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NY NOW WELCOMES NEW & RETURNING EXHIBITORS TO WINTER MARKET
Growth in Size & Scope Expected in All Collections
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 14, 2014… An impressive roster of new, returning and expanding exhibitors – showcasing some 100,000+ products from across the globe – is fueling increased enthusiasm for the winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home + Lifestyle, January 31-February 4, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New, returning and expanding exhibitors are distributed throughout NY NOW’s three Collections: HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE.

“NY NOW’s 2,800+ exhibitors will include an anticipated 400 new companies for the winter 2015 edition, with newcomers representing both first-time participants, as well as companies returning to NY NOW after a hiatus from the New York Market,” said Randi Mohr, NY NOW co-director and vice president. “We also have a number of long-time exhibitors who are expanding their profile in the New York Market with larger exhibit spaces this winter.”

To date, nearly 20 new and returning exhibitors have confirmed their participation in two HOME Collection categories – Home Furnishings + Textiles and Tabletop +Gourmet Housewares. Newcomers for the winter 2015 edition include: Artifacts Trading, Oohlong, Paliwal GDR Homestyles Pvt Ltd., Ro Sham Beaux and Trillium Collection within the Home Furnishings + Textiles category; and Benguela Trading, Farmhouse Pottery, Hella Bitter, Island Stoneware, Joseph Wesley Black Tea, Livliga, Maryland China, Merritt International, Monbento, Mottahedeh & Company, Pfielring of America, Q-Squared, Sertodo Copper and Silver Needle Tea Company within the Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares category. Additional newcomers to Accent on Design®, the industry’s leading resource for design-led merchandise presented semi-annually alongside the HOME Collection, will be announced in late November, following the Accent on Design Selection Committee’s review of new applicants.

NY NOW’s LIFESTYLE Collection welcomes nearly 40 new and returning exhibitors to its four categories – Baby + Child, Gift, Personal Accessories and Personal Care + Wellness. Newcomers for the winter 2015 Market are: beatrix NEW YORK, Calisson Inc., Dabbawalla Bags, lulujo baby, The Little Yoga Mat and Swankie Blankie within Baby + Child; Ann Page, Anna Griffin, Applewood Books, Ardsley International, BigLove, Eunco, Evy Jacob, Fashionit, Flying Bird Botanicals, Graphique De France, Girl of all Work, Gumball Poodle, Heritage International, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, JPT, Lucy Lu Designs, Panama Jack, Recover, Relaxus, Retro 1951 and The Home T within Gift; Anohki, Dea Dia, ena colours, Liz Soto Handbags, Meg Carter Designs and Sacs of Life, within Personal Accessories; and Eleven Point, J.R. Watkins and Moon Valley Organics, within Personal Care + Wellness.

NY NOW’s HANDMADE Collection welcomes new and returning exhibitors to its two categories, which are defined by process (limited production makers from the United States and abroad) and provenance (global import resources). To date, and in advance of a more formalized jury review of new applicants to HANDMADE, the following newcomers already have been confirmed: Calyz Textiles, Manos Zapotecas and Welspun within Global Design; and Two Tone Studios within Designer Maker.

In addition to new and returning exhibitors, more than 20 companies in NY NOW’s three Collections already have demonstrated their commitment to the New York Market by expanding their exhibit space for the winter 2015 edition. Expanding LIFESTYLE Collection exhibitors include Apple Park and Kidkraft within Baby + Child; British Jewelry & Giftware International, Penguin / Random House, Spitfire Girls and Time Concept within Gift; Spartina within Personal Accessories; and Royal Apothic within Personal Care + Wellness. HOME Collection exhibitors also taking larger exhibit spaces are: Aesthetic Movement, Eleven Design Studio, Seletti and Tom Dixon within Accent on Design; Emporium Home, London Clock 1922, Made Goods, Outpost Original, Prestige Identity and Rani Arabella within Home Furnishings + Textiles; and Ambiente Paper Products, Lily Juliet, Lunares, Mariposa, Mottahedeh & Company and Rolf Glass within Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares. HANDMADE Global Design exhibitor Good Paper also has expanded for the forthcoming Market.

The winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home +Lifestyle, will run Saturday, January 31, through Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NY NOW has staggered show opening dates, with HANDMADE running Saturday to Tuesday at the Javits Center, and HOME and LIFESTYLE running Sunday to Wednesday at the Javits Center. Market hours are 9am – 6pm, daily, except Tuesday, February 3, when HANDMADE closes at 5pm; and Wednesday, February 4, when HOME and LIFESTYLE close at 2pm.

NY NOW’s comprehensive collections – HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE, as well as NEW! exhibitors – will encompass 100,000 products in 400+ product categories. Attendees from all 50 U.S. states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected. IInformation and registration are available online at www.nynow.com.

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SharePoint Fest to Exhibit at SharePoint Conference 2014 – Booth #1939

SharePoint Fest announced they will actively participate and exhibit at the upcoming Microsoft SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas. Join the Prize Hunt in our Metadata Maze.

