IH/M&RS to Expand Culinary Offerings Through Two New Co-Locations
Asian and Latin Shows Join Kosherfest Alongside IH/M&RS in 2006
WHITE PLAINS, NY, February 9, 2006. The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show(R) (IH/M&RS) will offer buyers access to expanded and diverse culinary resources this November through collocations with All Asia Food Expo, Expo Comida Latina and Kosherfest, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The total market experience will feature nearly 2,000 exhibitors and is expected to draw more than 45,000 buyers, representing the largest showcase of its kind in North America.
Each of the four shows will maintain its unique brand identity, with show organizers George Little Management, LLC (GLM(R)) and Diversified Business Communications partnering to provide attendees with cross-market access. The co-locations will add culinary diversity to the marketplace, complementing the wide array of hospitality industry resources found at IH/M&RS.
"These co-locations are a win-win for all involved," said Christian Falkenberg, IH/M&RS show manager. "Buyers and suppliers at each show are assured an exciting marketplace through expanded resources, and an opportunity to network with industry professionals they otherwise would not encounter."
All Asia Food Expo
As the only United States trade show dedicated to Asian foodservice, All Asia Food Expo features nearly 100 exhibitors and attracts more than 3,000 attendees, and serves as the only exposition to exclusively spotlight the rapidly growing U.S. market for Asian food and beverage. Propelled by the growth of the Asian American population and spurred by a passion for Asian cuisine among citizens of all ethnicities, the market has reached more than $5 billion per year in U.S. sales. All Asia Food Expo will take place November 14-15, 2006, at the Javits Center on Level 1. Additional information is available online at www.allasiafood.com, or by contacting Diversified Business Communications by telephone, at 207-842-5500, or by email, at [email protected].
Expo Comida Latina
Attended each year by decision-makers representing foodservice, supermarket and retail operations, Expo Comida Latina attracts some 150 exhibitors and 3,000 attendees. The event, which was launched in Los Angeles, in 2002, as the first-ever business event for the Hispanic food and beverage market, has become firmly established in Los Angeles, New York City and Texas, as the leading resource for the Hispanic food and beverage industry. In addition to exhibits, Expo Comida Latina features educational sessions and special events, including culinary demonstrations by renowned chefs. Expo Comida Latina will take place November 14-15, 2006, at the Javits Center on Level 1. Additional information is available online at www.expo-comida-latina.com, or by contacting Diversified Business Communications by telephone, at 207-842-5500, or by email, at [email protected].
Kosherfest
Co-locating for the second time with IH/M&RS, Kosherfest is the largest international showcase of the $12 billion kosher foodservice industry, presenting international kosher food, beverage and foodservice resources, as well as educational sessions by industry experts. Now in its 18th year, the market presents some 350 exhibitors and attracts 6,000 buyers. Kosherfest will take place November 14-15, 2006, at the Javits Center on Level 1. Additional information is available online at www.kosherfest.com, or by contacting Diversified Business Communications by telephone, at 207-842-5500, or by email, at [email protected].
In addition to co-locating with All Asia Food Expo, Expo Comida Latina and Kosherfest, the 91st annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show once again will co-locate with EXoTRACTS(R): Essentials for spa, home and travel. Produced by GLM, this market presents some 100 companies representing more than 200 product lines focused on spa-related resources for the hospitality industry, and attracts nearly 4,000 buyers. EXoTRACTS will take place Sunday, November 12, through Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the Javits Center's Level 4 Galleria. Additional information and registration is available online at www.extractsny.com, or by contacting Rita Malek, show manager, at (914) 421-3216, or [email protected].
The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is an international marketplace for the hospitality industry, featuring 1,400 products and services for lodging and culinary buyers and attracting more than 35,000 in total trade attendance. Of note, more than 600 companies will offer products related to food and beverage, foodservice equipment and supplies, tableware, linens, uniforms and restaurant technology solutions.
Seminars focused on culinary topics and trends will highlight the IH/M&RS event schedule. Following a full day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 11, the IH/M&RS will feature three days of exhibits from Sunday, November 12, through Tuesday, November 14, on Level 3 of the Javits Center. IH/M&RS is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association; the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.; the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, and is managed by GLM.
For IH/M&RS exhibitor information, contact Christian Falkenberg, show manager, at GLM, Ten Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606-1954. Telephone (914) 421-3296. Fax (914) 948-6180. E-mail: [email protected]. Additional information and registration is available online at www.ihmrs.com, or by calling GLM's Customer Service Department at (914) 421-3206 or (800) 272-SHOW.
Diversified Business Communications, a division of Diversified Communications, brings buyers and sellers together through award-winning publications and internationally acclaimed trade shows. Diversified serves a number of industries including cultural food, seafood, natural and organic products, commercial marine, complementary and natural health care, and manufacturing technology. Diversified, headquartered in Portland, Maine USA, operates divisions in Australia, Canada and the UK. For more information, visit: www.divbusiness.com.
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