Join Kimball Hospitality at HD Expo and experience a space where design is infused with joy, play, and innovation.
Designed by The Gettys Group and crafted by Kimball Hospitality, this project was more than just a booth—it was a chance to disrupt the day-to-day and embrace intentional design for joy. The Gettys team took on this challenge as a passion project, focusing on creating spaces that spark happiness, connection, and inspiration. Each detail was thoughtfully designed to blur the lines between work, entertainment, and relaxation. The result? A space that brings joy not just to those who experience it but to those who created it. Stop by and discover how hospitality is more than a space—it’s an experience.
- - Visit Booth #4143
- - For a complimentary pass, use our code EXIV184306
Also find us at the DesignWell Pavilion, Booth #4973
— where wellness meets design.
We’re proud to collaborate on this immersive, garden-inspired space designed by HBA, where we also supplied the seating. Explore the latest in wellness, sustainability, and hospitality design.
Agenda
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:30am
Show opens
Mimosas + Morning Bites
2:00pm
Designing for Joy: Discover how joy can be a driving force in the design of hospitality spaces in this candid conversation with Ron Swidler, CEO of The Gettys Group, and Kaelynn Reid, Design Futurist at Kimball International.
3:00pm
Happy Hour Meet & Greet with The Gettys Group Designers: Discover the inspiration behind the space.
5:00pm
Show closes
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:30am
Show opens
Hydration + Morning Bites
3:00pm
Happy Hour
5:00pm
Show closes
Thursday, May 8, 2025
9:30am
Show opens
1:00pm
Show closes
Ron Swidler, CEO, The Gettys Group
Kaelynn Reid, Design Futurist, Kimball International
Designing for Joy
Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00pm
Discover how joy can be a driving force in the design of hospitality spaces in this candid conversation with Ron Swidler, CEO of The Gettys Group, and Kaelynn Reid, Design Futurist at Kimball International. Together, they will explore how intentional design choices can uplift guest experiences and inspire hospitality professionals to rethink their approach to creating spaces that go beyond aesthetics. This panel will showcase the intersection of design, emotion, and guest satisfaction, offering valuable insights for designers and industry leaders looking to make an impact in hospitality design.
Kimball Hospitality collaborated closely with the creative team at The Gettys Group to bring their concept and design to life. The Gettys Group is an award-winning hospitality design, development and branding firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in hotel interior design, procurement, and strategic consulting, working with leading hotel brands, independent properties, and developers worldwide.
“Designing, in its ideal form, should be a joyful experience. And this smile-inducing process and project with Kimball Hospitality and other beloved vendor partners has been just that. The spaces echo the fun and passion that went into their creation. A small, but valuable project that sought to bring joy...to those engaged in the process and those who would experience the end result. At Gettys, we believe that design should balance the magical and the tangible, a storyline and the bottom line.”
RON SWIDLER, CEO, THE GETTYS GROUP
Vendor Collaborations
We appreciate and value our industry vendors for their contributions and unwavering partnership in creating the vibrant atmosphere of our booth.
- - Artonomy
- - Demar Leather
- - FreePower
- - Hunter Douglas Hospitality
- - Kohler
- - Majestic Lighting
- - Metro Light & Power
- - Milliken
- - Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering
- - SELF Electronics
- - Shaw Contract Hospitality
- - Tempur + Sealy
- - Zenith Rugs