Our regional events facilitate technology transfer between subject matter experts and attendees as well as provide access to local firms that can provide additional support and assistance

Greenwood Village, Colorado (PRWEB) February 25, 2014

SharePoint Fest, a technical conference series delivering SharePoint specific conferences around the US regionally since 2010 , is excited to announce its participation at the SharePoint Conference 2014, March 3rd-6th at the Venetian Hotel and Resort, Las Vegas.

This year, SharePoint Fest will be adding New York City to its conference schedule. SharePoint Fest – NYC will take place at the Jacob K Javits Convention center in Manhattan on June 18-20. This will be the first multi-day SharePoint conference to take place in New York City.

Art Cain, CEO of SharePoint Fest, feels that the best way for organizations to keep on top of the ever changing technologies surrounding SharePoint is to participate with their peers in training events that bring together leading SharePoint experts as well as companies in the ecosystem that supports SharePoint. “Our regional events facilitate technology transfer between subject matter experts and attendees as well as provide access to local firms that can provide additional support and assistance.”

SharePoint Fest has teamed up with its partners to provide insight into the importance of metadata in an on-premise, cloud or hybrid environment. Conference attendees can enter the ‘Metadata Maze’ and win great prizes during the process. Partners included in the Metadata Maze are CipherPoint Software, Collabware, Kodak Alaris, Concept Searching, ShareSquared, and SurfRay. Prizes can be won by having the Metadata Maze card stamped at each participating vendor’s booth, and winners will be announced on March 6th.

About SharePoint Fest

SharePoint Fest is in its fourth year. It offers a two day conference (plus an optional workshop day) that brings together SharePoint enthusiasts and practitioners with many of the leading SharePoint experts and solution providers in the country.

Multiple tracks are offered including: Enterprise Content Management, Power User, Workflow, Business Intelligence, Business Value, Special Topics, Infrastructure & Administration, Office 365, Social SharePoint and SharePoint Development.

At SharePoint Fest there will be sessions created for SharePoint administrators, software developers, business analysts, information architects and knowledge workers which will ensure that you and your team walk away with as much knowledge as you desire to truly leverage SharePoint in your current environment!

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Choose From over 60 Sessions in Multiple Tracks!

Attend SharePoint Fest – NYC, where you’ll be able to attend technical classes and seminars – taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft engineers and Microsoft MVPs – covering Enterprise Content Management, Social SharePoint, Business Value, Infrastructure/Administration, Composites (Workflow), Search, Business Intelligence, & Development. Choose one complete learning track or mix & match based on what content best meets you and your organization’s current needs!

At SharePoint Fest there are sessions created for SharePoint administrators, software developers, information architects and knowledge workers which will ensure that you and your team walk away with as much knowledge as you desire to truly leverage SharePoint in your current environment!

Seven Great Reasons to Attend SharePoint Fest – NYC:

• The technical classes and seminars at SharePoint Fest are focused on practical techniques and practices you can put to work today!
• Our expanded three-day SharePoint conference allows for more topics and additional expert speakers from the community!
• Get answers to your questions in the classroom, or as you mingle with speakers and peers at coffee breaks or at the evening cocktail reception!
• Bring a group of developers, IT pros and business teams to improve your whole organization’s skills – and get a discount to boot! Contact us for group registration discounts!
• Attend the SharePoint sessions that work best for you. With more than 80 classes and workshops to choose from, you can make SharePoint Fest your own custom SharePoint training event.
• See how the Microsoft SharePoint ecosystem is growing and evolving by speaking with technical experts from the local Microsoft field and diverse channels within the Microsoft Partner Network all in our exhibit hall!
• Learn from the brightest minds in the SharePoint universe! Many of our speakers are either Microsoft engineers or have achieved Microsoft MVP or MCM status based on their in-depth knowledge of SharePoint.

Choose From Multiple Tracks:

• ECM Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on Enterprise Content Management as it relates to SharePoint technologies.  Microsoft has quickly created a major presence in the enterprise content management (ECM) market with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, 2010 & now 2013.   
• Social SharePoint Track: Sessions in this track will focus on utilizing SharePoint’s capabilities to improve collaboration and adoption internally while expanding the enterprise’s social networking reach and complementing its social business strategy.
• Power User Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on non-code solutions that allow business analysts and knowledge workers to leverage the power of SharePoint. Topics will include SharePoint Designer, Visio, Windows Phone 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
• Workflow Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on SharePoint workflow and highlight that SharePoint 2010 provides more choices in tooling to better fit the needs of those creating and maintaining workflow models. The tools for workflow development include Visual Studio 2010, SharePoint Designer 2010 and Visio 2010.
  
• Search Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on search as just one of several major categories of capabilities in SharePoint 2010, but also will focus on enterprise search as a big investment area for Microsoft and an area where they’ve added depth at all levels in SharePoint 2010.  Discussed in this track will be Enterprise Search, Search & Records Management, & FAST for SharePoint.
• Business Value Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on calculating the ROI and investment considerations for SharePoint as well as solutions that drive business value.
  
• Business Intelligence Track: Sessions in this track will focus on exposing, customizing, and extending SharePoint 2010 Business Intelligence (BI) services like charting, Access services, Visio services, Excel services, PerformancePoint services to your customers through the familiar SharePoint user interface.
• Infrastructure & Administration Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on topics necessary for all SharePoint administrators throughout the planning, implementation, and management phases of their internal SharePoint deployments.  Topics in this track include authentication, performance, and storage management.
• SharePoint Developer Track:  Sessions in this track will focus on how software developers can use the SharePoint 2010 business collaboration platform to build enterprise-class solutions for intranet portals and the web.
  
