BDNY BDNY
2024
Innovative Designs Shine Amid Record-Breaking Attendance BDNY (Boutique Design New York) continues to be a major industry event for hospitality designers and affiliated professionals. This two-day event attracted over 10,500 industry attendees at the Javits Center in Manhattan and provided a broad range of cutting-edge products, design discussions, and networking events. Schonbek/Sosh Architects/Bally's Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Over 700 exhibitors showcased inventive furnishings, lighting, textiles, and more for hotels, restaurants, spas, clubs, cruise ships, and next-gen living interiors. This year’s event was an inspiring showcase for designers, architects, brand leaders, developers, and purchasing agents eager to interact with the industry’s lighting manufacturers and suppliers. Max Cohen of 2nd Ave Lighting stated, “BDNY is the most relevant national trade show for the hospitality industry these days. This event offers superior custom lighting solutions to make beautiful design statements in boutique hotels, resorts, casinos, and other highly sought-after destinations. We always look forward tothis show and the opportunities it presents.” Bluebird Lighting offered custom and architectural lighting solutions specializing in the hospitality space; Arteriors offered an eclectic selection of lighting with artisanal quality and craftsmanship. “BDNY has become synonymous with innovation in hospitality’s boutique design sector, offering a unique platform where creativity meets business,” said Keisha Byrd, Vice President and Brand Director, Hospitality Design Group at Emerald. “This year, we’re excited to introduce
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