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NEW YORK • NOVEMBER 6th, 2026

Anda Andrei

Anda Andrei

With her laser eye for detail, her love of epic challenges, and her architectural insights, Anda Andrei has made the world a better-looking place. Andrei is recognized for shaping the boutique and lifestyle hotel world as we know it. Having previously worked on...
Clodagh

Clodagh

A Platinum Circle past honoree and recipient of the Manfred Steinfeld Award for Humanitarianism, Clodagh passionately believes that good design supports well-being and that it can transform people’s lives.  She feels that clutter can undermine serenity, but minimalism...
John Ceriale

John Ceriale

A visionary and leading force in the U.S. and worldwide hospitality industry, John Ceriale is Founder and President of Prospect Advisors, which was established in 1998.  Since its founding, Prospect Advisors has been the exclusive hotel advisor on hospitality...
Tom Colicchio

Tom Colicchio

Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, Tom Colicchio made his New York cooking debut at prominent New York restaurants including The Quilted Giraffe, Gotham Bar & Grill, Rakel and Mondrian. Since then, he has seen critical acclaim for Gramercy Tavern (with Danny...
Tim Kemp

Tim Kemp

“Hotels should be living things not stuffy institutions,” say Tim and Kit Kemp, cofounders of the Firmdale Hotels, with eight boutique concepts in London and one in New York. The high standards of excellence and unique townhouse style of decoration have...
Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa—known to the world simply as “Nobu”—is the co-founder of Nobu Hospitality and the acclaimed chef proprietor of the Nobu, Matsuhisa, and Ubon restaurants—located across three continents. Born and raised in Saitama, Japan, Nobu served a rigorous...