Hotel & Resort Design South would not be the success it is without the support of our incredible sponsors and supporters.
Sponsors

Kalmar
Registration Sponsor | VIP Lounge Co-Sponsor
Founded in 1881, and with over 30 years of experience serving the cruise industry, Kalmar Lighting continues to grow and build on its rich history of producing bespoke lighting fixtures. Kalmar designs, develops and delivers custom decorative lighting, chandeliers and architectural lighting features to some of the world’s most prominent commercial, hospitality and marine projects. Thanks to our engineering expertise, we have the honour of being recognised as the leading supplier to the cruise industry, having supplied over 80 cruise ships with a wide variety of feature lighting.
Above all else, we are driven by a dedication to excellence in service, be it for the supply of a single catalogue piece, or the development and installation of a multi-level bespoke feature chandelier. Contact us to find out more about our portfolio and our dedication to customer service.
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Accomar
Opening Party Co-Host
AN INNOVATION IN MARINE INTERIORS
ACCOMAR Marine Interior AS is a turn-key marine interior outfitting company based in Yalova-Turkey, but working worldwide.
In a short period of six years since its establishment, ACCOMAR has successfully completed dozens of complex projects, among which passenger ships and ropax projects are predominant.
ACCOMAR now continues to outfit the interior areas of both newbuilding and refurbishment projects.
Services of ACCOMAR include interior architecture and concept design, project coordination and master planning, detailed engineering of supplied materials, supply chain management, onboard installation, high quality and long term warranty.
Product groups of ACCOMAR include insulation materials, wall and ceiling panels, wet units, interior doors, master key system, floor levelling and floor top coverings, galley and laundry equipment, cold rooms, interior furnishings and upholsteries.
Its products originate from multiple manufacturers scattered throughout the global market, each producing a specific line of products.

CITA Design Studio
Opening Party Co-Host
CITA Design is a user-oriented design studio that produces innovative design solutions in the global cruise area. It is a subsidiary of CITA ARCHITECTURE A.Ş. which is experienced in the maritime industry for 24 years. Multi-faceted design approach of CITA Design provides a platform where design, art and engineering combine with different disciplines. CITA is a
strong team of interior designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, artists, engineers and researchers. It provides user-oriented space solutions, furniture designs, graphic communication design and the space and cruise interior designs of the future.

Global Marine Travel
Opening Party Co-Host
Founded in 2001, Global Marine Travel is a world-leading maritime travel management company specializing in one-way, refundable, changeable marine airfares. Our team of professionals available 24/7/365 offer last-minute bookings worldwide, hotel, rail, charter & transfer arrangements, state-of-the-art technology and years of experience with airline schedules, visa requirements, cost savings and superior levels of service to our valued clients. We’re Always Open.

MarineXchange
Lanyards Sponsor
The entire Customer Journey in the MXP Cloud ☁
The cloud-based MXP365 Enterprise Platform consolidates all software solutions required for a seamless, end-to-end digital customer journey. MXP enhances the guest experience with AI-powered recommendations and consistent package & discount rules throughout the pre-cruise, onboard, and post-cruise phases.
The MXP Enterprise Platform is the best-in-Class solution for the cruise industry, specifically designed to address its most pressing challenges. With cutting-edge technology, deep industry expertise, and a clear focus on efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth, MXP sets new standards for excellence.
Globally, MXP is powering 60 cruise brands on 400 ships. MarineXchange is the company behind the MXP software and serves as a trusted partner for cruise lines worldwide.
Let´s connect at info@mxp.com to arrange a meeting at Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit to discuss the digital future of your cruise line!
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Akula Living
VIP Lunch Vouchers Sponsor
Renowned for serving leading cruise operators globally, Akula is distinguished by its exceptional quality and innovative designs that are specifically engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions of the marine environment. Each piece of furniture is manufactured to endure UV exposure, seawater, chlorinated water, and extreme temperatures, all with minimal maintenance required. With operations in North America, UAE, Asia, Europe, LATAM and Australasia, Akula demonstrates its global commitment to delivering superior outdoor furniture solutions exclusively for the cruise sector.

