Event Focus 2011: Boutique Design New York

What?
A two-day interiors trade fair co-located with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS).

Where & When?
13-14 November 2011 at Javits Center North, New York City.

Who?
The fair will draw some 5,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives, along with crossover participation from hospitality property owners and operators in attendance at IHMRS.

Exhibitors to look out for?
New exhibitors for 2011 include Brintons, Chella Textiles, Emeco, Hansgrohe, Hunter Douglas Contract, and Lily Jack.

Special features?
• Trend Walk – Curated by internationally renowned designer and forecaster Stacy Garcia, the Trend Walk will showcase five future hospitality design trends including ‘Acid Hip’, ‘Modern Rustic’ and ‘Dark Fairytale’.

• Seminars – A range of seminar sessions to be announced. Last year’s speakers included Carlos Courturier of Grupo Habita and Priya Paul of Park Hotels.

Hotels to check out in NYC?
Vikram Chatwal Hotels’ new flagship Dream Downtown, and Yotel’s luggage-toting ‘Yobot’. 

More info?
www.boutiquedesignnewyork.com