By Melissa McGuire

LAS VEGAS—The hospitality industry may have suffered through the economic downturn as much as any commercial segment in 2009 with estimates of a 30% to 40% decrease in business, but that doesn’t mean the sector is without optimism. This was evident at the recent Hospitality & Design Expo in Las Vegas, where more than... more

Miami, FL – Design. Technology. Innovation. Sustainability. At AIA 2010, visitors will learn why architects worldwide are joining in the mantra, “Yes, We Choose Spanish Ceramic.” Join Tile of Spain at the American Institute of Architects 2010 National Convention, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from June 10-12... more

The invitations have all gone out, reservations have been made, but there’s still time to make plans and join 30 leading tile and stone manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers and contractors at the 8th Annual Arley Wholesale Tile & Stone Exposition on Tuesday, June 15. Hosted at the... more

By Deena Bouknight

HIGH POINT, N.C.—Before the latest International Home Furnishings Market even opened its doors, industry consultant Jerry Epperson issued this statement: “After several years of neither the manufacturer, the importer or the retailer willing to take any... more

ALEXANDRIA, VA.—It’s believed that “11” is a lucky number…especially in Las Vegas. And so, the fact that Las Vegas will serve as host city for Coverings 2011 seems like a stroke of good fortune that was truly “in the cards.” The move will mark the tile and stone show’s... more

NEW YORK—Consolidated Carpet, Bentley Prince Street, Invista and designers from 11 New York design firms came together to teach students from Bronx middle schools about sustainable design... more

By Louis Iannaco

ORLANDO, FLA.—The use of state-of-the-art technology to create innovative products has become standard practice in ceramic tile. And late last month Coverings 2010 served as the industry’s showplace for innovation, texture, style, color and... more

On Tuesday, April 27, LATICRETE hosted a festive event at one of the most unique venues in all of Florida: Icebar Orlando. Guests, who for the most part consisted of the firm’s strong customer base, were treated to music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and the inimitable experience of enjoying libations in a below-freezing room … and... more

By Matthew Spieler

MARCO ISLAND, FLA.—Though the commercial market continues to plod through the recession as its residential counterpart starts the recovery process, optimism was in the air at the annual meeting of the... more

(ORLANDO, FL—APRIL 28, 2010)— What better way to start off Coverings 2010 than with a slew of awards and honors? In fact, two new initiatives honoring excellence in tile and stone launched here at the international industry’s international show and conference. For one, “Coverings Select,” sponsored by Contract magazine, a panel of judges was... more