CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Association announced that attendee registration for its 2013 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) is now open. NRA Show 2013 will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, May 18 to 21. The event is the restaurant and hospitality industry’s premier trade show and an opportunity to gain inspiration from renowned experts, innovative suppliers, celebrated chefs and tens of thousands of industry professionals.
The co-located IWSB 2013 will take place May 19 to 20, and is the only beverage alcohol event exclusively focused on growing restaurant and hospitality bar programs. Now in its sixth year, the successful IWSB features hundreds of established and emerging alcohol brands and labels and influential beverage alcohol buyers.
“Success in the restaurant and foodservice industry is dependent upon a thoughtful and strategic business plan,” said Mary Pat Heftman, executive vice president of conventions for the National Restaurant Association. “NRA Show 2013 provides attendees unmatched opportunity to discover innovative equipment and supplies, as well as the latest technology, services and ideas that streamline operations and engage customers. By registering early, attendees are able to take advantage of special pricing.”
“NRA Show 2013 will build upon the success of the 2012 Show, which posted strong growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers, and provided attendees with a sold-out exhibit floor of more than 1,900 suppliers offering a range of new products and services,” Heftman added. “We are bringing back all the excitement of our popular celebrity chef culinary demonstrations, learning opportunities and insight into the hottest trends, as well as some brand new features and events.”
