Hospitality Design - Expo 2020 - 8

from the editor in chief
It has been a strange, unnerving, challenging, and humbling
few weeks and months for everyone as we all adapt to this
new COVID-19 way of life. As I sit here an arm's length away
from three kids, I am constantly reminded of our new reality.
We hope you and your family are safe and healthy.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel HD Expo + Conference, a
first in my 18 years at the brand. We also had to postpone
a handful of our regional and awards events. As a result, we
at Hospitality Design have been trying to find new ways to
connect our incredible industry in this isolating time because
even though we may be experiencing this unprecedented
moment in history alone, we are all in it together.
Case in point, on your device of choice, you are looking at our first-ever digital show guide. In here,
you will find a slew of products from our exhibitors, as well as a complete list of exhibitors who were
supposed to exhibit in Las Vegas. We hope this provides a comprehensive guide to manufacturers
that can help bring your design visions to life.
We have also turned many of the amazing HD Conference panels digital-all are free and CEU
accredited. Don't miss our 13 webinars planned this week, May 5-7th, the same days we would have
all been together in Vegas. The sessions cover a mixture of hard-hitting pre- and present-COVID-19
information with owners, designers, and purchasers alike, as well as a few doses of inspiration
looking at trends and new concepts. Plus, we lined up three incredible keynotes: designer David
Rockwell with Broadway director Scott Ellis in conversation on the intersection of hospitality and
theater; and visionary hoteliers Chip Conley on lessons learned in downturns and Ian Schrager
discussing his remarkable career.
I know this will never replace three days in Sin City connecting, sharing, and creating unforgettable
memories, but I am excited about the week ahead. I hope you are too.
Please do save the date for next year's show, May 4-6, 2021. And in the meantime, look out for
weekly webinars on Thursdays, new podcasts every two weeks, and Instagram Live chats with
industry leaders on Tuesdays and Fridays. Our goal is to keep you in the know, and even more
connected with our industry-from wherever you call home. We hope to bring the industry together
this fall; take a look at our updated events calendar on page 14. (We will of course continue to
monitor the COVID-19 situation and make adjustments if necessary.)
Feel free to reach out to me (stacy.shoemaker@emeraldx.com) with any ideas or feedback. It will be
a long, challenging road ahead for hospitality, but we know we will come out stronger together on
the other side.

Stacy Shoemaker Rauen | Editor in Chief, Hospitality Design magazine
stacy.shoemaker@emeraldx.com | 646.668.3751
Jonathan Marsland | Creative Director
jonathan.marsland@emeraldx.com | 646.668.3733
Alissa Ponchione | Executive Editor
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Katie Kervin | Managing Editor
kathleen.kervin@emeraldx.com | 646.668.3728
Matthew Dougherty | Associate Editor
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Will Speros | Associate Editor
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Caitlin St John | Online Editor
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Paulina Glozman | Editorial Events Manager
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Grace Casey | Production Manager
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Kara Kobrzycki | Vice President, Operations
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Rachel Long | Vice President, Content
rachel.long@emeraldx.com | 813.785.8822
Gannon Brousseau | Executive Vice President
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