BDNY – Boutique Design New York, fair and conference – is one of the leading events for the boutique hospitality and lifestyle industry. On 12-13 November, it gathered nearly 15,000 hospitality and design professionals at the Javits Center, New York. Compared to 2022, the show saw a 16% increase in overall attendance, a 15% increase in qualified buyers, and a 20% increase in exhibitors. More than 650 exhibiting companies participated, including a greater international presence. At BDNY Meet, more than 3,700 attendees and exhibitors engaged with the matchmaking and meeting request tool, an increase of 17% compared to 2022.
“The energy at BDNY this year was electric, starting with an impressive turnout of more than 400 industry leaders at the Platinum Circle Gala. It continues to be the pivotal platform that honors and elevates the products, projects, and personalities shaping the hospitality industry,” says Keisha Byrd, Brand Leader, BDNY.
More than 30 sessions covering such top-of-mind topics as biophilia in design, what’s new in F&B, state of the industry from owners and brands, how to nurture diversity in the industry, and the impact of AI on design, with an eye on gender representation.
BDNY also featured four Designed Spaces, which partners leading design and brand teams with manufacturers to create one-of-a-kind lounges and stages. This edition, the displays ranged from sustainably sourced materials to a luxe bar-at-sunset concept, and from a luxurious supper club to a Year-of-the-Rabbit secret garden.
The Best of BDNY 2023 Product Design Competition and BDNY Best Exhibit Competition winners were announced during the show, chosen across 14 categories for their aesthetic progress, functionality, and innovation. The next edition of BDNY will be held at Javits Center, November 10-11, 2024.
