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from the show director

spring ahead
What a great time we all had in Miami!

The debut of HD Americas was a huge success,
with bustling conference sessions and esteemed
colleagues eager to network. I heard from a number
of our exhibitors that they placed orders right on
the show floor-a terrific sign for both our industry
and our new tradeshow. Party by the Palms was well
attended, and no one let a little bit of rain dampen
their moods as they mingled with friends old and
new. I hope you can join us next year-September
16-17th-as we build on the momentum of this
growing show.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to announce
a few new staff changes. I am thrilled to say that Cece Loft is going back to
her roots as our new marketing director. Cece started with us in marketing
more than seven years ago, and while I know how much she has enjoyed sales
and the interaction with her customers, it's time for her to get back to her
true passion. I am also happy to announce that Keeli Scott has joined us as an
account executive for the West Coast. She has been in the hotel business for
many years and is a great addition to our team. Please join me in welcoming
Keeli and congratulating Cece.
Looking forward, we are full speed ahead planning for HD Expo (May
14-16th). It looks like the show floor will be sold out, so if you are interested in
participating please let us know as soon as possible. We have invited thirty-five
owners to represent us at Owners' Roundtable, our most popular event that
always sells out quickly, so be sure to sign up as soon as registration opens in
December.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Until next month.

Hospitality Design Exposition &
Conference (HD Expo)
May 14-16, 2014
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
www.hdexpo.com
Contact us:
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
770.291.5400
LIZ SOMMERVILLE < Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5456
CECE LOFT < Marketing Director
cece.loft@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5435
JANA ROESCH < Account Executive-East Coast
jana.roesch@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5604
KEELI SCOTT < Account Executive-West Coast
keeli.scott@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5433
KARA KOBRZYCKI < Conference Director
kara.kobrzycki@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5424
ELIZABETH GRIMSLEY < Conference Director
elizabeth.grimsley@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5443
DERRICK NELLOMS < Senior Operations Manager
derrick.nelloms@emeraldexpo.com
770.291.5452
JOE RANDALL < Senior Vice President

Liz Sommerville

Group Show Director
elizabeth.sommerville@emeraldexpo.com

DAVID LOECHNER
CEO
DARRELL DENNY
Senior Vice President, Business Development
DENISE BASHEM
Vice President, Finance
LORI JENKS
Vice President, Operations

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TERESA REILLY
Vice President, Digital
JOANNE WHEATLEY
Vice President,
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