(USA) – The annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY) trade fair will return to the Jacob K. Javits Centre this November, bringing together professionals from across the boutique hospitality design industry for two days of exhibitions, discussions, and networking.

Now in its 15th year, BDNY is recognised as one of the leading events for the hospitality design community, featuring more than 700 curated exhibitors from around the world. This year’s fair will present new products, materials, and technologies across furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, and interior solutions tailored for hotels, restaurants, spas, clubs, cruise ships, and residential projects.

Keisha Byrd, Vice President and Brand Director at the Hospitality Design Group (Emerald), says: “The 2025 edition will highlight the incredible calibre of talent that makes BDNY the epicentre of hospitality design, bringing together a powerful mix of iconic firms, influential speakers, and new exhibitors.”

Among the fair’s immersive design showcases will be four major installations. This will include The Alchemist by Aria Group, a restaurant concept exploring the fusion of culinary craft and creative design. Marriott Bonvoy will introduce Châlet Après by Apartments and BHDM Design, an alpine-inspired retreat combining rustic materials with urban sophistication. Meanwhile, Dream Hotels and Nivek Remas create The Splash Pad, a lounge installation reflecting the energy of poolside, and Design Agency invites visitors to its Midnight Garden, an experiential environment combining light, sound, and form.

The event’s conference programme will address key themes in contemporary hospitality design, such as sustainability, inclusivity, wellness, artificial intelligence, and human-centred spaces. A highlight of the schedule will be the BDNY Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality Breakfast, featuring a panel discussion with industry figures from design, procurement, and development. Panellists include Julia Choi (Jeffrey Beers International), Chequetta Dessources (IHG Hotels & Resorts), and Carrie Gates (Absolute Procurement), among others.

Two major awards ceremonies will take place alongside BDNY. The Platinum Circle Awards Gala, scheduled for 7 November at Cipriani 25 Broadway, will honour lifetime achievements in hospitality design. This year’s recipients include AvroKO, Flick Mars, Aliya Kahn, and Marcus Samuelsson. The Gold Key Awards, to be held on 10 November at Cipriani 42nd Street, will recognise excellence across 24 design categories, including luxury hotels and boutique projects, while also naming the Designer of the Year and the Up-and-Coming Hotelier of the Year. Both events are hosted by Hospitality Design magazine.

Advance registration for BDNY 2025 is open, with full two-day conference passes currently priced at $325 until 15 October. Trade fair access and other ticket options are available via the official website.

www.bdny.com