• SharePoint 2013 Track:  Sessions listed in this track are specific to SharePoint 2013, allowing attendees to experience a first look at the new features and possibilties within the next version of SharePoint.
  

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Microsoft

Microsoft is a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of products and software, and a recognized leader within the technology industry.

Microsoft is committed to optimally serving the needs of its customer base. This customer commitment is based on three tenants:

1. Help customers solve business problems
2. Help customers develop breakthrough ideas
3. Help customers stay connected to what’s important to them

Microsoft has recently added to its portfolio a suite of online services for business customers (small and large). In addition, the company continue to make advancements in the Unified Communications arena designed to help customers reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

WebSite: http://www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Speakers:

Ira Fuchs,  SharePoint Technical Specialist at Microsoft and Author 

Ira Fuchs is a Microsoft SharePoint Technical Specialist working out of the New York Metropolitan District. He has assisted some of Microsoft’s largest financial services organizations deploy and exploit the full set of features and capabilities of the SharePoint platform. He has written numerous white papers on BizTalk Server, InfoPath and SharePoint and is the author of the book “Enterprise Application Development in SharePoint 2010 – Creating an End-to-End Application without Code”.

Invited SharePoint Community Speakers:

Joel Oleson

Joel has played a pivotal role in the success of early days of Microsoft SharePoint as the first full time employee hired in IT to deploy and manage what would become SharePoint at Microsoft. In 2003 he managed global collaboration team at Microsoft which included file shares, personal storage, and the SharePoint platform. For the SharePoint 2007 release he design the first beta version of SharePoint in the cloud. As a Senior Product Manager on the SharePoint team, he managed the IT audience and played an important technical voice for the SharePoint 2007 release. After his time at Microsoft he spent a few years speaking, writing, and providing guidance to the global community. Launching the IT Pro channel on NothingButSharePoint.com, SharePoint Yammer community http://yammer.com/spyam, and co-founder of SharingthePoint.org.

His passion for community building and social networking has launched SharePoint User Group communities in Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Tunisia, Dubai, India, Egypt, Macedonia, El Salvador, Uruguay, Georgia, Armenia and many more. Some of his travels are captured in his writings at travelingepic.com. Joel is currently the Managing Director of Salient6 a SharePoint Consulting agency in Bellevue Washington and lives in Salt Lake City, UT.

Joel has been recognized as the most popular SharePoint blogger with more than 20,000 votes from the community, and recognized as #1 Online SharePoint Influencer in a study in Forbes. You can read his popular SharePoint blog at SharePointJoel.com.

@joeloleson

Robert Bogue, MVP

Robert Bogue is a thought leader on all things SharePoint and an engaging speaker who speaks at events around the world on SharePoint. Rob has been awarded the Microsoft MVP designation nine times, and earned recognition as a Microsoft Patterns and Practices Champion. Rob holds certifications from Microsoft: MCPD, MCITP, MCTS, MCSA: Security, MCSE as well as CompTia: A+, Network+, Server+, I-Net+, IT Project+, E-Biz+, CDIA+. Rob also served as a team member for the SharePoint Guidance.  He is the author of 22 books including, “The SharePoint Shepherd’s Guide for End Users-2010” which is also available in a Wiki version as The SharePoint Tutor. Robert is committed to “making the complicated, simple.” Find out more about SharePoint made simple at, http://www.SharePointShepherd.com or follow Rob’s blog at http://www.ThorProjects.com/blog/. You can also email Rob at Rob.Bogue@ThorProjects.com.

@robbogue

Sarah Haase

Sarah Haase is an information architect and corporate librarian with more than 15 years of knowledge management, technical writing, and business process re-engineering experience. From building wikis and other online knowledge-bases to supporting content management system implementations, Sarah has focused on using technology to enable efficient information storage/retrieval. In her current role as a Collaboration & Search Engineer, Sarah relies on SharePoint to drive online collaboration and optimize business processes. To date, these efforts have netted more than $750,000 in annual cost savings. Sarah’s Blog: http://sarahlhaase.wordpress.com

@sarahhaase

Brian Culver, MCM

Brian Culver is a SharePoint Solutions Architect for Expert Point Solutions in Houston, Texas. Brian is a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SharePoint 2007 and a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD). He has worked in the Information Technology industry for since 1998 and he has been working with SharePoint since 2005. His deep expertise includes SharePoint, ASP.Net, SQL Server and Project Server. He has been involved in many large SharePoint implementations including Internet and Intranet sites, Partner Portals, Enterprise Content Management and Governance, and much custom application integration and development.

@spbrianculver

Benjamin Niaulin, MVP MCT

Benjamin Niaulin works as a SharePoint Specialist at GSoft, a Montreal-based software development firm specialized in Microsoft technologies. Passionate about SharePoint, Benjamin has been helping people around the globe reaching their goals by simplifying SharePoint solutions. With his Microsoft Certified Trainer certification and over 5 years of Training and Speaking experience, he has acquired the skills needed to help everyone understand and use SharePoint.