Cristallux
Badge Sponsor
For over 60 years Cristallux develops and manufactures exclusive decorative lighting fixtures according to our sustainable philosophy of offering the highest quality made in our sole factory in Germany, whilst reducing our carbon footprint by offering in-house produced alternative materials.
With our many years of experience, we know exactly what it takes when it comes to specific requirements and safety regulations of the maritime and public building industry. By working closely together with designers, planners, interior architects and fitting companies for cruise ships, hotels and many more, Cristallux established itself as the go-to place when it comes to extraordinary project lighting.
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Harmony Marine Solutions
Floor Aisle Signage
Harmony Marine Solutions AS with extensive experience, offers a full range of services including turnkey interior outfitting, interior design, project management, supply chain management, customized furniture production and the assembly of wet units.
Our services have expanded globally, focusing to the cruise and ferry sectors, as well as offshore vessels.
Our global approach underscores ability to deliver sustainable and exceptional interior solutions across a wide spectrum of maritime environments.
We specialize in providing detailed architecture and engineering solutions with a range of services:
• Interior Design & Outfitting Services
• Project Management
• Detail Design and Engineering
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Furniture Design & Production
• Marine Wetunits (Bathroom)
• Building Decorative Works
Let us harmonize our expertise, creativity, and commitment to engineering and interior design experience to bring your projects to life.

Belbien Maritime Film
Speed Networking Area Co-Sponsor
With 30+ years of experience, Belbien Maritime Film has gown to be a premier leader in the IMO decorative film industry. Our embossed surfacing film offers the upscale look and feel of 800 stunning finishes. Ready to install out of the box featuring an air release adhesive, Belbien can transform flat or curved surfaces such as doors, wall and ceiling panels, millwork, columns, and more. For vessel renovations, Belbien offers an innovative sustainable solution as old surfaces can be upcycled and modernized keeping them out of landfills.
As the Belbien international maritime distributor, IDS offers a variety of economical global delivery options. Our comprehensive approach integrates design, testing, and manufacturing within a single facility. This centralized process ensures the highest quality product, delivered at a competitive price point and short lead times. Don’t let budget constraints, long lead times, or construction logistics hold back your vision.
Email info@belbienusa.com for worldwide delivery and plant pickup pricing.
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Fireclay Tile
HRDS Speed Networking Area Sponsor
Fireclay Tile are a sponsor of Hotel & Resort Design South, their full bio will be available shortly.

Fracture
Show Sponsor
Fracture helps hospitality brands bring their spaces to life with custom edge-to-edge glass prints built for modern environments. From room signage and wayfinding to lobby art and donor recognition, our prints offer a sleek, sustainable alternative to traditional framed artwork or acrylic.
Each piece is printed in our carbon neutral facility in Florida, giving design teams a local partner focused on quality and turnaround. With edge-to-edge color, no framing, and easy-to-install hardware, Fracture prints are ideal for properties where design and detail matter.
Trusted by hotels, healthcare systems, and commercial designers across the country, we make it easy to spec and customize prints for renovations, new builds, and brand refreshes.
Whether you’re designing a boutique experience or upgrading a full property, Fracture offers impactful, turnkey visual solutions that elevate any space and leave a lasting impression on guests.
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Crane Worldwide Logistics
Happy Hour Co-Host
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with 120 locations across 30 countries. Our culture and philosophy is to always address our client’s logistics challenges with a partnership approach, utilizing the key concepts of ‘The Crane Way’ to provide air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics solutions that will improve our client’s operations now and in the future, so they can focus on their core business.
At Crane Worldwide Logistics, we provide customized supply chain solutions that support your cruise fleet needs. Our team of logistics experts will assist and service all areas of the supply chain, from vendors and suppliers to concessionaires. By delivering the best in class advisory, transportation, warehousing, and technology, we will make sure to add value and visibility from source to ship. Our dedicated logistics professionals around the world will strive to serve cruise vessels in ports, including dry-docks and new builds on a timely and cost-effective way to keep cruise lines running as planned.
Our dedicated logistics team fully understands the challenging supply chain environment of the cruise, maritime, and hospitality industry. Coordinating the delivery of essential supplies to the next port of call or a crucial shipment of parts to repair a broken engine, our team will respond with a sense of urgency, enabling our clients to provide the ultimate cruise, marine or hospitality experience to their consumers.
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ALMACO Group Oy
Happy Hour Drinks Reception Co-Host
We take pride in managing large-scale turnkey projects, while making it look easy!
As a full turnkey provider, we offer newbuilding and modernization of all catering, accommodation and laundry areas, as well as digital and lifecycle services to owners and shipyards in the maritime industry. We build and serve all hotel areas onboard including cabins, public spaces, galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery and laundry areas.
ALMACO was founded in 1998 and since then we have completed over 360 projects in over 70 locations all over the globe. We are experts in design, engineering, project management, procurement and construction. Our full turnkey lifecycle support includes everything from refurbishment, modernization, maintenance, and digital services to delivery and installation of spare parts and equipment. We help our customers set up and execute comprehensive lifecycle plans.
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Antaeus Travel Group
Happy Hour Co-Host
Founded in 1989, Antaeus Travel Group is a global family travel business specializing in providing marine & corporate travel management services to major cruise lines, maritime companies, and their suppliers & engineers. Our business philosophy is based on a genuine human approach and personalized service. This value forms the core of our company identity and has evolved us into a global leader in corporate travel management with a high-end worldwide clientele.
Also, we give emphasis on technology and innovation offering smart, cost-efficient travel solutions. By combining personalized human interaction with cutting-edge digital tools such as mobile apps and advanced analytics, we offer 24/7 seamless and reliable marine travel services.
With a global network and offices in Athens (HQ), Basel, Limassol, Manila, and Miami strategically positioned across four time zones, we ensure you’re always:
“On Board. On Time. Anytime. Worldwide.”
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Journey
CXI Conference Sponsor
Journey are a sponsor of Hotel & Resort Design South 2025, their full bio will be available shortly.

