Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - (Page 14) 14 HotelWorld Update IN THE details Planners ready for ’09 Reach all buyers VIBE program details Attendee testimonials H&MM October 20, 2008 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition Vendors find value in exhibiting at HotelWorld s we approach the next HotelWorld Expo and Conference, vendors are lining up to show their products and services to thousands of hoteliers and purchasers. The event, scheduled for March 2-5, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is gearing up to be a big hit among attendees and exhibitors. Vendors can look for- A By Liz Crawford H&MM Columnist ward to a comprehensive and aggressive marketing campaign targeting not only the top buyers from across the country, but all buyers of hotel products and services. The VIBE program, which stands for Very Important Buying Executive, was intro- duced last year and is taking a life of its own, show organizers said. VIBE will host a golf tournament, buyers’ lounge, dedicated show hours and access to supplier products in the exhibits. If you are a supplier interested in VIBE or a key buyer who might be eligible for this program, e-mail us Stop using your vacuum cleaner as CHANGES YOUR VACUUM FROM A BATTERING RAM a battering ram that dents furniture, scratches baseboards, bangs up doors and walls. And leads to bruising repair bills. Instead, tame the beast with a Soft Vac Protective Vacuum Cover. • Ends vacuum damage forever • Installs in seconds with Velcro tabs • Soft, durable cordoura fabric outside • High-density foam rubber inside • Eliminates costly repair bills • Extends vacuum cleaner life • Increases housekeeping productivity • There’s a Soft Vac model to fit any vacuum To learn more, contact your distributor, or call us at or visit INTO A GENTLE LAMB softvac.com. 800-866-7001, at efoley@questex.com. Here’s what vendors and attendees said about the 2008 show: “RoomService Amenities attended HotelWorld this past February as a GreenWorld Exhibitor. This was our first year exhibiting at the show and the quality of the leads from this show were surprisingly better than leads we typically receive from other shows we attend. The high traffic surpassed our expectations, and we are pleased with the results of exhibiting at HotelWorld/GreenWorld.” Victoria Pride, RoomService Amenities “Following the HotelWorld awards show (held at HotelWorld 2008), I have had an avalanche of notes and e-mails from colleagues who read about the event and awards ceremony in Hotel & Motel Management magazine. The Hotelier of the Year trophy is a one of a kind piece—a ‘must-see’ when guests visit our office. The awards dinner was very productive for business and networking. In fact, we are already starting our first project with the design group that shared our table at dinner and are getting ready to sign a contract with a vendor we met on the show floor.” Bob Habeeb, First Hospitality Group “After evaluating our [return on investment] from the 2008 HotelWorld tradeshow, we have concluded that our experience was very worthwhile. We were very pleased with the quality of the attendees as well as the networking opportunities that were present. We look forward to being part of this show in the future as it continues to flourish.” Mark Koch, Denver Mattress Co. Experience what everyone already knows at HotelWorld Expo 2009. To book your space or sign up to sponsor, contact meriksson@questex.com or visit www.hotelworldexpo.com. lcrawford@questex.com Liz Crawford is show director for Questex Media Group, overseeing IHIF, HotelWorld and the Russia Hotel Investment Conference. CIRCLE NO. 125 © 2006 SOFT VAC CORPORATION http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.hotelworldexpo.com http://www.softvac.com http://www.softvac.com http://www.hotelworldexpo.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 Contents Event Empowers Property-Level Leaders Boutique Bonanza Perspective Legal FAQ Consultant's Corner AAHOA Update Sales Clinic HotelWorld Update On Finance Trends & Stats Surprise Guests by Predicting Their Needs Transactions Worse Than Most Predicted Electronic Safes Housekeeping Services Marketplace Events Ad/Edit Index Classifieds Checking Out Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 (Page Cover1) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 (Page Cover2) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 (Page 1) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 (Page 2) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Boutique Bonanza (Page 4) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Boutique Bonanza (Page 5) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Perspective (Page 6) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Perspective (Page 7) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Consultant's Corner (Page 8) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Consultant's Corner (Page 9) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - AAHOA Update (Page 10) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - AAHOA Update (Page 11) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Sales Clinic (Page 12) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Sales Clinic (Page 13) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - HotelWorld Update (Page 14) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - HotelWorld Update (Page 15) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - On Finance (Page 16) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - On Finance (Page 17) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Trends & Stats (Page 18) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Trends & Stats (Page 19) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Surprise Guests by Predicting Their Needs (Page 20) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Surprise Guests by Predicting Their Needs (Page 21) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Transactions Worse Than Most Predicted (Page 22) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Transactions Worse Than Most Predicted (Page 23) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Transactions Worse Than Most Predicted (Page 24) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Transactions Worse Than Most Predicted (Page 25) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Electronic Safes (Page 26) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Electronic Safes (Page 27) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Electronic Safes (Page 28) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Electronic Safes (Page 29) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 30) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 31) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 32) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 33) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 34) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 35) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 36) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Housekeeping Services (Page 37) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Marketplace (Page 38) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Events (Page 39) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Ad/Edit Index (Page 40) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 41) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 42) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 43) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 44) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 45) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 46) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Checking Out (Page Cover3) Hotel & Motel Management - October 20, 2008 - Checking Out (Page Cover4)
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