AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING hospitality-focused trade shows and conferences, HD Expo established record-breaking attendance and exhibitor figures this year, following a successful event at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May. The final figures showcased significant growth for the industry show (which is produced by Emerald Expositions and presented by Hospitality Design magazine), with a final tally of 10,260 registered attendees, marking a 10% increase over last year’s total.

The show floor showcased the latest and most innovative designs and products from leading global manufacturers. It included 255,200 square feet of booth space, which was also an increase since 2014. Liz Sommerville, show director for Hospitality Design Group, says, “HD Expo continues to be in the forefront of the industry as we uniquely provide the ultimate platform to bring together and provide access to the world’s leading hospitality- design professionals and thought leaders under one roof.”

Michele Crociani, business-development manager for indel B, says, “Being in our third year exhibiting at HD Expo, we found that the overall experience was an improvement from last year.” She adds that in addition to securing larger, higher-quality contracts, the company also learned, from previous years, how to present its products better and how to showcase its unique products for the industry.