ASID Announces Brands Selected for Series of Tours in Las Vegas

January 22, 2024  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

A joint venture between The International Surface Event (TISE) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the ASID Inside SURFACES Tour includes free tours pairing insightful educational segments with exciting brand discoveries, over a two-day events program that will deliver curated, guided stops at leading surface manufacturers where ASID designer members will experience TISE like never before.

Michelle Swayze, senior marketing manager, Informa Markets and who is co-producing this tour with ASID shared, “I am thrilled to be kicking off the launch of this new partnership and to be working with tour hosts Wendy Glaister and Shane Jones for the opportunity to bring ASID members together to experience SURFACES.”

“Our goal at TISE has always been to inspire design, surface and construction professionals by connecting them with the leading surface, stone, tile, and mosaic exhibitors, while our programming delivers insightful education, events, and certification programs.”

ASID Inside SURFACES Tour is designed to inspire ASID designer members with new resources and exciting product discoveries from the leading manufacturers and distributors of hard and soft surface brands from around the world. 

Exhibitors at TISE include more than 600 of the top surface, stone, tile, rugs, and mosaic brands who display their most innovative and newest collections, as well as showcasing unique installations and design techniques.

ASID Inside SURFACES Tour Host Wendy Glaister, Allied ASID, principal and owner of Wendy Glaister Interiors shares, “As a past president of the ASID CA/Central Nevada Chapter, I am so excited to do a deep dive into Surfaces right here in our region! Jamie Stringham, current regional ASID Central California/Nevada President & founder/owner of Interior Dynamics has graciously chosen to co-host my tour.”

“Between the two of us, we have had some great experiences with the brands we plan to visit. We are really looking forward to introducing participants to the resources we love as well as ASID Industry Partners and to expanding ASID designers' resources in 2024. The joy of camaraderie and best practices sharing is just icing on the cake!”

ASID designer members from any chapter who are in good standing, are asked to sign up to participate in one of two curated and guided half-day tour options, either on the afternoon of Jan 25 or the morning of Jan 26. 

Tour guests receive a free three-day exhibit hall pass to the show, experience the newest trends in hard and soft surfaces, attend educational events, as well as gain access to an exclusive VIP Lounge for refreshment and group networking.

Tour participants will be provided with personalized introductions to each of the hand-selected brands during a (20) minute presentation where representatives educate tour guests about their company’s features, benefits, products, and services.