@bniaulin

Susan Hanley, Author

Susan Hanley is a recognized expert in knowledge management and the design, development and implementation of successful portal solutions, with a specialization in Microsoft SharePoint. Her areas of expertise include information architecture, user adoption, governance and business value metrics. Sue’s client list includes many of the Fortune 500 along with some of the world’s leading academic, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations. Immediately prior to establishing her own firm, Sue led the Portal practice for Dell Professional Services. Sue is the co-author of “Essential SharePoint 2007”, “Essential SharePoint 2010” and “Essential SharePoint 2013”. She writes the Essential SharePoint blog for NetworkWorld.com.

@susanhanley

Eric Riz, MVP Author

Eric is the Executive Vice President of Concatenate, Inc. a software firm focused on maximizing SharePoint through product innovation and systems integration based in Toronto, Canada. He has worked with many Fortune 500 companies on their business adoption, change management and deployment strategies to ensure they maximize the benefits of Microsoft technologies and successfully implement SharePoint-based solutions. A thought-leader in the SharePoint business space, Eric is a sought after speaker, strategist and author of SharePoint for Decision Makers. He has developed and facilitated management and technology sessions through-out North America and addressed conferences around the world. You can follow Eric on Twitter @rizinsights and read his latest articles on www.ericriz.com.

@rizinsights

Rob Windsor, MVP Author

Rob Windsor is a Lead SharePoint Consultant with Portal Solutions – a Microsoft Gold Partner based in DC and Boston. He has twenty years experience developing rich-client and web applications with Delphi, VB, C# and VB.NET and is currently spending a majority of his time working with SharePoint. Rob is a regular speaker at conferences, code camps, and user groups across North America and Europe. He regularly contributes articles and videos to MSDN, TechNet, and the Pluralsight On-Demand library and is the co-author of “Professional Visual Basic 2010 and .NET 4” for Wrox. Rob is the founder and past-president of the North Toronto .NET User Group and has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his involvement in the developer community.

@robwindsor

Mark Rackley, Solutions Architect

Mark Rackley is a Solutions Architect for Summit 7 Systems with more than 17 years of experience designing and developing software solutions. Mark’s daily responsibilities include forging the direction of solution architecture and development projects for clients while providing the best solutions for clients’ unique problems. As a globally recognized SharePoint geek, Mark is an active blogger, presenter, author (and bacon aficionado) who is eager to lend his real-world knowledge of SharePoint to all who need it. In addition to speaking at various SharePoint conferences, Mark is the organizer of SharePoint Saturday Ozarks and can be found speaking at as many Saturday events as his professional and family life will allow. Mark engages his audiences with humor, real world stories from the trenches, and practical solutions. For more information follow Mark on Twitter at @mrackley or read his blog at www.SharePointHillbilly.com

@mrackley

Chris McNulty, MVP Author

Chris McNulty is CTO-SharePoint at Dell Software, where he oversees the strategic product direction of the SharePoint business. Chris is a Microsoft SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and a member of the Microsoft Solutions Advocate and MVTSP programs. A frequent speaker at events around the world , Chris is the author of “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook ,” and many other titles. He also blogs at http://www.chrismcnulty.net/blog and http://www.sharepointforall.com.

Prior to Dell, Chris led the SharePoint consulting practice at KMA, a New England-based Microsoft Gold Partner. He holds an MBA in investment management from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services technology with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander.

@cmcnulty2000

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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212 216-2000
Fax: 212 216-2588
www.javitscenter.com

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	Show Hours
	Sunday-Tuesday, 5/18-5/20:    10:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday, 5/21:                     10:00am – 1:00pm

Now in its 68th year, the National Stationery Show® is the world’s most comprehensive marketplace for greeting cards, stationery and related lifestyle products. No other trade fair in the U.S. matches the depth and caliber of stationery selection at the NSS—or serves as the launching pad for so many young, creative businesses each year.

A DIVERSE PRODUCT MIX

Some 900 designers and manufacturers come to New York each year to exhibit at the NSS, a gorgeous, design-driven show with a product mix that includes:

greeting cards • custom invitations • giftwrap/ribbon • stationery • specialty party supplies • paper tableware • bridal accessories • customized/personalized products • in-store printing equipment • decorative home office products • luxury leather goods • writing instruments • paper-crafting supplies • frames • journals • calendars • specialty giftware • scrapbooking • back-to-school

AN INTERNATIONAL MARKET

The signature mix™ marketplace will draw a projected 12,000 diverse buyers from all 50 states and 58 countries worldwide, attending to stock their shelves and assess the latest trends. They represent stationery card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; gourmet grocers; toy stores; pharmacies; attractions, hotel, hospital and airport gift shops; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and “big box” mass retailers; online retailers and mail-order catalogs. The Show also attracts importers and distributors, licensors, special-event planners and corporate marketers.

NEW THIS YEAR!

The signature mix™ marketplace is the combination of three shows: Gift>it – distinctive gifts. fabulous finds™, the National Stationery Show and Creative & Lifestyle Arts. Together these shows will provide a unique combination of synergistic lifestyle products at a time of year when retailers are refreshing their merchandise and continuing their holiday buying.

