2025: A Year in Review

As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting not on big declarations, but on real progress made alongside our partners.

This year was shaped by meaningful conversations, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things with intention. From advancing sustainability initiatives to strengthening industry partnerships and remaining closely connected to the global hospitality community, every step was guided by the realities our customers navigate each day, including challenges like evolving market pressures.

Listening, adapting, and progressing remained at the heart of our approach. It continues to influence how we develop our products, how we show up as a partner, and how our linens support the experiences created in hospitality spaces.

• January 15–20, 2025: Cayman Cookout – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
• February 24–27, 2025: 2025 Hyatt Americas Owners Conference – Nassau, Bahamas
• February 24–26, 2025: Marcus Hotels & Resorts 2025 Annual Conference – Milwaukee, WI
• March 14–16, 2025: Académie Culinaire de France USA/Canada Delegation (ACF) – Washington, DC
• March 18–21, 2025: Davidson's 2025 Leadership Summit – Indianapolis, IN
• March 27–29, 2025: Marine Hotel Association (MHA) 40th Anniversary Conference – Naples, FL
• April 15–16, 2025: Pyramid Global Leadership Conference – Palm Springs, CA
• April 21–24, 2025: Magna Conference – San Juan, PR
• May 17–20, 2025: National Restaurant Association (NRA) – Chicago, IL
• June 10–13, 2025: Loews National Conference – Coral Gables, FL
• September 17–18, 2025: Independent Show – Miami, FL
• September 21–23, 2025: Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (MCF) – Houston, TX
• October 8–10, 2025: Avendra Luxury Summit – Dallas, TX
• October 12–14, 2025: Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) – Las Vegas, NV
• October 17–21, 2025: HostMilano – Milan, Italy
• October 27 -28, 2025: The Hospitality Show - Denver, CO

In May at the National Restaurant Association Show, which welcomed more than 2,200 exhibitors and 55,000 attendees from over 45 countries, Garnier Thiebaut USA was proud to engage with the chefs, operators, hotel leaders, and purchasing teams shaping the future of food service. Our conversations focused on the tools and innovations that matter most to today’s hospitality professionals, including smarter linen management through RFID integration, linens incorporating CiCLO® biodegradable fibers, and elevated customization capabilities for properties looking to express their brand. Participating in this forum reaffirmed our commitment to advancing practical, design-forward solutions that support the real-world demands of restaurants, hotels, and food service venues.

Later in the year, our GT USA team traveled to Italy for HostMilano 2025, joining colleagues from Garnier Thiebaut France at one of Europe’s most influential hospitality trade fairs. The 44th edition of HostMilano brought together roughly 2,050 exhibitors from more than 56 countries and drew an international audience focused on innovation, design, and trends in foodservice and hospitality. The show fostered conversations with partners and industry professionals around evolving technologies, materials, and global hospitality trends. Being part of HostMilano reinforced our commitment to manufacturing expertise and collaboration on an international scale, and highlighted the global nature of the industries we serve.

Garnier Thiebaut USA continued to build relationships with hospitality partners who value the elevated details our textiles bring to their interiors. Below are a few of the notable venues that have partnered with Garnier Thiebaut USA in 2025.

Our partnership with Avendra continued to play an important role in how Garnier Thiebaut USA supports hospitality properties through reliable sourcing and consistent standards. As one of North America’s leading GPOs, Avendra serves more than 16,500 customer locations and brings scale and purchasing expertise that strengthen how suppliers and properties work together. Working within Avendra’s hospitality-focused sourcing framework allows GT USA to align more closely with data-informed decision-making and clearly defined supplier expectations. Throughout the year, this collaboration reinforced our focus on service, precision, and the level of quality leading hospitality properties expect from their linen partners.

Garnier Thiebaut USA reached important sustainability milestones tied to how we operate and source responsibly. Earning the EcoVadis Silver Medal placed us within the top 15% of companies assessed for environmental stewardship, labor and human rights, ethics, and responsible sourcing. This distinction reflects the collective effort of our team and the partners who share our expectations for responsible business practices. Our partnership with Evertreen also continued to grow, reaching 20,000 trees planted across Kenya, the Philippines, and Madagascar. Together, these efforts reflect a practical, accountable approach to sustainability that continues to shape how we operate as a business.

Our Hospitality Sales team, led by Kaoutar Mazeaud, GT USA VP of Sales and Marketing, continues to support our partners with dedicated, hands-on expertise. Whether assisting with table linen programs, bath collections, bed linens, or bespoke solutions, our team works closely with each client to understand their needs and bring their vision to life. Their work, along with the contributions of partners across the industry, shaped a remarkable year.

Sibyle Chaisaz – California 

Judith Holman – WA, OR, AK, ID, MT, WY

Laura Taffin-Gomez – DC, MD, VA, WV, PA, DE, NC, SC, GA

Emilien Krukowicz – NY, NJ, CT, MA, NH, RI, VT, ME

Eros Aldana-Compan – Central and East Florida 

Celia Bahri – TX, OK, AR

The year ahead brings new opportunities and new considerations for hospitality professionals across every segment. Drawing from the progress made this year, we will continue to support our partners as they adapt, grow, and refine their spaces. Thank you for working alongside Garnier Thiebaut USA and for the continued collaboration that drives our work forward.

Before we go, here are just some of the memories that we have made this year: