I attended HD Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this past week. It was a busy time for the hospitality design community with approximately 600 exhibitors, more than 100 of which were new to the show. As reported in my news blog last week, there were many speakers and conference sessions, with wellness in design a hot topic.
As I walked the trade show floor, I picked up some interesting vendor news and heard some fascinating product development stories. It would be impossible to share all of what I heard but here are some highlights:
Agio Hospitality held a daily Resysta workshop with Martin de Blois, Agio’s Chief of Innovation & Design. The focus: introducing one of Agio’s most forward-thinking materials—Resysta. Made from rice husks, rock salt, and mineral oil, Resysta offers the warm look and texture of real wood—without the challenges of water absorption, cracking, or fading. Its versatility allows for curved forms, custom finishes, and design flexibility.
Room & Board/Room & Board for Business announced it has just released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting major progress across sustainability, product innovation, employee ownership and community engagement. The company introduced Renew, its first 99 percent bio-based chair, and expanded the use of recycled, reclaimed and bio-based materials across product lines.
Linenless Furniture Solutions
Aluminum is one of the most sustainable materials today due to its recyclability. Lightweight, strong, and durable, aluminum products lower energy costs and carbon emissions in dozens
of applications. By using aluminum as the foundation of products, Southern Aluminum offers the most sustainable linenless furniture solutions.
Snap Power featured its switch plates and outlet plates that incorporate LED lighting to help provide a safe experience for guests and staff. Plates are installed in seconds, with no wires, batteries, or professional electrician required. They are energy-efficient, costing less than 10 cents in energy per year on average, and they last up to 25 years.
Excel Dryer displayed its different hand dryer options, including ones with custom covers. Engineered for energy efficiency and high performance, the XLERATOReco uses significantly less electricity than conventional hand dryers while eliminating the need for paper towels—one of the largest sources of restroom waste in commercial facilities.
Snapduvet highlighted its duvet that utilizes snaps to fasten an extra sheet that can be removed and replaced in minutes. Click here to view an explanatory video.
Infinity Drain featured its linear shower drains and trench drain systems for sinks, showers, pool surroundings, patios, balconies, driveways, storm drainage and more. From the company’s Instagram account: “In honor of Earth Day, we’re highlighting the ways sustainability is built into every Infinity Drain product. From recycled materials to solar-powered manufacturing, we’re dedicated to a circular design philosophy that protects our planet without compromising on performance or aesthetics.”
From Recycled Milk Jugs to Furniture
At least five companies featured high-quality furniture made from up to 100 percent recycled plastic: Poly-Wood, C.R. Plastic Products, Polybird, Loll Designs, and The Prestwick Companies.
LRP Recycling was at the show to highlight its mattress, furniture, and electronics recycling services.
A representative of Arhaus, provider of goods ranging from outdoor furniture to lighting and décor, explained some of the company’s many sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Among them: donating millions of dollars to The Nature Conservancy and its local Indonesian affiliate, YKAN, to preserve 54,000 acres of rainforest in East Kalimantan, Borneo, protecting enough natural habitat to save the East Borneo orangutan from extinction. Also: Together with American Forests, Arhaus has planted hundreds of thousands of trees in the U.S.
SARIN Energy Solutions featured its lighting solutions for hotel brands including Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn and 12 others. The company also offers a selection of electric vehicle charging stations.
Arte offered a large selection of wallcoverings made from natural materials: real leather, bark, tropical grass, cork or wood veneer, and more. Wallcoverings are made from FSC-certified materials.
A Carbon-Neutral Collection
Crossville featured its newest carbon-neutral collection, Cleve, which brings the layered structure, crystalline texture, and tonal variation of natural quartzite into a high-performance porcelain surface—without the maintenance, weight, or installation complexity that can challenge hospitality projects. The quartzite aesthetic fits naturally into 2026 tile trends: organic minimalism, restorative neutrals, and earthy hues.
Ethnicraft showcased its indoor and outdoor furniture made from wood sourced from responsibly and carefully managed forests. As part of its vision on sustainability, Ethnicraft launched Live Light, a furniture subscription service with a circular business model. Live Light offers subscribers the possibility to enjoy high-quality design products at a reasonable monthly fee. Every item is individually checked and—if needed—refurbished before being placed into its next home.
Wonderwood Books & Library Services featured its carefully curated library designs that integrate effortlessly into a hotel’s aesthetic. From cozy reading nooks to expansive, multi-room collections, the company’s designs are as functional as they are visually appealing.
