CHICAGO—The 35th annual Best of NeoCon Awards kicked off NeoCon 2025 this week with a high-energy ceremony at THE MART, spotlighting the most forward-thinking products transforming the future of commercial interiors. A cornerstone of NeoCon since 1990, the iconic program celebrates exceptional solutions spanning workplace, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality. This year, 96 awards were given to exhibitors for products across more than 40 categories, with honors awarded for Gold, Silver, Innovation, Sustainability, and Business Impact. The program’s top distinction, Best of Competition, was awarded to Halcon for its Astoria collection of conference and mobile communal tables. A multidisciplinary jury of 42 architects,...

CHEVY CHASE, MD.—PM Hotel Group has experienced continued strategic growth across its overall portfolio, including its lifestyle and unconventional hospitality division Modus by PM Hotel Group. With a focus on authentic and immersive destinations, the company has significantly expanded its presence in key markets, targeting today’s independent-minded travelers seeking hotel stays that connect people and place. “At PM Hotel Group, we’re not just growing our portfolio—we’re carving out a unique space in the lifestyle segment through our Modus by PM Hotel Group division by developing and operating properties that deliver bold and authentic hospitality experiences,” said Paul Sacco, Chief Growth...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, launched the Dressed Lines carpet tile and Lasting Impressions luxury vinyl tile (LVT) global collections. Both collections lean into the company’s legacy of smart design, creating a complete design experience and bringing a modern lens to design classics with innovative patterns, constructions, and manufacturing processes. The Dressed Lines carpet tile collection is inspired by post-war modernism, reflected in its playful use of contrast and angular shapes. Lasting Impressions LVT offers a different take on timeless visuals, drawing on the traditional crafts of tatami and plaster artisans. These collections feature...

CHICAGO—NeoCon 2025 marks a momentous step for The Good Plastic Company’s trajectory in the North American market. Exhibiting for the first time at THE MART (booth #7-3053), the leading sustainable materials manufacturer will debut new and notable developments across its signature Polygood line—highlighting the Growth collection, newly earned Declare Label certification, and a collaboration with ergonomic innovator Humanscale at Fulton Market. Rooted in circular design, technical performance, and visual impact, the company’s NeoCon presence underscores the expanding role of sustainable materials in the future of commercial interiors and contract furniture. “NeoCon represents a pivotal moment for us—it shows how much we’ve grown in North America and highlights the...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Co. announced that its expansive Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection has been named a winner of the 2025 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards in the category of Bath/Spa—Equipment, Whirlpool/Saunas, Fitness, and Wellness. This distinguished recognition celebrates products that excel in aesthetics, design innovation, environmental responsibility, and technical advancements, setting the benchmark for excellence in hospitality design. The annual IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards, presented by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Hospitality Design (HD) magazine, spotlights industry leaders pushing the boundaries of innovation and guest experience. This year’s winners were selected by an esteemed panel of design professionals who evaluated entries based...

SOLON, OHIO—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett will open its Chicago showroom doors (215 N. Peoria Street, Floor 10) to design professionals from around the world during Design Days, June 9 to 11. Attendees to the commercial interior design event will get an exclusive look at Tarkett’s newest initiatives and product collections, including its most anticipated workplace carpet tile collection of the year, Resonant Spaces. Inspired by the invisible threads that tie together people, space and energy, Resonant Spaces provides the foundation for comfortable interiors that support heightened creativity, deepened focus and lifted spirits. The collection features three harmonious patterns in nine...

NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, introduces Polychrome and Convene. The multi-colored woven upholstery patterns are fun, bright, and ready to provide visual eye candy to any environment. Bold and geometric, Polychrome and Convene utilize complex weaves to add interest beyond their structured graphics. The weaves used in Polychrome create dynamic textures that enhance its kaleidoscopic pattern while adding to the visual narrative. With seven colorways that suit a variety of moods, the upholstery textile is ideal for public spaces. “Polychrome’s bounty of color and texture will bring joy and dynamism to any...

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC), founded by Hotelschool The Hague, returns in 2025 with a dynamic new format that reflects the evolving landscape of hospitality innovation. It now features two powerful tracks centered around Impact and Inspiration. SHC continues to empower top students from around the world to redefine the future of sustainable travel and tourism. Over the past decade, SHC has evolved from a student competition into a global platform for innovation, generating hundreds of ideas showcased at leading industry conferences and impacting thousands of industry professionals. SHC envisions a hospitality industry where sustainability is embedded not only in products and...

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS.—Venture Luxury Estates, a division of Uphoff Resorts, announced that the Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake in the Wisconsin Dells is now open. Dawn Manor Restaurant, located next door, will also open this month. “We’re thrilled to open the doors of the Treetop Villas,” says Steve Uphoff, CEO of Uphoff Resorts. “The Wisconsin Dells is a one-of-a-kind destination, and we’re honored to be part of this community. Our luxurious tree houses offer guests a unique and tranquil retreat all year round.” “The Treetop Villas are a one-of-a-kind luxury retreat that seamlessly blends contemporary architecture with the natural beauty and...

NEW YORK—The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY) has launched FurnitureMatch, a groundbreaking platform designed to connect surplus furniture with nonprofits and community organizations throughout New York City. This forward-thinking initiative aims to reduce landfill waste by giving high-quality furnishings a second life in the neighborhoods that need them most. FurnitureMatch acts as a centralized hub that connects designers, furniture liquidators, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders, streamlining the redistribution of furniture and fostering a more circular economy within the built environment. By closing the gap between surplus and need, the platform helps ensure that valuable resources are...