Gift>it. DISTINCTIVE GIFTS. FABULOUS FINDS.

Gift>it will feature a selective, diverse assortment of products from among popular leading brands and emerging, young businesses that will complement the offerings in NSS and C&LA. Such products range from decorative objects for the home and office, “kitchen chic,” specialty toys and games, to men’s gifts and gadgets, jewelry and confections.

#fresh is the newest destination at the National Stationery Show. Conceived for buyers hunting for cool, cutting-edge stationery and lifestyle products created by young emerging designers. Click here to learn more about # fresh.

CREATIVE & LIFESTYLE ARTS

The Creative & Lifestyle Arts (C&LA) show features 150 manufacturers of innovative tools and supplies for a broad range of creative pursuits—from crafting, paper art and card making to woodworking, jewelry making, fine art, needlecrafts and more. Together, C&LA, NSS and Gift>it will deliver unparalleled product synergies and cross-marketing opportunities, attracting some 12,000 owners, buyers, merchandise executives, product developers and designers.

THE SUPPLY SIDE

Learn more about The Supply Side, a focused division within the NSS, featuring vendors of production equipment, services and supplies for stationery and gift manufacturers (many of which exhibit at the NSS).

FIVE SHOWS UNDER ONE ROOF!

The National Stationery Show is collocated with the Creative & Lifestyle Arts (C&LA) show and the newest addition, Gift>it – distinctive gifts. fabulous finds.™ as well as SURTEX®, and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair® (ICFF®). Your NSS badge admits you to these five shows.

	Setup Manual
	Beginning in 2013, NSS and GES, an award-winning service contractor – and one which has produced other outstanding GLM events, including ICFF – partnered together to produce the Show. GES – Global Experience Specialists’ – mission is to create the world’s most meaningful and memorable experiences for exhibitors. They understand exhibitors’ needs often change over the course of a show and are committed to addressing your challenges and priorities to ensure a positive and productive show experience. Click here for access to the 2014 signature mix™ marketplace Setup Manual.  Click here for access to Stationary Show Order Forms

Official Exposition Title:
National Stationery Show®

Address & Telephone:
1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N136, White Plains, NY 10604-3547
Tel: (914) 421-3200; Fax: (914) 948-6180

Exhibit Organizer:
GLM

Location:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Avenue at 34th-39th Streets
New York, NY

Presenting The Supply Side division and co-located with SURTEX® on Level 3 and ICFF® on Level 1 and a show that inspires new ideas – Creative & Lifestyle Arts (C&LA).

Click here to see a short list of National Stationery Show attendees.

Click here to see a short list of The Supply Side attendees.

Profile of Attendees:
NSS attracts a diverse global attendance of 12,000 buyers from stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and “big box” mass retailers; online retailers and mail order catalogs; as well as special event planners, corporate marketers, importers and distributors.

Anticipated Exhibitor Participation:  800
Anticipated Worldwide Trade Attendees:  12,000
Attending Stores:  8,500
Attending Trade & Consumer Press:  300

Anticipated International Exhibitor Participation:
Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan, Brazil, France, Argentina

Click here for a list of our International Agents.

Show Hours:

• Friday, February 28 – (Travel Show Professionals Only)

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Travel Industry Conference Sessions
  • 2 PM – 7 PM Exhibition Hall

• Saturday, March 1 – (General Public and Travel Professionals)

  • 10 AM – 6 PM

• Sunday, March 2 -(General Public and Travel Professionals)

  • 11 AM – 5 PM

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Travel Professionals Information

Travel Professionals

Travel Industry – Trade Day, Friday, February 28

Sponsored by American Express and more than 20 industry associations, The New York Times Travel Show Trade Day, taking place February 28, offers a comprehensive education program designed for travel professionals with insight and unique selling techniques on up-to-date products, services and destination information and trends and the opportunity to visit with over 500 exhibitors in the largest travel trade exhibition in North America.

Exhibition (FREE)

The exhibition features over 500 exhibitors in 15 destination and category pavilions, showcasing destinations, products and services from over 150 countries around the world. Travel professionals will have an exclusive time on Friday in the exhibition to visit with exhibitors, discuss business opportunities and negotiate contracts.

Industry Reception from 5:30 – 7:00pm

Travel Industry Conference 

The Travel Industry Conference at The New York Times Travel Show offers 14 Focus Conferences designed to give travel professionals targeted, in depth information about destinations around the world and many categories of travel. Attending this unique Conference also provides networking opportunities that will increase your knowledge of new products while connecting with industry colleagues. Join travel agents, meeting planners, line agents, home-based agents, agency owners, travel counselors, representatives from hotels and airlines, consortiums, journalists, bloggers and travel and tourism experts in these specialized Conferences…and enjoy lunch and the annual Keynote presentation:

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GoNomad.comInspiring travel articles and photography with new content daily and thousands of stories about everywhere on earth, since 2000.

ManAboutWorldSavvy. Inspired. Opinionated. Gay. We believe that travel – the authentic, personal experience of different peoples, places and cultures – is transformative. That being gay allows us to cut through many of the formalities and barriers that separate most other travelers from the people and places they visit. And in doing so, we experience a profoundly intimate global connection that few others will.

