Katie Sander Smith
Certified Project Interior Designer, AssociateCuninghamSpecializing in hospitality environments, Katie blends creative vision with a commitment to sustainable, high-performing design strategies. An advocate for regenerative design, she champions the use of healthy materials to create resilient, environmentally responsible spaces. Katie is deeply engaged in advancing the hospitality industry through her leadership with the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH), where she currently serves as Executive Advisor for the organization’s Los Angeles Founding Chapter as well as sits on the NEWH International Board of Directors as TopID Chair.
Measuring what Matters: The Value of Sustainable Hospitality
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, ope
…Sustainability in hospitality has evolved far beyond energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Today, environmental responsibility intersects with brand strategy, asset value, capital investment, design, operations, staff retention and guest experience. This panel brings together perspectives from key stakeholders from the hospitality community to explore how sustainability influences the way hotels are conceived, financed, renovated, operated, and ultimately valued. From adaptive reuse and resilient design to energy performance, material selection, water conservation, and measurable ESG goals, the discussion will examine what is truly moving the industry forward and how stakeholders can be influenced to do more. Most importantly, the panel will explore: How do we make sustainable hospitality both achievable and financially compelling?
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