International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show Design Seminars
03.01.2006, 11:03
-- The 88th Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) at the Javits Center in New York City, November 8-11, will feature four design-related seminars to complement the Decor area, the largest of the show floor's five divisions with 500 exhibitors.
From designing a spa to exploring the rising timeshare segment to learning how to improve the quality of design documentation, attendees can gain insight on some of today's important hospitality design topics.
But the show's highlight is the design keynote session where industry veterans including Michael Bedner and Trisha Wilson will sound off on how they got started, their design philosophy, and predictions for the future of the industry.
Below is a quick rundown of the design series seminars. For a complete list of the conference's 40 seminars, log on to www.ihmrs.com.
--How to Design and Prepare Your Spa for Operational Success
When: Saturday, November 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
In today's hospitality marketplace, it is vital to maintain a competitive edge and to delineate your property from others. The inclusion of a spa or leisure facility can help achieve this goal. If your hotel or resort is planning the addition or expansion of a spa, this seminar will help shape your thoughts to planning and design issues and to prepare your spa facility for operational and financial success.
Moderator: Ralph Newman, chief operating office, WTS International, Inc.
Panelists: Gustin Tan, AIA, design partner, Brennan Beer Gorman Architects; Chris White, senior vice president, WTS International, Inc.
--Timeshares: The Hot Segment of the Marketplace
When: Sunday, November 9, 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Timeshares have been around for a long time. What has suddenly propelled them into the "hot" segment of the hospitality marketplace? What components comprise the success of a property? If you are a resort manager, investor, designer, architect, or a manufacturer you must attend this session.
Moderator: Howard C. Nusbaum, president and COO, American Resort Development Association
Panelists: Peter J. Kruse, vice president project management, Marriott Vacation Club International; Mary K. Mahoney, senior vice president, owner relations, Fairfield Resorts, Inc.; Antony Vereb, interior design/sales facilities, Starwood Vacation Ownership
--The 10 Most Frequent Mistakes in Design Documentation
When: Sunday, November 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Not the most glamorous issue in the industry, the quality of the documentation process is certainly one of the most important. The degree of success can make or break projects, careers, and organizational productivity. Help take a positive and constructive approach to improve the quality of the documentation process for all participants. Join a panel of key industry leaders who will share their knowledge on how to improve this critically important area industry-wide.
Moderator: John R. Hardy, president and CEO, The John Hardy Group
Panelists: Rovert D. Harnach, president and COO, Richmond Textiles; Roger G. Hill, II, CEO, The Gettys Group, Inc.; Robert C. MacKenzie, managing director, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors; Martin B. Stringfellow, president, Martin B. Stringfellow Company
--Design Keynote: Achievers, Visionaries, Icons in Hospitality Design
When: Monday, November 10, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Join us as we find out how they started, what experiences shaped their lives, and how they reached success. Do they think alike? What are their favorite hotels? What are their passions? What is the future for hospitality? Listen and learn, as the best of the best, the legends that they are, speak and spar in friendly conversation.
Moderator: Michael A. Leven, CEO and president, U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
Panelists: Michael Bedner, Chairman and CEO, Hirsch Bedner & Associates; Laurence S. Benjamin, president, American Hotel Register Company, Benjamin Brothers Division; Lee Berthelsen, retired president and COO, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Preferred Hotels Worldwide; William G. Langmade, president and CEO, Purchasing Management International; Manfred Steinfeld, marketing consultant, Daniel Paul Chairs Company and founder, Shelby Williams Industries, Inc.; Trisha Wilson, chairman and CEO, Wilson & Associates, Inc.