MVP/NYWith endless options, New York City travelers and locals need experts to help them decide how to spend their time—and money. That’s why millions turn to IN New York’s savvy insights, Where New York’s authoritative, at-a-glance coverage, Where GuestBook’s gorgeous visuals and engaging editorial and the indispensable IN New York Map. IN New York and Where products are also available on a web-based, multi media platform—making our content and offerings more timely and accessible—with targeted concierge and consumer e-newsletters, up-to-the-minute information and deals, additional editorial coverage and a strong presence on several social networking sites. The IN New York and Where brand portfolio transforms Tri-State, national and international travelers into local spenders, joining the New Yorkers we already reach. Leveraging our special partnership with the hospitality industry, our market-leading publications bridge the gap between sophisticated travelers and your doorstep, ensuring their return…and yours.

New Tang Dynasty Headquartered in New York City, New Tang Dynasty (NTD) Television is an American TV network broadcasting globally in Chinese via satellite, cable, and internet. As a vital news source, NTD brings uncensored information into and out of China. NTD serves as a unique bridge between the East and the West and is the largest Chinese culture event producer outside China.

offMetro.com

offMetro.com is a travel resource for city dwellers who want to get out of town. oM reports on the best getaways—car-optional—near NYC and San Francisco. oM covers great escapes via alternative modes of transportation, be it by bike, subway, train, or boat. If you can’t make the weekends longer, strive to make them better.

Passport MagazinePASSPORT Magazine is America’s No.1 source for Gay and Lesbian travelers. Since 2001 PASSPORT has been the go-to-guide for unbiased travel writing on topics pertinent to the savvy and sophisticated Gay/Lesbian audience. Colorful, personal journalism by seasoned writers accompanies comprehensive directories filled with contact information, stunning photography, and an exhaustive calendar of international events.

travAlliancemediatravAlliancemedia is leading the travel industry with cutting-edge and results driven products that bridges the gap between leading brands, agents and their clients. Industry leading brands includes Travel Pulse, Vacation Agent Magazine, Agent@Home magazine, Travel Agent Academy, Virtual Travel Events, Travel Tribe, Agent Studio and Show Ticket Rewards.

Travel Agent AcademyThe most advanced, interactive travel agent training and educational platform available today gives professionals the tools they need to market and sell leisure travel products and destinations. www.travelagentacademy.com

Travel Market ReportTravel Market Report is an online business publication for travel professionals that delivers in-depth news, analysis, insights and advice daily. Travel Market Report is the industry’s fastest growing digital news publication and is dedicated exclusively to the success of travel professionals. Visit www.travelmarketreport.com for more information.

Travel PulseThe most visited travel trade website globally, it’s the resource agents turn to most for breaking news, on-demand video, and the latest offers and tools to reach and engage their clients. www.travelpulse.com

Travel TribeThe fastest growing content-driven social media network married with travel agent experts.  The service connects travelers with relevant and reliable information on destinations, suppliers and travel related products and services.
www.traveltribe.com

Travel World News Travel World News has been serving as a leading media company for the travel industry since 1988. For nearly 25 years, Travel World News has been providing in-depth, up to date, and consistent destination coverage and product news up dates to help travel professionals become more knowledgeable and successful in recommending and satisfying their client’s travel needs.

VacationAgentThe definitive “HOW TO” resource for 30,000 leisure-selling agents. Rich editorial coverage focuses on the sales and marketing techniques, travel products, and industry knowledge professionals need in order to excel.
www.vacationagentmagazine.com

WNET

As New York’s flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than 5 million viewers each week. Online, the new THIRTEEN Explore iPad App allows users stream PBS content for free.

WVVH-TVWVVH-TV, Hamptons TV®50 broadcasting from Montauk to Manhattan on Verizon FiOs Channel 14, Cablevision 78 and worldwide at www.wvvh.com WVVH-TV serve the needs of our communities everyday by providing relevant local news, emergency alerts, weather, public safety issues, educational Public Service Announcements and important government information. New York State Broadcast Association 2013 award for Outstanding Community Programming.

INDUSTRY SPONSORS

Adventure Cycling AssociationAs a nonprofit organization, Adventure Cycling Association’s mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Established in 1973 as Bikecentennial, we are the premier bicycle-travel organization in North America with more than 35 years of experience and 46,500 members. http://www.adventurecycling.org/; https://www.facebook.com/adventurecycling; https://twitter.com/advcyclingassoc

Adventure Travel Trade AssociationEstablished in 1990, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) serves more than 900 members in 80 countries worldwide. Members predominantly include tour operators, tourism boards, specialty agents and accommodations with a vested interest in the sustainable development of adventure tourism. The ATTA delivers solutions and connections that propel members towards their business goals and the industry toward a responsible and profitable future. Through its regional AdventureConnect events and annual Adventure Travel World Summit trade conference, the ATTA excels in professional learning, networking and partnering services. With expertise in research, education, adventure travel industry news and promotion, members of the ATTA receive competitive opportunities that help establish them as leaders in adventure tourism. (www.adventuretravel.biz)

APTA – Assn. for the Promotion of Tourism to AfricaAPTA (Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa) is a nationwide, volunteer, nonprofit organization of Travel Professionals whose goal and purpose is to educate the Travel Trade on effectively selling and promoting tourism to Africa. With 13 Chapter’s across the USA and members throughout Africa, APTA provides a strong network of tour operators, suppliers and travel agents who are dedicated to tourism to Africa and her Islands.

ASTAASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world’s largest association of travel professionals. Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.

ATA – Africa Travel AssociationThe Africa Travel Association (ATA) is the leading global industry trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa.

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education FoundationWin a Caribbean hotel stay at the CHTA Education Foundation Silent Charity Auction. Attendees can bid on stays at over 150 participating hotels, including luxury properties such as Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua, St. Martin’s La Samanna, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, Barbados’ Mango Bay, The Landings in St. Lucia and Avila Hotel in Curaçao. In addition, attendees can bid on attractions and other travel-related auctions, such as roundtrip flights to any of Cape Air’s Caribbean destinations. All proceeds benefit Caribbean hospitality students in need of financial assistance.

Caribbean Tourism OrganizationThe Caribbean’s tourism development agency with membership of over 30 governments as well as private sector entities. The CTO disseminates information on behalf of its members to consumers and the travel trade.

Cruise Lines International Association, Inc.Currently composed of 25 leading cruise companies serving North America, some 16,000 travel agent members and nearly 100 of the most innovative suppliers of goods and services as Executive Partners, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise association and is dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry. CLIA exists to promote all measures that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment, educate and train its travel agent members and promote and explain the value, desirability and affordability of the cruise vacation experience.

IACPFor more than 30 years, the International Association of Culinary Professionals has been connecting culinary professionals with the people, places and knowledge they need to succeed. IACP offers members an array of educational and networking experiences, including monthly Speaker Series webinars; Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) credentialing; Annual Conference, regional, and local events; and a prestigious annual awards program that recognizes the most accomplished in the industry.

International Gay & Lesbian Travel AssociationThe International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is a great tool to find LGBT travel businesses and destinations. Whether it be for individual, group, corporate, or student travel, we have the best locations and the best packages for your perfect getaway.

National Association of Railroad PassengersThe mission of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) is to work for a modern, customer-focused national passenger train network that provides a travel choice Americans want.

Pacific Asia Travel AssociationThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. In partnership with PATA’s private and public sector members, we enhance the sustainable growth, value and quality of travel and tourism to, from and within the region. www.pata.org

Professional Travel Bloggers Association The Professional Travel Bloggers Association (PTBA) is a non-profit association run by travel bloggers through an elected Board of Directors and Officers. The PTBA seeks to improve the professionalism of travel blogging and also assist the travel blogging industry become a more established profession in the travel industry. Travel bloggers that have been blogging for more than 9 months and have more than 3,000 page views in the last 30 days are eligible to become members and there is also an industry membership for those interested in having access to the PTBA blogger search engine, which allows industry members to search for bloggers using more than 30 different criteria. If you have any questions about the PTBA, please send an email to contact@travelbloggersassociation.com.

Society of American Travel WritersThe Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) includes North America’s foremost travel writers, editors, photographers, broadcast/video/film producers, and public relations professionals.

The International Ecotourism Society The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is a non-profit association committed to promoting responsible tourism practices that benefit conservation and communities worldwide. Representing voices from all corners of the world, TIES’ global network supports and is supported by members from over 120 countries, leading vital efforts to make travel and tourism more sustainable. Our membership services, industry outreach and educational programs help organizations, communities and individuals promote and practice the principles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism.   http://www.ecotourism.org

United States Tour Operators AssociationThe United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a professional association representing the tour operator industry. We are composed of companies whose tours and packages encompass the entire globe and who conduct business in the U.S. USTOA was founded in 1972 by a small group of California tour operators concerned about tour operator bankruptcies. USTOA members number among the top names in travel and represent the entire spectrum of vacation packages and tours available today. In fact, our member companies are responsible for the majority of tours and vacation packages sold by travel agents in the U.S.

Well-Being TravelWell-Being Travel is a leading marketing organization focusing on health, wellness and medical travel. It helps distinguish its member travel professionals as health and wellness aficionados while serving as an expert consulting service that manages medical travel needs around the world.  Visit www.well-beingtravel.com for more information.  

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Holiday Buying Show for Bars Restaurants and Retail

Where & When?

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

11th Avenue & West 38th Street, New York City, NY. 10001
Monday, September 9, 2013 – 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 – 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

What is The 2013 Holiday Buying Show? It is the most timely, all-inclusive opportunity that will bring you success in today’s hospitality marketplace. Everything you need to run a successful business will be available all in one place.

This is truly the 1st all-encompassing show and conference for the entire on-premise, off-premise establishments and hospitality community in the United States. The Holiday Buying Show will provide this comprehensive forum to present your beverage brands, equipment /services, and technology to the precise buying customer that you need to sell to and promote your brands.

Why is it held in New York City?

In New York City, there are more on & off premise establishments within 2 hours of the world renowned Javits Convention Center than any other place on earth! New York City has the heaviest concentration of bars, restaurants and retail in the entire world. Hospitality buyers do not have to travel far distances to participate and gain the knowledge that is needed to succeed in this most demanding industry.

