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International Hospitality Week (IHW) 2010

International Hospitality Week (IHW) 2010

March 7-10, 2010

Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas, Nevada

International Hospitality Week (http://www.internationalhospitalityweek.com/) is an annual event that combines the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, International Restaurant Show, and HotelWorld Food & Beverage Expo and Conference together under one roof.  As the largest hospitality event in the Western Hemisphere serving the food, beverage and lodging segments of the Hospitality Industry, International Hospitality Week has long been known for introducing the hottest new products and providing unparalleled networking opportunities for the 30,000 qualified buyers walking the show floor.

The nation’s #1 beverage event, The Nightclub & Bar Show attracts thousands of owners, operators and managers of nightclubs, bars, lounges, pubs, restaurants and sports bars.  Nightclub & Bar is in its 25th year and is one of the 200 largest tradeshows in the United States.  Sponsored by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, - the leader of the on-premise market – this event is a must for anyone in the beverage industry.

As the fastest growing restaurant show in the country, the International Restaurant Show features products, services, and ideas to help commercial foodservice professionals take their operations to the next level.  Home to the Las Vegas ACF Culinary Challenge, the International Restaurant Show offers key educational sessions designed to address the specific needs of independent and multi-unit operators.

Presented by the publishers of Hotel & Motel Management, HotelWorld Food & Beverage Expo and Conference offers food & beverage VPs, directors, managers and other key industry executives from hotels, inns, resorts, casinos, and cruise lines superior networking and educational opportunities.  Hundreds of companies flood the exhibit hall with new products, services and solutions to help hotel food & beverage professionals.  Sponsored by Hotel F&B magazine, this is the only trade show and conference that serves the hotel food and beverage market.

International Hospitality Week (IHW) 2010 is a participant of the United States Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program (IBP).  As a result, international attendees get the following free of charge:

Complimentary Exhibit Hall Admission, Which Includes the Following:

• Keynotes • Exhibit Hall Admission (Tues-Wed) to ALL Three Shows • IHW Club Pass

Access to the International Business Center:

• Complimentary for international attendees

• Staffed with U.S. Department of Commerce trade and industry specialists who can provide matchmaking services

• Complimentary internet access so you can keep up with work while at the show

International Reception:

• International Reception open to international attendees and sponsoring companies

Finnish companies interested in participating in and/or learning more about the IBP Program and the services the U.S. Commercial Service Helsinki offers are welcome to contact Ms. MerjaPoikolainen at helsinki.office.box@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .