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‘The Show’ Becomes Part of International Hospitality Week

When we write about ‘The Show’ as it approaches each year, we always focus on how damn big the thing keeps getting — to the point it seems we keep repeating “bigger and better” every year. Well, it happens to be true. But this year brings far, far more to the table, as ‘The Show’ becomes part of a much greater whole — International Hospitality Week.
    This event, February 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will encompass three specialized events under one roof and be a mega-event for buyers and sellers to meet and discover new business. The goal is to create a singular source for all aspects of the hospitality industry — beverage, food and lodging. Here’s what to expect.

‘The Show’
    The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show is the nation’s No. 1 beverage event, attracting thousands of owners, operators and managers from nightclubs, bars, lounges, pubs and more. Bar professionals from around the nation hit Vegas for more than 800 vendor booths, a comprehensive educational program and nightly networking events at Las Vegas hot spots.

International Las Vegas Restaurant Show
    This show features products, services, ideas and innovations specifically for the restaurant and foodservice industries. Expected to double in size in its second year, the International Las Vegas Restaurant Show is the fastest-growing restaurant show in the country. It adds a lot in its co-location with ‘The Show,’ including specialized culinary events, awards and programs.

HotelWorld Conference & Expo
    For the first time ever, Hotel & Motel Management, Hotel Design and Luxury Hotelier will proudly support and help deliver a conference and exposition worthy of their names. HotelWorld features a world-class segmented conference approach tailored to the specific needs of attendees and a show floor packed with exciting new products and solutions for the hospitality industry. This will truly be an event not to be missed.
 
International Coffee & Tea Expo
    The International Las Vegas Coffee and Tea Expo will be launched in 2008. The event is sponsored by Fresh Cup magazine. Attendees will encounter rich aromas and flavors as one of the fastest growing segments joins the arena offering yet another expansion for hospitality professionals.
    More than 100 booths are planned, along with seminars taught by coffee and tea luminaries. Included will be specialty beverage retailing skills in marketing and industry trend discussions, as well as tasting and roasting workshops. 
    Also, the Southwestern Regional Barista Competition will take place in Las Vegas. It’s a heated competition that is sure to be a huge draw for 2008.