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36| Insight HotelWorld Dates finalized for 2009 HotelWorld Focus again will be on awards program, design, the green industry and luxury and boutique hotels. ark your calendars, hoteliers and suppliers. Join us March 2-5, 2009, in Las Vegas for the second HotelWorld Expo & Conference as we continue to deliver incredible value and quality content to our audience. This past show, a part of International Hospitality Week, was a huge success, with attendees and exhibitors coming together for the first time in Las Vegas. The conference program was well received, with a track dedicated to luxury and boutique properties. Panelists focused on high-end and boutique hotels, and how to set them apart from other properties—along with a focus LIZ on technology, and spas and CRAWFORD bath experiences for your guests. Liz Crawford is In addition to the terrific group director of Questex conference program, Media Group’s more than 130 exhibiting HotelWorld Expo companies showed their & Conference. Contact her products and services to at lcrawford@ thousands of attendees. questex.com. Attendees included hotel owners, operators, partners, executives, general managers, operations managers, food-and-beverage specialists and managers, designers, spa directors and more. Products ranged from design products, furnishings and amenities to technology, green products, china and bedding. We also hosted our first annual Global Hospitality & Design Awards, where leaders in the hospitality industry M were honored to celebrate their yearly accomplishments. Designers and hoteliers, don’t forget to start thinking about what projects to submit for next year’s awards ceremony. It will take place Tuesday, March 3. We’ll be online soon, taking submissions at www. hotelworldexpo.com, so keep an eye on the Web site for more information. The top award categories include: Best Guestroom Design (Luxury, Full Service, Limited Service); Best Lobby Space/Public Space (Luxury, Full Service, Limited Service); Best Restaurant/Lounge (Luxury, Full Service); Best Spa Design of the Year; Hotelier of the Year – Global and Nevada; and Owner of the Year. Categories are subject to change, but a few more will be added for 2009. We are also bringing back GreenWorld, our feature on the exhibit floor focused on products that are specific to providing a sustainable solution and support customer cost savings while staying green. HotelWorld has recognized the need for hospitality leaders to find environmentally friendly solutions with a special pavilion in the exhibit hall. Mark your calendars for 2009, and watch your mail for updates. Luxury Hotelier | June 2008 | www.LuxuryHotelier.com http://www.LuxuryHotelier.com

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Luxury Hotelier - June 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Inform Journal Network Personalities Insight: Smith Travel Research/The Bench Properties Insight: Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Inspire Deliver Protocols Insight: HotelWorld Innovate Development Indulge Advertisers Index Editorial Index Source Listing Dossier

Luxury Hotelier - June 2008

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