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New Products Presented to Five Winners During IH/M&RS |
NEW YORK, NY, November 9, 2002... The Seventh Annual Editors� Choice Awards for Best New Products were presented to five winners, along with the Kenneth F. Hine Award for �Best of Show,� during the Opening Ceremony of the 87th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) on November 9, 2002, at New York City�s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. �The Editors� Choice Awards allow exhibiting companies to introduce cutting-edge products to the market, showcasing the innovations and developments in the hospitality industry today,� said Christian Falkenberg, show manager. A panel of 11 industry editors reviewed 165 entries and selected winners in five categories: Amenities, Food & Beverage, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, Furnishings & Fixtures and Technology. The �Best of Show� was chosen from among the five winners, and presented to Table Shox for their submission in the Fixtures & Furnishings category for self-adjustable hydraulic glides that eliminate tables from wobbling. Winners of the 2002 Editors� Choice Awards:
Judges for the Seventh Annual Editors� Choice Awards for Best New Products were: Paul Frumkin, Nation�s Restaurant News; Jeff Higley, Hotel & Motel Management; Dick Johnson, Hospitality Upgrade/Hotel-Online; Fred Klashman, Total Food Service; Howard Marshall, Global Foodservice; Kim McCallion, Yankee Foodservice; Marla Misek, Lodging; Rita Negrete, Equipment Solutions; Rebecca Oliva, Hotels; Mitchell Schechter, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies; and Brian Ward, Foodservice Equipment Reports. The 87th annual 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 and is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM®). The IH/M&RS features more than 1,750 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts approximately 45,000 in total trade attendance. |
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Cathy Steel (914) 421-3364 [email protected] |
Also See | Post Show Report For International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, November 10-13, 2001 / November 2001 |
The 2000 Post Show Report - International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show / Nov 2000 |