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New York's Top Hospitality Industry Events 2008

The International Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Show
The International Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Show
Photo: Courtesy of the International Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Show
1. International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show
In 2007, technology and sustainability were the hot topics at the biggest hospitality-­industry show in the country. About 37,000 guests are expected to attend the 2008 show, sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The event takes place at the Javits Center from November 9 to 11 and will include 1,250 exhibitors.2. NYU’s Hospitality and Investment Conference
Regarded as the premier industry-­networking event of the year, the 30th annual NYU Investment Conference will unite an esteemed group of panelists and more than 2,300 attendees at the Waldorf-Astoria from June 1 to 3. Donald Trump will give the luncheon address. The Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management teams up with Production ­Resources Inc. to host and organize the event.

3. NYC & Company Annual Meeting

New York City’s hospitality industry is the topic of discussion at this annual meeting of travel and tourism officials. Held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in January last year, 600 guests attended the luncheon and four breakout sessions. 

4. H.S.M.A.I. Adrian Awards
On January 31 at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1,000 travel and tourism industry affiliates recognized the top advertising, PR, sales, and marketing minds in the business. Delta Airlines and the W Hotels were among the big winners of the evening’s event, which was produced by Paint the Town Red.
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