HD Summit, February 24-26, 2016
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
Now in its 14th year, Hospitality Design Summit (HD Summit) seeks to bring in ideas from outside the industry to enlighten and inspire hospitality professionals in every facet of the industry. Attendees have earned their invitation from sponsors or peers, and met executive and business qualifications. The prestigious, invitation-only event is held like a “thought-camp,” in which speakers from a wide range of backgrounds— including thought-leaders, academicians, researchers, authors, innovators, inventors, and strategists—help to sharpen attendees’ leadership skills and provide the big ideas to help them stay ahead of the competition and see beyond the typical to the extraordinary.
Our speakers are always an array of experts offering guidance in leadership, creativity, motivation, and inspiration. This year’s lineup was no different and included individuals like writer and traveler Pico Iyer, who discussed his world travels and happy discovery that we are closer to our true selves when we disconnect from social media. Philippe Petit shared his personal definition of creativity, which includes faith, simplicity, elegance, and drama. Filmmaker Nirvan Mullick talked about his short film Caine’s Arcade and his mission to encourage children’s creativity and entrepreneurship.
Recognized by attendees and industry leaders as one of the “must-attend” events of the year, the intimate gathering brings together senior-level executives in the hospitality industry, from designers, architects, owners, brand representatives, and sponsoring manufacturers. Always set in different beautiful resort locations that vary from year to year, HD Summit is an unparalleled opportunity for education, creative inspiration, and networking.
One afternoon at HD Summit is dedicated to a list of optional and fun networking activities conducted in a structured yet unorthodox way. Clients, peers, and colleagues alike have the unique chance to interact with one another out of the box in any activity they choose. Get to know them in small group settings or one-on-one. Past activities have run the gamut from coastal cycling to dolphin and whale expeditions to surfing. After all, people only want to do business with people they know and trust. – See more at: http://www.hospitalitydesign.com/awards-events/HD-Summit-2795.shtml#sthash.2BH0Ab7b.dpuf