Holovis
Happy Hour Drinks Reception Co-Host
Holovis specialise in creative-design, systems integration, complex AV, interactive and immersive technologies, software development, motion systems and SFX, to deliver award-winning and market-defining attractions, experiential content, digital centrepieces and turnkey attractions.
We use our expertise to design full social gaming venues, as well as provide impressive attractions and experiences for guests, including our cutting-edge 360Golf product. 360Golf offers a fully-automated scoring system unlike any other, where guest strokes are counted for them with no input necessary.
We also provide a number of ship-wide services, including digital tracking and data collection to drive revenue.
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Passerini
Show Sponsor
Boutique Interior Design Studio dedicated to high end residential full home design with a focus on Italian and European furnitures and fittings.

Delta Contract Group
Show Sponsor
Delta Contract Group are a sponsor of Hotel & Resort Design South. Their full bio will be available shortly.

Artstar Inc
Show Sponsor
ArtStar is an online platform for discovering and collecting the best contemporary art.
We are known for our Trademark Curation and artist collaborations.
Each print is exclusive to ArtStar and cannot be found in other galleries.
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Fresh Paint Art Advisors
Show Sponsor
Fresh Paint Art Advisors is a leader with over 40 years of experience in hospitality art consultancy. Our creative art direction and bespoke art collections can be experienced throughout the world at major global hotel brands, and luxury residential, corporate, and cruise line projects.
With an established reputation as a preferred vendor, Fresh Paint is brought on board as trusted art consultant collaborating closely with designers, architects, collectors, and local and international artists. With a passion for creating inspiring and engaging environments through the power of art, our mission is to transform spaces. We curate and display art that is aesthetically pleasing, relevant and aligned with your brand and budget.
Our business philosophy is about a deep connection with both our clients and the artist community. We are committed to staying up to date on emerging talent and the latest trends in the art world. Our full range of services includes art curation, project documentation, printing, framing, fabrication, packing, shipping logistics and installation.
To Fresh Paint, art is not just a product we sell, it is a language we speak. Talk to us about curating your next project!
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ATI Decorative Laminates
Show Sponsor
ATI Decorative Laminates is a family-owned manufacturing leader specializing in innovative interior surfaces for walls and ceilings. Serving the contract, hospitality, and retail markets, we create solutions that go beyond the surface to address the unique challenges of the architecture and design community.
Strategic Partners

