AHMA's Annual Conference & Leadership Forum Features Hundreds Of Vendors

The Lodging Expo includes more than 200 vendors featuring new and innovative products and services including advertising; marketing; signs and displays; cleaning and maintenance; construction; engineering and design; environmental; fitness and entertainment; food and beverage; foodservice equipment and supplies; franchise; finance and management; furnishings and fixtures; guest amenities and services; industry affiliated groups; safety and security; and uniform, linens, and beddings. In addition, a technology pavilion will display software and Internet options for the hospitality industry.

"AH&MA's extraordinary trade show is a result of the enormous demand from industry suppliers and past show attendees," said Convention Chairman John Russell, AH&MA 2000 vice chairman and executive director, Cendant Travel Division. "This is one of the best opportunities hoteliers have to shop for new products and services and meet with vendors face to face to learn which products are right for their staff and property."

For additional information on The Lodging Expo and annual conference, contact Christine Gammill, George Little Management, Inc., at (914) 421-3290 or send an e-mail to christine_gammill@glmshows.com. The trade show will be open Wednesday, April 12 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Also, $1,000 cash drawings will be held in the exhibit hall at three different times during the conference (attendees must be present to win). Day passes to The Lodging Expo are available for $25, and full conference day passes are available for $275.

The Hyatt Regency Phoenix and Crowne Plaza are extending special rates of $175 and $165 occupancy, respectively, if booked by March 20. Continental (call 800/468-7022, refer to code ZGWU, reference code IDGJNL) and Southwest (call 800/433-5368, meeting identifier K6269) are offering a 10 percent discount off the lowest available fares.

AH&MA, founded in 1910, is a federation of state lodging associations throughout the United States with some 11,000 members worldwide, representing more than 1.4 million rooms. AH&MA provides operations, technical, educational, marketing, and communications services plus governmental affairs representation to the lodging industry.