The LIV Hospitality Design Awards, a globally recognized platform celebrating excellence in hospitality architecture, interior design, and guest experiences, proudly welcomes a new panel of esteemed jury members who bring a wealth of expertise to the competition.
Joining the jury are Arturo Sims, Managing Partner at VHC Global; Beatriz Carreto, Senior Design & Technical Manager at Radisson Hotel Group; Jamnary Moreno, Director of Interior Design for Global Luxury Brands at Marriott International; Mark Eacott, Global VP of Design at Ennismore; Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, Founder of JOI-Design; and Chiara Calufetti-Lim, Principal and Studio Director of Architecture at WATG. Also joining the panel are Francisco Lopez-Cordoba, Vice President, Interior Design, Design Services – Global at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (United States); Raul Tellez Casado, Director of Product and Design Area at Minor Hotels (Spain); and Carl Wee, Vice President of Technical Services at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (Asia Pacific, Singapore). Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives will ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the innovative entries submitted for consideration.
These new jury members will join an impressive lineup of established jury members, including Luis Galofre, Chief Executive Officer at Talentchef Consultant Agency; Monika Moser, Former Chief Operating Officer at Campbell House; Ivo Christow, Head of Design at Krucker Partner AG; Bittor Sanchez Monasterio, Global Vice President of Design at Accor; Najee Syriani, Hospitality Development Director at Diriyah Company; Cristiano Pistis, BU Director of Hospitality and Luxury Residential at Eclettico Design | Lombardini22; Federico Toresi, Global VP Design for Premium Brands at Accor; Anne Faherty, Founder of Anne Faherty Interiors; Eric Leong, Vice President of Design & Technical Services at Minor Hotels; Sarah Smallwood, Design Director at Great Wolf Resorts; Larry Traxler, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Design at Hilton Worldwide; Barend Slabbert, Senior Lecturer in Interior Design at the University of Derby; and Kristina Belyavskaya, Founder of Cospitality.
Astrid Hébert, Co-founder of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome such a diverse and talented group of jury members this year. Their extensive experience and unique perspectives will undoubtedly enrich the evaluation process and elevate the awards to new heights.”
Chosen by a panel of esteemed professionals including architects, designers, hoteliers, developers, and leaders in architectural and interior design, the annual award winners have the chance to make their mark.
Submissions for the awards are now open, offering the opportunity to secure the renowned LIV Awards trophy, receive widespread international exposure for exceptional designs, and access a range of exclusive privileges, with the final deadline set for December 15th, 2024. For more information and to begin the submission process, please visit the official website at livawards.com.
