Upcoming New York IH/M&R Show Offers New F&B Zone

With 700 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees, the upcoming IH/M&R Show in NYC looks to add new Hotel F&B Zone. An edited exhibit division of statement-making products for hotel, resort and casino food and beverage operations will debut at the 2011 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS), November 12-15, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The Hotel F&B Zone will feature manufacturers and distributors of bar equipment; beer, wine and spirits; software and technology; buffet ware and catering accessories; and specialty food and beverages.

“The Hotel F&B Zone was created to accommodate the sourcing needs of food and beverage executives from across the country who attend the IHMRS annually, offering them a defined, exclusive area in which to shop for products,” said Lynn White, show manager. “This includes executives from casinos, hotels, military lodging, and resorts.”

Educational programming specific to the evolving hotel food and beverage industry will complement the Hotel F&B Zone, including the Hospitality Leadership Forum Keynote Luncheon on Saturday, November 12. “Thought for Food: How Celebrity Chefs Cook up Business” will feature chefs Daniel Boulud of Dinex Group, Floyd Cardoz of the North End Grill and Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen, addressing how smart hoteliers are turning poorly performing food operations into culinary hotspots at hotels and resorts around the world. Registration for the Hospitality Leadership Forum is available through IHMRS attendee registration for $139 per person, and includes admission to exhibits November 13-15.

On Sunday and Monday, related seminars will discuss “Upgrading After the Downturn: Maximizing Hotel F&B Renovations,” and “Missed Opportunities in Hotel Food and Beverage Operations.” Both seminars have been developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association Food & Beverage Committee, and are offered complimentary with Show registration.

The 96th annual International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show will run Saturday, November 12, through Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full-day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 12, the IHMRS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 13, through Tuesday, November 15. The market presents some 700 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts 30,000 in total trade attendance. IHMRS is co-located with Boutique Design New York (BDNY), featuring more than 200 interior product manufacturers of high-end, unique and innovative design products for hospitality.

The International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show is sponsored by AH&LA, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association; and is managed by GLM.

Comment:
With the tabletop world perhaps being a bit “over-showed” it seems like management of of this show is innovating and working hard to give both their exhibitors and attendees more than their monies worth. We’re planning on being there….are you?