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CSI Americas will gather the international community for two days of connection, product discovery, and forward-thinking content, as the cruise interiors industry enters a period of major expansion and transformation.
This growth is demonstrated by Royal Caribbean’s announcement of a new, sustainable, expedition-style Discovery Class of vessels and by Celebrity Cruises’ addition of 10 ships to its first-ever river cruise fleet. In addition, the refit market is highly active, with numerous fleet-wide refurbishment initiatives underway.
The co-located HRDS conference is dedicated to the design of hotels, resorts, and private-island destinations in the Southern States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Leading developers, hotel operators, design and architecture studios, and procurement companies will meet at HRDS to strategically source for upcoming demand, as the hotel and resort development pipeline across the regions continues to boom.
The conferences will be accompanied by the Sustainable Design Summit Working Group Breakfast. This collaborative, hands-on session explores progress and opportunities for a more sustainable future in hotel and cruise interiors.
Together, these co-located experiences provide delegates a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives, share ideas, and draw inspiration from across sectors.
CSI Americas 2026
CSI Americas 2026 content programme will explore the industry’s mega trends, and the technologies and techniques driving smarter working practices, with strategic insights from prominent cruise design leaders.
From materials and furnishings to technology and turnkey solutions, the show floor will present the latest product research. Over 250 exhibitors have already been confirmed, including design studios, outfitters, and specialist interior suppliers spanning every element of marine design.
Attendees can also find innovative material samples, project displays, and new curated design elements around the hall, as well as the chance to take part in interactive team-led design competitions and a ‘Discovery Trail’, available through the show app.
Networking remains at the heart of the event, with leading cruise lines, design studios, shipyards, and procurement teams attending to strengthen connections and develop new collaborations across the sector.
Over two days, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, SMC Design, YSA Design and many others.
The programme features an Opening Party, Peer-to-Peer Networking designed for cruise line executives, pre-matched Speed Networking between exhibitors and VIP attendees, association-led mixers, Happy Hour, and the CSI Wellness Program.
HRDS 2026
Lodging Econometrics’ Q2 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report found that Latin America has experienced a 22% year-on-year increase, with 748 projects currently underway and 360 expected to open or begin construction by 2027.
With significant growth across Mexico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic, the demand for design expertise, professional services, and innovative products has never been stronger.
HRDS addresses the demand for high-quality products and specialised professional services to make this growth trajectory a reality. Over 250 exhibitors will include design studios, interior suppliers, and specialist manufacturers of hotel and resort interiors, outdoor spaces, wellness, guest experience, and hotel operations, among others.
The exhibits will reflect the wide-ranging factors influencing hospitality design, from creative styles to climatic conditions, regional regulations, and cultural preferences, and enable specifiers to streamline product research into two days, improving procurement efficiency and accelerating project timelines.
Confirmed exhibitors include Molteni&C, Williams-Sonoma, Ikonni, Gabriella White Contract, Polywood, Elite Stone, Sherwood Bedding, Shademaker, and Corston, plus many more.
The HRDS 2026 content programme is sponsored by NEWH and accredited by the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). This will include speakers from leading hotel brands, developers, procurement firms, and design studios.
Topics will include how branding informs projects, private island destinations, how regional identity shapes design in the Southern States, lifestyle and luxury, local influences, and the latest industry developments.
Demonstrating its commitment to connection and partnership, HRDS will also feature a variety of free-to-attend networking experiences, including the Opening Party, Happy Hour, association-led lunches, Speed Networking, and off-site wellness activities, as well as a dedicated HRDS lounge for meetings.
Attendees will include representatives from organisations such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Marriott International, Hyatt, Wyndham, Six Senses, Kerzner International, The Parker Company, Beyer Brown, and JOI-Design
In December, CSI hosted Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSI Europe) 2025 at Hamburg Messe & Congress, Germany.
The event featured panels, Q&As, and workshops with leading thinkers, visionary designers, and bold innovators, and exhibits from more than 300 suppliers, outfitters, and design studios.
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