A First-Timer’s Take on BDNY
Last week I attended BDNY at the Javits Center in New York City for the first time. Trade show initials can usually be teased into words that describe the purpose of the show. In this case, Boutique Design New York. It’s a relatively new trade show and conference for design professionals and suppliers serving smaller, trendier boutique hospitality establishments. The show primarily serves the eastern United States, Canada and to some extent, Europe. In 2018 BDNY was acquired by Emerald Expositions, the owner and operator of ICFF, HD Expo and HCD Conference, along with many other trade shows. In its 2018 Annual Report Emerald Expositions states, “Presented annually in November at New York City’s Javits Center, BDNY showcases high-end, unique and innovative design products for the hospitality industry. The two-day show brings more than 8,000 interior designers, architects, purchasing agents and hospitality property owners and developers together with over 750 …
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