The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA)
The GMHBA is a membership based organization that represents the hotel and hospitality industry in Miami Dad County. We advocate for our member’s interests through active involvement in local, state and national issues.
Our calendar of events includes monthly networkers, industry luncheons featuring top leaders in the hospitality industry and educational panel series that are led by professionals and experts within the industry about current events and trending topics.
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Hospitality Interiors
A leader in the hospitality design sector, Hospitality Interiors speaks to an exclusive audience of hoteliers, designers, architects, and industry suppliers via its international print and digital magazine and online and social media platforms.
Launched in 2009, Hospitality Interiors has become a renowned title and brand and, with a team of experienced industry- known editors at the helm, is an intelligent and relevant media resource that shares insight whilst reporting on the topics that are important to its readership.
A beautifully presented publication, Hospitality Interiors is a design-led magazine for a design-led industry. We create engaging content and commercial opportunities that connect suppliers and manufacturers with designers, hoteliers, and specifiers internationally.
We speak directly to the brands and individuals responsible for bringing luxury hotel experiences to life, which puts us at the heart of the hospitality design industry. Our passion for what we do helps us to build close relationships with key decision makers.
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NEWH
NEWH is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, recognition, and business development opportunities. Committed to delivering scholarships and education through tradeshows, conferences, and seminars, NEWH offers educational resources and information to over 6,400 member. To date, NEWH has given more than $6 million to 2,351 students.
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Sleeper
Sleeper is the leading magazine for hospitality experience and design.
Read by all those involved in the creation of new hotels – from owners, operators, developers and investors to architects, interior designers, consultants and specifiers – it features unrivalled coverage of the projects, people, events and products shaping the industry.
The magazine is supported by a digital edition available through the Sleeper app, and a website featuring news stories, interviews and trend reports delivered in a visually appealing format that reflects the ethos and aesthetic of the print title.
The wider Sleeper Media portfolio also includes sister titles Starboard (for mobile hospitality) and Supper (for hotel food and drink), and industry-leading events AHEAD (awards for hospitality experience and design) and Sleeper Sessions, (a meetings-driven event connecting specifiers and suppliers).
www.sleepermagazine.com
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BLLA
The BLLA was created in 2009 to unify, empower, educate, and advocate for a growing community of creators within the dynamic realm of independent boutique hotels —establishing and maintaining industry standards and boldly advancing its cultural impact and category innovation.
We are the industry sector’s voice and megaphone as well as their launching pad. A catalyst for trends and unapologetic pioneer, the BLLA is where the best in boutique gathers to become better—from hoteliers and hospitality entrepreneurs to visionaries in retail, fashion, beauty, fitness, and beyond.
Boutique is powerful, captivating, and, above all, a global movement that we are proud to lead. Our mission? To counteract corporate monotony and champion creativity. To forget the forgettable and forge the once-in-a-lifetime. To break down doors and link the most brilliant minds in the industry. To build on our now 14-year legacy of reimagining the multifaceted future of boutique—together.
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Commercial Interiors UK
Commercial Interiors UK is the UK’s largest trade association representing the commercial interiors sector. Its 200+ members represent leading manufacturers, suppliers, and designers – all shaping inspirational commercial interiors internationally. Formally the BCFA.
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IDC
Founded in 1972, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is the national advocacy association for the interior design profession in Canada with a mandate to provide a unified voice to advance and promote the Canadian interior design industry locally, nationally, and internationally. With this goal in mind, IDC provides valuable and quality professional development opportunities, educates the public about the importance of hiring qualified interior designers and advocates on behalf of members to promote understanding of the interior design profession. In total, IDC represents more than 5,000 fully qualified interior designers, interns, students, educators, and retired members. IDC members work globally in all areas of design, including corporate/commercial, institutional, retail, hospitality, health care, and residential. In addition, nearly 200 manufacturers and suppliers, who support the work of interior design professionals, are members of IDC.
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Architecture Magazine
Architecture Magazine (formerly Architect’s Choice) is an established and well-respected professional journal in the industry. Launched over 20 years ago, Architecture Magazine represents the next step in the brand’s journey and reflects its commitment to delivering informative, timely and intelligent content to an audience of influential architecture professionals. Featuring engaging industry news, product and technology reviews and detailed project case studies, Architecture Magazine serves to highlight the very best of the industry, from the UK’s authority on architectural products. Architecture Magazine is delivered bi-monthly to top architects throughout Britain, engaging with readers and offering an insight into the products and technologies that are driving the industry today.
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Blooloop
