IH/M&RS exhibitors are encouraged to submit unique products or services that are being introduced to the market this year. Editors from the top hospitality and culinary trade publications will review all submissions. Judging will be based on innovative product design, answer to industry need, or use of a new technology.

�The Editors� Choice Awards gives exhibitors the opportunity to introduce their innovative products to the press before opening day,� said Christian Falkenberg, show manager of the IH/M&RS. �The Editors� Choice Awards gives the hospitality industry a venue to honor its outstanding members.�

Awards in each of the five categories, as well as a �Best of Show� Award in honor of Kenneth F. Hine, former president of the International Hotel & Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, will be presented during the IH/M&RS Opening Ceremony, Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Additional information and entry forms are available online at www.ihmrs.com, or by contacting Jenny Monfort, IH/M&RS media coordinator, by telephone at (914) 421-3368, or by e-mail at [email protected].

The 88th annual IH/M&RS will be held November 8-11, 2003, at New York City�s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The IH/M&RS presents approximately 1,800 exhibitors in five distinct markets: Décor, 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 GLM�s 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.