A SUCCESS FOR HOSPITALITY DESIGN CONFERENCE, THE EVENT FOR DESIGN AND CONTRACT IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The latest edition of the Hospitality Design Conference, organized by Teamwork Hospitality, a leading hotel consultancy and training company headed by President Mauro Santinato, has been a resounding success, drawing widespread enthusiasm.

Held on May 8, 2024, at the Melià Hotel in Milan, this event served as a platform for exploring innovative ideas and solutions for hotel design and redevelopment, as well as for gaining insights into design trends and developments on both a national and international scale.

With over 700 registered attendees, 40 partner companies, significant media partnerships, and contributions from 63 Italian and international speakers, the conference provided an invaluable opportunity for experts and professionals from the design, architecture, and hospitality sectors to come together in a dynamic environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

"In this inaugural Hospitality Design Conference, we are proud to have curated a diverse and innovative program featuring internationally renowned speakers, designed to cater to the needs of all industry professionals. We firmly believe that the Italian hospitality sector requires fresh perspectives to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic global landscape. This year's theme, centered around the concept of 'transformation,' explored not only the evolution of traditional hospitality models but also the evolving needs of individuals seeking establishments that can support their personal growth," commented Nicola Delvecchio, Strategic Hospitality Advisor at Teamwork, and Scientific Director of the event, alongside Mauro Santinato (President of Teamwork) and Laura Verdi (architect and Editorial Director of we:ll Magazine).

Entrepreneurs and designers specializing in hotel and non-hotel structures shared their insights, collaborating to develop new, successful ventures with a sustainable, innovative approach, while remaining attuned to market dynamics.

The conference, which attracted investors, directors, entrepreneurs, builders, architects, and industry developers, offered a comprehensive exploration of the profound transformations that have reshaped the hospitality sector in recent years.

The intense seminar program addressed numerous topics, ranging from future trends to tailor-made solutions; from technology to sustainability; from Luxury Experience to storytelling; from the new frontiers of hospitality to the factors that will most influence the hotel industry for Generation Z. Critical and success factors of Italy’s landscape were also highlighted, shedding light on areas for investment, improvement, and refinement. Examples of innovative concepts and the defining features of next-generation hotels were showcased. hoteliers and designers came together to emphasize the importance of collaboration across all stages of development and renovation, for both hotel and non-hotel structures, from design to management, while ensuring functionality within budget constraints.

Industry stakeholders explored effective strategies for delivering innovative and sustainable hospitality, enhancing the quality of guest experiences, while addressing upcoming design trends that emphasize not only on aesthetics but also on the efficient and functional use of spaces.

The Hospitality Design Conference unveiled the new MODE Hotel project, engaging 14 leading architecture firms specializing in the hospitality sector. Each room within the MODE Hotel serves as a unique expression of eco-sustainable hospitality, reflecting the individual vision of each designer. The MODE project manifests as a receptive space poised to set a benchmark for the hospitality sector, anchored in the reinvigoration of Rimini's historic tourism structures.

The Hospitality Design Conference served as a platform to learn about the success factors that will characterize the hotel sector, to network, and to exchange ideas with the best furniture and contract companies specialized in the hospitality market.

Direzione scientifica  
Mauro Santinato, Presidente Teamwork 
Laura Verdi, Architetto e Direttore editoriale we:ll Magazine 
Nicola Delvecchio, Strategic Hospitality Advisor Teamwork

Patron Partner LEMA  
Among the partners: Matrix4Design, Suite, We:ll magazine, I viaggi di VeraClasse, Hotel Domani, DDN, DD_b, Welevel Academy

The speakers who have confirmed their presence at the Hospitality Design Conference are:
Alessia Genova - Tihany Design, Bruno Marti - Ennismore, Gian Paolo Venier - Otto Studio, Peter Joehnk - Corinna Ktretschmar-Joehnk, Fabio Coppola - Yellowsquare, Andrea Pierattelli - Pierattelli Architetture, Erik Nissen Johansen - Stylt Trampoli, Kike Sarasola - Room Mate Hotels, Sam-Erik Ruttmann - Studio Puisto Architects, Francesca Portesine - SOM Skidmore, Paola Mantello - Hilton, Andreas Profanter - NOA, Teresa Sapey - Teresa Sapey & Partners, Armando Bruno e Ferdinando Tedesco - Studio Marco Piva, Matteo Nunziati - Studio Matteo Nunziati, Carlo Babini - The Hospitality Experience, THE, Federico Spagnulo - Spagnulo & Partners, Giulia Delpiano e Corrado Conti - ovre.design®, Carlo De Mattia - Interno Marche Design Hotel, Kristofer Thomas - HIX, Nicola Delvecchio - Teamwork, Giulia Guerra - Matrix4Design, Susana Carrero - Collegiate AC Group, Giovanni Franceschelli - Rizoma Architetture, Laura Verdi - we:ll magazine, Angelo Meroni - LEMA, Lavinia Guelfi - LEMA, Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk - JOI-Design, Nick Maltese - Nick Maltese Studio, Federico Pagetti - Nick Maltese Studio, Guido Guidi - The Begin Hotels, Giorgio Visentin - MMA Projects, Emanuele Svetti - Studio Svetti Architecture, Elena Elgani - Dept. Design Politecnico di Milano, Cinzia Pagni - Politecnico di Milano, Cristiano Pistis - Eclettico Design – Lombardini22, Maria Giovanna Manfredi - Lombardini22, Paolo Scoglio - The ne(s)t, Chiara Tabellini - Comfort Hub, Alessia Galimberti - Galimberti Studio, Roberta Filippini - Roberta Studio, Andrea Grassi - Genius Loci Architettura, Andrea Russo - MR Digital, Maurizio Naro - Federalberghi Milano-Lodi-Monza Brianza, Francesca De Mitri - GR Group, Lucrezia Rampinini - GR Group, Marco Bernardini - Instabilelab, Federico Zucca - STS Hotel, Cristian Brugnoli - Technogym, Alessandro Valenti - Elle Decor, Antonio Puddu - Gruppo Puddu Costruzioni, Martina Pardo - A designer at Heart, Simona Quadri - vudalfieri-Saverino Partners, Roberta Cau - Urban Hive Milano, Andrè Straja - Gas Studio, Roberto Di Stefano - Roberto Di Stefano Design Studio, Oytun Saritayli - EquipeHotel Paris, Sam Hall - IHG Europe, Beniamino Garofalo - Unopiù.