Opiary, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based biophilic design and production studio, integrates nature in each of its designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, its work reflects the shifting yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
Among Tonik’s furniture pieces at HD Expo: Huey, an ultra-modern take on the timeless rocking chair, designed from the ground up for soothing comfort, exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal. Now available in Ocean Bound material and colors. The company’s manufacturing facility is certified LEED Gold.
Soundproof Windows displayed its windows that cut noise by 75 percent to 95 percent. The windows also enhance energy efficiency.
Lighting with Turtles in Mind
Among EmeryAllen’s offerings at the show: turtle bulbs. Its sea turtle bulbs are approved by the Florida Wildlife Commission for use in areas requiring artificial lighting adjacent to ecologically sensitive areas, sea turtle nesting beaches, and migratory corridors.
Crivellari featured its modular furniture with removable and washable materials that is designed to last on average twice as long as standard products.
Intellishade Next demonstrated its motorized pergolas and shade systems engineered for performance, durability, and seamless integration. The products reduce solar heat gain and energy usage.
EzoBord offered its acoustical slatwall that can outfit entrance ways or act as a feature wall. It is made of polyester fiber, minimum 50 percent of which comes from recycled water bottles which contributes to LEED MR Credit and BREEAM Health and Wellbeing, Materials points.
Kenyon featured its latest radiant and induction cooktops. One example: The Alpine 2 Burner Cooktop which is designed for compact kitchens. It features a smooth white ceramic glass surface with signature graphics for a refined look. The durable surface resists wear and makes everyday cleanup simple while adding a bright, polished surface to any space.
Nature’s Carpet, a division of Colin Campbell and Sons Inc., highlighted its natural wool carpet which it has been supplying to flooring dealers throughout Canada and the United States, for over 30 years. Nature’s Carpet, as the name implies, is broadloom and area rugs made from one of our planet’s favorite renewable resources: sheep’s wool.
Tiles & Wallpaper Made from Recycled Content
Livden featured its Ice Terrazzo tiles made with up to 66 percent post-consumer recycled materials, while its Chunky Terrazzo features recyclable glass composites and a cement-based binder. Livden’s traditional wallpaper is made with 31 percent post-consumer recycled content, while its Peel & Stick option uses at least 20 percent. Both are PVC-free and phthalate-free.
Viapagi Collection included examples from its curated catalog of over 15,000 exclusive artworks. Viapagi helps shape a story through artwork that’s refined, expressive, and thoughtfully curated. From bold abstracts to tranquil waterscapes, the company’s catalog offers the range and flexibility to match your aesthetic, project goals, and budget.
NewPro Containers featured its ECOPOTS planters made from a high-quality recycled composite blended with natural minerals and independently certified for recycled content. Built for long-term use indoors or out, ECOPOTS planters resist cracking and breakage while standing up to sun and cold exposure.
SOIF USA highlighted its luxury architectural finishes. The company says, “Skip the hassle and waste of costly demolition. Repurposing existing surfaces is the future of interior design.
Our finishes allow you to breathe new life into existing structure, reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility.”
Ex-Cell Kaiser displayed its high-quality collections featuring fire-resistant, steel waste and recycling receptacles available in a wide range of gallon capacities. The company’s waste-stream-denoting solutions make it simple to identify the proper locations to discard waste in public spaces.
FSorb featured its acoustic panels. The panels are designed to last for decades, effectively absorbing sound without compromising their aesthetic appeal. FSorb products are 100 percent recyclable, made from one material, no fiberglass or adhesives, 65 percent recycled content polyester, shaped and formed with heat.
A Wide Selection of Sustainable Flooring
Summit International Flooring showcased its flooring solutions that support healthy indoor environments, partnering with vendors who prioritize PVC-free materials, recycled content, and ethical manufacturing. The company’s collection features high-performance flooring designed to enhance any space while promoting environmental sustainability.
Concretti Designs featured its concrete sinks, bathtubs, planters, and more—all made from long-lasting concrete.
Ultrafabrics highlighted its premium polyurethane fabrics that are PVC-free and have no off-gassing. “We reduce waste by using recycled backcloth and maximizing durability and minimize our carbon footprint through a rigorous manufacturing process,” the company says.
Gloster featured its furniture made from teak from Indonesia. “Starting in the teak plantation and transitioning through the sawmill and then production line to a finished product, take a journey to see how we make our furniture and understand why Gloster and sustainability go hand in hand,” the company says. Click here for videos.
Watch for additional HD Expo coverage on Green Lodging News soon.
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