The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) and Boutique Media Group today announced the launch of boutique DESIGN New York, a groundbreaking new hospitality interiors fair that will coincide with the 95th annual IH/M&RS in November 2010. Featuring an edited selection of 200 exhibitors, boutique DESIGN New York will serve as an opportunity for interior product manufacturers to showcase the latest in high-end, unique and innovative design products for hospitality.

"This exciting new fair fulfills an industry need for an event that caters specifically to the growing boutique hotel community," said John Russell, CEO of NYLO Hotels, IH/M&RS board member and boutique DESIGN New York advisory board member. "Boutique DESIGN New York will motivate and inspire the industry while bringing together designers, purchasing and development firms with the owners and operators in attendance at the IH/M&RS."

Product categories to be featured include furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabric, seating, accessories, artwork, carpet and flooring, materials, bath and spa, and tabletop for application in hotels, restaurants, casinos and nightclubs.

"We are thrilled to launch this innovative new fair in New York in partnership with such respected hotel organizations," said Michael Schneider, president of Boutique Media Group. "Boutique DESIGN New York will level the competitive playing field on the fair floor by attractively showcasing in one venue established brands alongside up and coming resources, offering both large and small vendors an amazing opportunity to show."

Set in its own unique space in the Galleria and River Pavilion of New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the fair also will feature a model room trend display, illy® networking cafe and the boutique DESIGN Awards. More than 3,000 interior designers, architects and purchasing executives are expected to attend, along with crossover participation from hospitality property owners and operators in attendance at the IH/M&RS.

The 95th annual IH/M&RS will run November 13-16, 2010, with boutique DESIGN New York running November 14-15. For boutique DESIGN New York exhibitor information, contact Michael Schneider at 914-923-0616 x14 or [email protected], or Alex Cabat at 914-421-3372 or [email protected]. Additional details are available online, at .

Boutique DESIGN New York is a joint venture between the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association and Boutique Media Group, and is managed by GLM®, a dmg world media business.

Melissa Gray
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