Hotel & Motel Management - November 5, 2007 - (Page 48)

48 News H&MM November 5, 2007 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition At IH/M&RS, more than 1,700 booths will be set up in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and over 35,000 people are expected to attend. “Every indicator is better than one year ago,” said Gene Rupnik, IH/M&RS Board Chairman. IH/M&RS Continued from page 46 ity,” Murphy said. “To be able to keynote speakers, while high-lev- go from competitor to competitor el players will address seminar top- … that is just a magniﬁcent way to ics on e-business, women in lodg- save time and to really bring your ing, design and etiquette, to name whole buying outlook on what’s a few. new in the industry up to speed.” A Luxury Product Collection Additionally, the opportunity of furniture, linens, amenities and to network within the industry is more, will be featured yet again at a bonus, Rupnik said. “To be able the show, but this year it has grown to go the show and see so many of by 60 percent to match the quick my colleagues that I don’t get to growth of the luxury hotel see any other time of the market, McInerney said. year is one of the reasons The show is a chance I have been going back so to learn more about the many times.” products, the industry and And because of the the people in it. Rupnik extensive array of semisaid networking between nars, displays and more hoteliers and suppliers is than 1,700 supplier important, and they’re atbooths, the IH/M&RS tempting to make it easi- McInerney is a show for everyone. er by arranging meetings AH&LA This was evident when between buyers and supthe board members each pliers in advance. responded with their one mustThe show has its timesaving see for the show: For McInerney, beneﬁts as well, especially for the it was the educational segments; hustling business of hoteliers. To for Murphy, who couldn’t choose ease the difﬁculty of keeping up in just one, it was Guestroom 2010 the ever-changing hotel world, the and Saturday’s Hospitality Leadshow’s owners stress the impor- ership Forum; for Rupnik, it was tance of convenience. the opening ceremony at the con“I’ve walked in the shoes of vention center. hoteliers and I know that when “Everybody has different they have the opportunity for a needs,” McInerney said. And at one-stop shop, since you’re open the 2007 IH/M&R Show, they 24/7, holidays included, time be- might just meet them all. comes a very precious commodehanna@questex.com CIRCLE NO. 124 GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT http://HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.haventrustbank.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - November 5, 2007 Contents M&A Pace Slowing After Early Boom LodgeWorks Jumps Into Upscale Game Accor Reorganizes Leadership, Structure Perspective At Your Risk Travel Trends Sales Clinic On Finance Family Business Matters Cornell Insights Franchise Law Training Trends Satisfaction Trends Management Trends Events Guest Column Trends & Stats GM Survey Historic Property Conversions Offer Appeal for All Extended-Stay Brands Survey Green is the Word at IH/M&R Show Transactions Restaurant POS Handhelds Keep Managers Alerted Rising Costs Confront Midwest Builders Business Travelers: Breakfast Still an Important Perk IH/M&RS Product Preview Vacation Ownership Projects to Grow in U.S., Abroad Awards Training Programs Jump to Front Lines Refrigeration: Before You Break It, Fix It Lighting Enhances Property People Supplier News Best Western Aims High with Atria Vantage Makes Global Plans Sierra Moves Forward with New Name, High Expectations Maintenance Doctor Social Marketing Makes Way into Hotel Industry People Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

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