Radical Innovation extends deadline
Radical Innovation has extended its deadline for entries to 15 April.
Now in its ninth year, Radical Innovation, an incubator led by top executives in hospitality, is calling for entries that will positively impact the hotel industry. In 2015, contestants will pitch their ideas for the next big hotel concept on stage at New York’s New Museum on 30 September. One grand prize winner will have the chance to get the winning idea incubated, and be awards a $10,000 cash prize.
All entries require a clear and compelling brief along with realistic design renderings, showing how the concept would be brought to life.
The process sees a jury of top hotel executives reviewing all submissions, as entered on the Radical Innovation Award website. The concepts will be judged on creativity, feasibility and quality of presentation. Finalists will then be shortlisted, and the jury will mentor the concepts of their choosing, before three finalists are finally flown to New York to present their ideas live at the Radical Innovation event on 30 September to top hospitality, design and technology leaders.
The event is co-produced by The John Hardy Group, Sleeper Magazine and media partner Architizer. Both students and professionals are encouraged to enter. The Radical Innovation jury consists of: Michael Medzigian, CEO and director, Carey Watermark Investors; Jena Thornton, LEED AP, managing director, Eagle Rock Ventures; Simon Turner, president, global development, Starwood Hotels; James Woods, COO, The Bowls; Wing T. Chao, Founding Principal, Wing T. Chao Architect; Claude Amar, President, The John Hardy Group International.
