Ih/m&rs And Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani

The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show. (IH/M&RS) will say benvenuti to the Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI), a nationwide group of Italian restaurateurs, this November.
In addition to promoting GRI-member attendance at the Show, two prominent members of the association will participate in the IH/M&RS Restaurant Futurists educational program. GRI Chairman, Tony May of San Domenico (New York City) will present a keynote speech titled Change in Fast Forward, and Christianne Ricchi of I Ricchi (Washington, DC) will serve as a panelist in a session titled A Special Presentation of DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America): How Great Restaurants Keep Their Edge in Challenging Times. Full details for the Restaurant Futurists program, as well as all IH/M&RS educational sessions can be found online at www.ihmrs.com.
The membership of Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani represents one of the core market segments that IH/M&RS exhibitors are looking to do business with, said Christian Falkenberg, show manager. In turn, we know GRI members will find a wealth of new resources at the Show to help further grow their businesses.
The Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani delegation will culminate its New York experience, on Tuesday November 11, with the annual Vino E Cucina fundraiser benefiting GRIs educational fund and culinary scholarships . The event features 15 restaurants from across the U.S. and over 70 wines from Italys premier vintners. Tickets, which cost $75, are available through GRI at www.gruppo.com, or by calling 212-262-2128.
The IH/M&RS will provide GRI with the opportunity to share our expertise in Italian cuisine with the restaurant community, said David Noto, executive director. At the same time, our members will be afforded increased knowledge and networking circles to enhance their businesses through education and new products.
Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani is a not-for-profit association composed primarily of Italian restaurateurs from across the United States of America. The association was founded in 1979 to increase the awareness of fine, authentic Italian cuisine and to promote its image through member restaurants, culinary scholarships, fundraising events and news media. For information , visit www.gruppo.com or call 212-262-2128.
The 88th annual IH/M&RS will be held November 8-11, 2003, at New York Citys Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The IH/M&RS presents approximately 1,800 exhibitors in five distinct markets: Dicor, Technology, Restaurant, Flavors and Essentials. The Show draws 55,000 domestic and international hospitality professionals representing chain, franchise, resort, casino, independent and senior care properties, consultants, architects, designers, purchasing, management companies, restaurants, clubs, fast food, airline and cruise ships, bars, caterers, corporate dining, hospitals, schools, industry distributors, wholesalers and designers.
Show hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., from Saturday, November 8, through Monday, November 10; and 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 11. IH/M&RS attendee registration is $25 until October 10, and $50 after October 10. Attendee information and registration is available online at www.ihmrs.com, or by calling GLMs Customer Service Department at (914) 421-3206. The website also features an exhibitor list, a schedule of market events and seminars and hotel and travel information.
The IH/M&RS is sponsored by the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The Show is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM). For IH/M&RS exhibitor information, contact Christian Falkenberg, show manager, at GLM, Ten Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606-1954. Telephone (914) 421-3296. Fax (914) 948-6180. E-mail: Christian_falkenberg@glmshows.com.