International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show.This year, the 87th Annual International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) will feature a more streamlined approach than in the past--reflecting the importance of several key markets in the hospitality industry. Reduced from the previous 12, the five new markets on display at the IH/M&RS show will now be divided into Decor, Technology, Restaurant, Flavor, and Essentials. All will be on display at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was built in 1986 and named for New York Senator Jacob K. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. November 9-12. Whether looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. one specific product or a broad range of products, the IH/M&RS Show offers a wide scope of resources to meet the needs of the hospitality professional. This year, 1,750 industry suppliers will be at the disposal of an estimated 48,000 attendees from across the country and the world. Featuring more than 40 educational programs, the Hotel/Motel Show will provide over 25 seminars aimed at hospitality professionals to assist in everything from design, culinary, technology, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , and marketing topics. In addition, the show's popular Hospitality Showcase will return this year, showcasing more than 500 suppliers of the most exciting and new product and industry innovations across all product categories. More than 40 educational sessions--including keynote addresses keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by industry pioneers as well as rising stars--will be presented during the show. In addition, top hospitality organizations will present a series of after-hours events in and around Manhattan, including the 87th Annual International Hospitality Ball; the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) Inaugural Gala Reception and Dinner; Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH NEWH Network of Executive Women in Hospitality ) 12th Annual Gala; the Foodservice Industry Networking Reception; the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC HANYC Hotel Association of New York City ) "Big Apple Stars" Awards; and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). ) Alumni Reception. The IH/M&RS Opening Ceremony, Saturday, November 9, will spotlight new products and services debuting at the show, with the presentation of the 7th Annual Editors' Choice Awards for Best New Products. Awards will be presented in five categories--Amenities, Food and Beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, Furnishings, and Fixtures Technology--with one company receiving the "Kenneth F. Hine Home Best of Show" award. The Culinary Resource Center, another fixture of IH/M&RS Show, provides unmatched networking opportunities for chefs, restaurateurs, and other foodservice professionals. Highlights include the Chefs' Championships, with participants from across the country competing for cash prizes and American Culinary Federation Established in 1929, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) is the largest professional chefs' organization in North America. ACF, which was the progeny of the combined visions of three chefs' associations in New York, comprises more than 18,000 members in 240 chapters (ACF (Advanced Communications Function) An earlier official product line name for IBM SNA programs, such as VTAM (ACF/VTAM) and NCP (ACF/NCP). ACF - Advanced Communications Function ) certification points. The Demonstration Kitchen will also offer daily live demonstrations by top chefs, with tastings offered at the end of each demonstration. Some 300 companies will be exhibiting in the show's Technology sector, located on levels one and three of the Javits Center. This market will present innovations in telecommunications, audiovisual, POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale systems, security and safety, and energy management. Key exhibitors will include Aviatech, Micros Systems, Inc., Miwa Lock, Northwind, OutletZoo.com, and Teledex LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . The Technology Innovation Center will showcase inventive ways to streamline business and increase profitability. This exhibit area will feature nearly 20 companies with the most up-to-date software, wireless, and Internet solutions available. Some of the technology-specific programs include: * Customer Relationship Management: Using Technology to Retain Current Customers In Today's Challenging Environment--Smart businesses understand that it's easier to hold onto regular customers than to attract new ones during rough times. This rule has never been truer than for the lodging industry, particularly when there's no way of predicting if and when new customers will be willing to travel. This panel examines the Internet and e-business strategies used to retain and reinforce customer loyalty. * New Kitchen Technology and Systems That Save Labor Costs--This panel of experts reveals the newest in labor cost saving systems and technologies and addresses cross-pollination between industry sectors. Representing the restaurant, hotel, and food management segments of the industry, the panel of guests is chaired by Foster Frable of Clevenger-Frable-LaVallee and Nation's Restaurant News. * The Hacker Hotel: Technology Security Issues--Like most industries, hospitality has seen the value of computer automation. As dependence on internal systems grow and our connections to the Internet, extranets, and other client and partner systems multiply, so has our exposure increased to unauthorized access. This session will cover the threats and protective measures, as well as provide resources for additional assessment and remediation assistance. |
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