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conference roundup Conference Preview IH/M&RS More than 35,000 attendees are expected to attend the 93rd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) November 8-11 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. “While the IH/M&RS continues to serve as the industry’s top choice for sourcing new products, it also fulfills a fundamental need for professional development at all levels and in all areas of expertise,” says Lynn White, show manager. “Whether in need of the latest legislation information or insight on hospitality design trends, the IH/M&RS has a seminar for every need and interest.” Here are a few highlights: The education program begins on Saturday, November 8th, with the Hospitality Leadership Forum, a full-day conference addressing such topics as “Securing Payments: What the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Mean for Your Hotel,” “Contingency Planning in an Uncertain Era,” “Changes on the Travel Horizon: Are We There Yet?,” “EnergyMiser All Stars: Conservation Lessons from the Best,” and “Efficiency in Design.” Doris Kearns Goodwin, noted historian and author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, will deliver the keynote address. In a presentation based on her No.1 New York Times best-selling book, the awardwinning historian will discuss politics and successful leadership strategies, based on history’s most compelling personalities. For the first time, a green themed keynote presentation will headline Sunday’s seminar schedule. Christine Ervin, environmental leader and former CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council, will present “Sustainability.” As an environmental advocate whose career spans executive positions across national, state, and nonprofit sectors, Ervin is widely credited as a major force in today’s vibrant green building markets. Destination Design returns again this year offering new products within the show’s Luxury Product Collection and seminars throughout the three days. Standout sessions include the keynote CEO Leadership Panel, 14 nove mber 2008 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH The 2007 IH/M&RS show floor. which includes Roger Thomas, Wynn Design and Development. The Demonstration Kitchen will return to feature the cooking techniques and flavors of top chefs on Sunday, November 9th, and Monday, November 10th. Presenting organizations include the ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter, Food Arts magazine, and the Société Culinaire Philanthropique. Highlights include a demonstration of stuffed chicken breasts by Jane Brock, chef instructor and wine professor at the Institute of Culinary Education; Kona Kampachi with Chef Ben Pollinger of Oceana Restaurant; Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano with Chef Michael Vignapiano of the Art Institute of NYC and Fresh Flavors Catering; chef, author, and television host Silvia Barredo demonstrating techniques from her latest book, Decorative Carving; and Chef Jean Jacques Bernat of Provence en Boîte featuring classic French bistro dishes. The Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design annual breakfast will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 10th at New York City’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The 28th annual event will present awards in eight categories as well as the Designer of the Year Award by Gold Key Awards sponsors Interior Design and Hotels magazines. Also that morning, NEWH Inc.— the Hospitality Industry Network, will give its annual Icon of Industry Award to Roger Milliken. Tickets are $75 each, and available online at www.ihmrs.com/goldkey. For more information about the show sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, and managed by GLM®, a dmg world media business, log on to www.ihmrs.com http://www.ihmrs.com/goldkey http://www.ihmrs.com http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - November 2008

NEWH - November 2008
Contents
News
Who’s Who
Conference Roundup
Have you Seen?
Product Know-How
On the Scene
Service
Scholarship
Sustainability: Point of View
Sustainability: Green Luncheon
Cover Story: A Stone’s Throw
Project: Ice Spa
Project: Gene Juarez
New Members
Save the Date
Partner Profiles

NEWH - November 2008