Blooloop is the visitor attraction industry’s most read news source. We provide world-leading coverage of visitor attractions, destination development and placemaking, innovations and technologies that redefine the guest experience on both land at attractions around the globe and at sea onboard cruise liners.
Our readers are operators, developers, manufacturers, designers and creatives working in the experiential, attractions and tourism market. We educate and inform the industry through our daily newsletter and 22K+ LinkedIn group. We connect and engage the audience in our virtual events including the Festival of Innovation and greenloop, our sustainability in visitor attractions event. We also recognise leadership and excellence in our blooloop 50 Influencer Awards and technology, projects and products in our blooloop Innovation Awards.
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darc
darc is the only international magazine dedicated to decorative lighting in architecture and interior design.
Established in October 2012, darc focuses on the best high-end, quality projects and products and hears from those at the forefront of creative design. As well as the printed magazine, which is sent to 12,000 decision makers in the interior and lighting design sectors, our online presence includes a dedicated website for up-to-date industry news; a monthly newsletter and digital issue of the magazine.
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Design Insider
Design Insider recognises the exceptional expertise of Commercial Interior Designers and supports their work by publishing the latest knowledge, products, projects, news and events from within the commercial furnishing sector.
Design Insider is an online magazine connected with Commercial Interiors UK. The content on Design Insider is inspired by Commercial Interiors UK members and our Interior Design colleagues. Inspiring & supporting the growth and global success of the British/UKs commercial interiors community, creating a sustainable future.
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Hotel Suppliers
Hotel-Suppliers.com is the Global hotel and hospitality industry’s premier meeting place for Hotel Owners, Operators, Investors, Architects/Designers and Purchasing/Procurement.
We showcase the latest trends and news, sustainable technologies and design, plus, suppliers from this fantastic industry and quite simply put, we are the largest and most used hospitality marketplace out there.
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IFDM
IFDM, an editorial network for professionals
IFDM, a publication of reference for the trade and the design sector, narrates excellence in luxury furnishings and design, their related dynamics and the key international events that bring them together. Reporting on trends and new developments, IFDM embodies a new way of communicating information, combining in-depth editorial coverage with a focus on business opportunities, in an approach that exploits all the potentialities made available by the digital age. The publication’s updated system is therefore marked by greater specialisation of contents, with a more vertical structure and implementation of services. The result is a triple offering – IFDM Magazine, Wonder Book, and IFDM.design – that creates a complete, exhaustive network aimed at sector professionals.
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InPark Magazine
InPark tells the story of branding, IP, entertainment, theming and technology in the attractions industry. They highlight innovation and leadership for designers, creators, developers, owners and operators.
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Travel & Tour World
Travel And Tour World is a dedicated B2B digital travel/tourism/hospitality/cruise /airline industry magazine and trade network.
Travel And Tour World boasts a readership of over 5 million industry leaders in 195 countries the travel, tourism, airlines, cruise and hospitality industries and also social media influencers and think tanks.
In order to improve accessibility for users worldwide, the content of our award-winning B2B Travel News portal has 104 different regional languages platform, establishing itself as the world’s most linguistically diverse resource for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. This includes all major European languages such as French, Spanish, and German; key South Asian languages like Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil; and prominent languages from the GCC countries, including Pashto, Turkish, and Farsi. Additionally, we offer translations for languages spoken in the Americas, such as Mexican Spanish and English, as well as important African languages like Swahili and Somali.

Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID)
The Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID) is a professional accrediting body and representative for the Interior Design industry across the UK, Europe and around the world. Supporting the professional trading standards of Interior Designers, Architects and manufacturers through accreditation, SBID are committed to guiding the profession in practice by measuring experience, competence and education; setting standards for the industry at large to develop future growth.
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SPACE
SPACE is a beautifully presented and aspirational design magazine. Created to provide industry professionals with a window into the exciting and continually developing world of international hotel design, SPACE is regarded as an authority within the interior design and architectural circuit.
Produced six times a year by the publishers of Hotel Spec, the world’s leading resource guide to hotel design, architecture and development, SPACE is a natural extension to this iconic and globally recognised brand.
Each issue of SPACE looks at a range of luxury hotel projects from around the world, presenting ground-breaking ideas, innovative architecture, and design creativity. In addition to this, SPACE talks to the individuals responsible for their commissioning and delivery within interviews with the world’s most influential designers and hoteliers.
SPACE also examines the factors and commercial realities that determine hotel design and development and provides expert commentary and thought-leadership on the industry’s most pressing topics.