What will make The 2013 Holiday Buying Show the “Must-Attend” event? Meet our new Media Sponsor, The Tasting Panel.

The new scope and direction of The 2013 Holiday Buying Show is to simply bring in more On-Premise food & beverage buyers, distributors, owners and operators, purchasing executives, bartenders and chefs, caterers and Off-Premise retailers. One of the major ingredients to accomplish this objective is the show’s premier Media Sponsor, The Tasting Panel Magazine. With the leadership of world famous Anthony Dias Blue and Publisher Meridith May, The Tasting Panel has one of the largest circulations and influence in the Industry and the United States. Media penetration will be formidable with over 90,000 monthly circulation and a heavy readership of bar and restaurant personnel, F & B Directors, retailers and staff. In addition, The Tasting Panel will bring a new, innovative educational seminar series that will facilitate the opportunity to have one-on-one buying experiences with suppliers.

Why The 2013 Holiday Buying Show is September 9-10, 2013?

What type of brands, equipment and services will be on hand at The 2013 Holiday Buying Show?

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show will feature the Best Vendors with their top brands, the latest innovations in technology and the largest selection of equipment and services in the Business! In addition, we will feature a wide variety of spirits, wine and beer including many of the new craft and luxury brands that are now hitting the shelves in the marketplace.

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show, in conjunction with The Tasting Panel, will present the most innovative, most productive educational seminars in the Industry.

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show will bring in the top industry experts to the show to present their best in management techniques along with new and innovative ideas to propel your business into the future and help you survive the daily grinds of business. It’s the hospitality’s business’s largest and most comprehensive educational program for industry professionals all under one roof. Best business practices, increasing your bottom line, advertising and promotions and new evolving technology all presented in an innovative format that will prove to dynamic and memorable in sharpening your skills.

Here is YOUR Best Opportunity to MEET THE BUYERS AND GROW YOUR REVENUE!

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show has more on & off premise establishments within 2 hours of the world renowned Javits Convention Center than any other place on earth! New York City has the heaviest concentration of bars, restaurants and retail in the entire world. Hospitality buyers do not have to travel far distances to participate and gain the knowledge that is needed to succeed in this most demanding industry.

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show attracts owners, operators, managers, buyers and other industry professionals from the Tri-State area, the Northeast, Eastern Seaboard and the entire United States. With the expanded advertising and promotion by The Tasting Panel, including direct mailings, targeted e-mail and faxing, blogging to social media sites, telemarketing to thousands of establishments, other Industry publications, seminars, guest appearances and after show parties, The 2013 Holiday Buying Show promises to make your participation profitable and the perfect Holiday branding event!

New York City Move In Made Easy!

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show offers exhibitors the only complete package in the trade show industry, and we do it for one low price. New York City is now affordable! Included in each of your standard 100 sq. ft. exhibit spaces are:

The 2013 Holiday Buying Show will present new and exciting features that will attract the attendees that make the decisions for their establishments. New York City is the Greatest City in the World; so sign-up early to get the best space available.

• AdvancedIDdection.com
• AMI Entertainment Network
• APU Joint Stock Company
• Avellino Spirits
• Balconesdistilling.com
• Balls Vodka
• Baron Nahmias
• Bekseju USA Inc
• Big Ass Fans –
• Branding Shorts
• Cayrum
• Cayrum
• Clever Imports, LLC
• Coastal Seafoods
• Coca-Cola Refreshments
• College Enterprises
• Con Edison
• Concepts in Promotion
• Cool Nerd Media Inc.
• Culinary Depot Inc.
• Dandy Lion Tea
• Demetrio Tequila
• Dibella Baking Company
• Dos Armadilos Tequila C/O International Premium Spirits
• Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
• Global Brewers Guild
• Gtech
• Gunter Wilheim Cutlery
• Heartbreaking Dawns
• Icewine Exclusives
• IDScan.net
• John Celli Custom Furniture & Design
• Jura – Upscale Coffee
• Klein Electronics
• Leebro Systems
• Liberty Paper Company
• McDonald Paper & Plastic
• Medco Atlantic Corp
• Merchandise Connection International Inc
• Modern Line Furniture
• New York State Lottery
• Opal Payment Solutions/Harfortouch
• Park Street Imports
• Paster Training Inc.
• Phillips Distilling Company
• Pimm-USA.com
• Port Morris Distillery
• Q-shu Sho-chu Project
• Rational
• Remember Forever Photography
• Royal Moscato Santero Rose
• S & H Independent Premium Brands Inc.
• Saharas
• Segal Law PLLC
• Shadow Beverage Group LTD
• Shiprite Bags
• Smart Bar Products
• Sociallybuzz
• St. Claire Vodka
• Stellar Importing Company
• The Noble Experiment NYC
• The Teaologist
• Tiburon Lockers
• Tillen Farms
• Tinplay
• Totally Mod
• Tuthilltown Spirits
• Victory Electronic Cigarettes
• View It Plus.com
• VodKila
• Western American Whiskey
• Winz International Spirits Exchange LLC
• Your Body Is Water

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