’s eyes and ears are wide open, anticipating the turnaround with open arms.

"State of the Industry" is Now Live January/February Issue Explains Economic Expectations

Posted by Catherine Tandy1/14/2010 1:16:08 PM

Boutique DESIGN is proud to announce that with our new issue, "State of the Industry", also comes a new technology - a mobile edition optimized for your iPhone, offering industry insights on the go.

We're the first industry publication to provide this service and we're thrilled that BD readers can now peruse our pages with the greatest of ease.

Our "State of the Industry" issue honors the visionary design team behind W Hotels, gives the low-down on the economic evolution of 2010, and of course, reveals some luxurious new properties.

Check out Missoni's new foray into hotel design or Robert Henry's new Wall Street restaurant, SHO, with our electronic edition, perfect for wiling away a few moments at the office.

Carnegie Introduces a New Line of High-Performance Polyurethane Upholstery Fabrics Fashionable Fabrics Provide Viable Alternative to Vinyl

Posted by Boutique News Network1/15/2010 11:16:30 AM
Second row, left to right: Craft;Spectrum; Illumination.
Third row: Solaris.>

Carnegie Fabrics has introduced a new line of fashionable high performance polyurethane upholsteries, continuing its commitment to provide viable alternatives to vinyl products. The company has launched three new designs to its signature line of upholstery and four additions to its Philosophy collection.

Featuring the names of cinema’s sexiest starlets from the silver screen, Bardot, Hepburn and Monroe, the new upholstery fabric offer a versatile, cleanable and supremely stylish option for any environment including healthcare, hospitality and retail.

Ninety-nine percent of the water and raw materials used for the production of Bardot, Hepburn, and Monroe are recycled and each design is antimony, heavy metal, and phthalate-free, also featuring low VOCs.

Bardot reflects the late icon’s fashion influence, featuring animal prints with a subtle metallic sheen. Hepburn is marked by a sophisticated and muted color palette in faux leather, recalling an armchair in a smoky billiards club. Glamorous, sleek and playful, Monroe is inspired by soda shops and vintage cars, featuring a reflective surface and an ultra-modern design.

Carnegie’s latest additions to its Philosophy collection, Craft, Illumination, Solaris and Spectrum, will offer newfound solace to those within healing and healthcare environments.

The Carnegie design team began collaborating with Louise Russell in 1999 who has continued to foster two distinct design philosophies in order to meet the needs of the healthcare industry: fabrics that provide privacy and fabrics that induce visual interest.

Craft features the look of a natural fiber hand-woven textile with a tabby loom weave structure, a linen-like quality and a pattern in somber stripes. Illumination offers subtle variations between smooth and textured striations with clean cool colors and a mild sheen. Playful and upbeat, Solaris can be used everywhere from pediatric to emergency rooms, with squares of bright colors and a sun-burst pattern. Spectrum, like Solaris, uses a specifically designed warp to create a ribbon-inspired stripe motif.

Incepted in 1950, Carnegie has become a leading manufacturer of textiles in North America.

Nominate the 2010 Boutique 18! BD's Nomination for is Ready and Waiting

Posted by Sipco News Network1/12/2010 1:28:40 PM

It's a new year and with it comes a renewed excitement for our annual celebration of young designers - boutique DESIGN's annual Boutique 18.

For the fifth year in a row, BD is going to bring you the youngest, most innovative designers the hospitality world has to offer. We are looking for those of you who have pushed boundaries this year and have scoffed at economic distress, unwilling to let it - or anything else for that matter - deter you from your design inspirations and aspirations. If you know — or are — a young interior designer who has pushed the envelope in the hospitality design industry,
we’d like to know what makes him, her, or you stand out.

Click here or above (or on the ad to the left) to fill out the form and nominate someone who you think fits that bill. The nominations are due March 29th, so you have a little over two months to get your materials together. But don't let the seemingly plenty of time fool you - time flies you know, especially when you're having fun nominating the 2010 Boutique 18!

H. Studio Announces Two New Collections Freeform Upholstery and Stone Surfaced Tabletops Expand Company Further

Posted by Boutique News Network12/30/2009 4:40:10 PM

H. Studio, founded by artist Shlomi Haziza in 1991, has launched two new collections, a semi-precious stone surface line and the Freeform upholstery collection.

The stone surface collection is collaboration with CeasarStone, which utilizes semi-precious Concetto stone surfaces highlighting both the healing powers and the inherent beauty of the natural world.

“I am excited by the potential of combining Concetto hand-made surfaces with acrylic design,” said Haziza. “My goal is to create a new luxury table and furniture collection that will bring natural semi-precious stones into the home with nearly invisible floating table bases.”

The surfaces come in nine varieties of stone─gray Agate, rose quartz, white quartz, white quartz, tiger’s eye, hematite, brown agate, yellow quartz and indigo dumortierite─each evoking a different feeling from soothing and sexy to somber and secure.The coupling of the stonework with a range of acrylic bases is both modern and timeless.

The Freeform upholstery collection combines handcrafted details like custom button tufting and handmade acrylic legs with highly modern design elements like moon-shaped chairs or undulating Shai benches.Every style is available in any upholstery fabric along with acrylic, wood or metal legs, providing versatility and a personalized touch.

H. Studio is Los Angeles-based and comprised of artist Shlomi’s Haziza’s work. For the past 19 years, H. Studio has evolved from solely sculptures to pedestals, furniture, upholstery, lighting, accessories, and rugs.

Congrats to Interior Design's Best of Year Winners!

Posted by Boutique News Network12/4/2009 5:12:53 PMLast night, Interior Design magazine hosted its annual Best of Year Awards at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC. BD attended to send special congratulations to our friends for the honor. A few of the noms were also up for BD's annual boutique DESIGN awards in September. While Interior Design recognizes all facets of the design world from residential to retail to hospitality and beyond, because we BDers are hospitality-specific, we bring you a selection of last nights winners that we were particularly interested to hear about - and think you will be too. The awards ceremony also honored the best products of the year in categories like seating, carpet, lighting and textiles. For a full list of nominees and winners, please see Interior Design's site here. Congrats to the winners and keep up the good work!

Spa/Fitness: Moneo&Brock Studio: Tiberio's Thermal Baths, Panticosa

Budget: Pollack Architecture: Reef Inc. Headquarters, Carlsbad, CA

Eco: KlingStubbins: Autodesk - AEC Headquarters, Waltham, MA

Healthcare: NBBJ: The Cleveland Clinic Miller Family Pavilion, Cleveland, OH

Hospitality: Hotel - BOUTIQUE: Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors: Ace Hotel NY, New York, NY

Hospitality: Hotel - CORPORATE: tony chi and associates: Park Hayatt Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Bar/Lounge: Belzberg Architects: The Conga Room, Los Angeles, CA

Casual Dining: Aidlin Darling Design: Wexler's, San Francisco, CA

Fine Dining: Stephanie Goto: Corton, New York, NY

Public Spaces: Outdoor: Elliott + Associates Architects: Car Park One at Chesapeake, Oklahoma City, OK