Events Calendar

World Travel India 2004, February 5-8,at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai

January

5-8-Professional Convention Management Association Annual Meeting, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, 312-423-7262, www.pcma.org

9-The Mid-America Hospitality Forum, presented by the Educational Foundation of the Hotel/Motel Association of Greater Kansas City, University of Missouri, Kansas City, 816-421-3646, www.kansascitylodging.org

12-15-Days Inns Worldwide International Conference, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia, 973-496-2531, www.daysinn.com

14-Travel Industry Association of America's State of the Industry Luncheon, Washington, D.C., www.tia.org

15-19-SATH 7th World Congress for Travelers with Disabilities & the Mature Traveler, Hilton Miami Airport, Miami, 800-513-1126, www.sath.org

19-21-International Restaurant & Foodservice Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, 888-334-8705, www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com

20-23-HOSTEC/EURHOTEC 2003, NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom, www.hostec-eurhotec.com

20-23-Louisiana Travel & Tourism Summit, Lafayette, 225-346-1857, www.southeasttourism.org

21-22-The Massachusetts Lodging Association's Annual Conference, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 617-720-1776, www.masslodging.com

22-23-South Dakota Governor's Conference on Tourism, Ramkota RiverCentre, Pierre, 605-773-3301, www.travelsd.com

26-28-Hospitality Management Summit, Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico,

www.hospitalitymanagementsummit.com

27-29-Americas Lodging Investment Summit, Century Plaza Hotel and the St. Regis Hotel & Spa,

Los Angeles, 949-574-8500, www.alisconference.com

28-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's Travel Industry Awards Dinner, Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, 609-628-2348, www.hsmai.org

28-29-WESTEX 2003: Rocky Mountain Regional Foodservice & Hospitality Exposition, Merchandise Mart, Denver, 800-522-2972, www.coloradorestaurant.com

28-30-28th Annual Hotel Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 843-448-9483, www.hmrsss.com

30-Feb 3-Hotel Brokers International 2003 Annual Meeting, Aladdin Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, 816-505-4315, www.hmba.com

February

2-4-Meeting Professionals International Educational Conference-North America, Orlando, 972-702-3000, www.mpiweb.org

3-4-11th Annual Hotel Association of Canada Conference and Trade Show, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, 613-237-7149

3-7-76th Club Managers Association of America World Conference on Club Management, Fountainbleau Hilton, Miami Beach, 703-739-9500, www.cmaa.org

7-15th Annual Hospitality Awards Recognition Dinner, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas, 816-421-3646, www.kansascitylodging.com

10-New Mexico Lodging Association's Legislative Meeting and Dinner, Santa Fe, 505-983-4554, www.nmhotels.com

12-Maine Governor's Conference on Tourism, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, 207-797-9228

12-Utah Hotel & Lodging Association's Seventh Annual Legislative Dinner, Salt Lake City, 801-359-0104, www.uhla.org

13-International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus' Destinations Showcase, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., 202-296-7888, www.destinationsshowcase.com

15-18-43rd Annual International Franchise Association Convention, Marriott Rivercenter and San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, 202-628-8000, ifa@franchise.org

16-20-The California Travel Industry Association's Travel Market, Los Angeles/Hollywood and San Diego North, 916-443-3703, www.caltia.com

21-Hospitality Restaurant Professionals Forum & Human Resources Seminar, Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport, 512-249-5333, www.hftp.org

21-22-U.S. Franchise Systems Systemwide Conference, Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, 404-235-7441

22-25-2003 International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus' Idea Fair, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, 202-835-4206, www.iacvb.org

23-25-45th Annual Upper Midwest Hospitality, Restaurant & Lodging Show, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, 914-421-3200, www.upshowonline.com

23-25-Heartland of America Innkeepers Conference, Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Missouri, www.paii.org

23-26-COEX: 30th Chain Operators Exchange, Fountainbleau Hilton, Miami Beach, 312-540-4400 TBD-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's European Conference, www.hsmai.org

March

2-4-Third Annual Resort Management Conference, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California, 303-961-4560, www.resort-mgmt.com

4-5-Alaska Hospitality & Foodservice Expo, Anchorage, 907-277-7469

5-21st Annual Travel and Tourism Industry Unity Dinner, Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., 202-408-8422, www.tia.org

7-Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Gala Dinner, Chicago Marriott Hotel, 312-346-3135, www.illinoishotels.org

8-12-65th Semi-Annual Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) Conference, St. Louis Hyatt Regency at Union Station, 800-463-5918, www.chart.org

11-12-Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association Annual Conference, Sheraton Lansing, 517-267-8989, www.michiganhotels.org

11-13-International Hotel Investment Forum, Hotel Inter-Continental, Berlin, Germany, 44-0-20-8987-0975, www.berlinconference.com

16-18-Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism, Fort Smith, 501-682-1088, www.state.ar.us

16-18-Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism, Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, www.wigcot.org

19-21-International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus Sales & Marketing Executive Forum, Westin La Paloma, Tucson, 202-835-4206, www.iacvb.org

23-25-New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association Annual Conference, Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, 845-255-1000, www.nyshta.org

24-25-Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals' Club & Hotel Controllers Conference, Radisson Hotel, New Orleans, www.hftp.org

24-25-Travel Montana Governor's Conference on Tourism and Recreation, Helena, 406-841-2870, www.travelmontana.state.mt.us

25-26-Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association Hoosier Hospitality Conference, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, 317-673-4211, www.indianahotels.org

25-26-34th International Night Club & Bar Convention & Trade Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, 888-966-2727, www.nightclub.com

26-Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo 2003, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, 207-623-2178, www.mainerestaurant.com

29-April 1-2003 Southeast Tourism Spring Meeting, Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama, www.southeasttourism.org

30-April 2-The Women's Foodservice Forum's Annual Leadership Development Conference, Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, www.womensfoodserviceforum.com

31-April 1-Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, 416-777-8612, www.kpmg.ca

April

1-3-7th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel, Bermuda, 787-725-9139, www.caribbeanhotels.org

2-3-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association's Affordable Meeting Exposition and Conference, Navy Pier, Chicago, 800-272-SHOW, www.affordablemeetings.com

4-8-American Resort Development Association's 2003 International Convention & Expo, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, 202-371-6700, www.arda.org

6-8-Americinn Annual Convention, RiverCentre of St. Paul, Minnesota, 952-294-5272

6-8-North Carolina Governor's Conference on Tourism, TBD, 919-733-4171, www.southeasttourism.org

6-8-Northeast Foodservice & Lodging Exposition and Conference, Bayside Exposition Center, Boston, 508-366-4144, www.northeastfoodservice.com

7-9-Wyoming Governor's Conference and Tourism Expo, Parkway Plaza and Convention Center, Casper, 307-634-8816, www.state.wy.us

11-13-12th Annual International Franchise Expo, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., 201-226-1130, www.ifeinfo.com

13-15-Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism, Chinook Winds Conference Center, Lincoln City, www.traveloregon.com

13-17-52nd Annual Pacific Asia Travel Association Conference, Bali, Indonesia, www.pata.org

24-International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus' Destinations Showcase, Madison Square Garden Expo Center, New York City, www.destinationsshowcase.com

24-26-Asian American Hotel Owners Association's Annual Conference, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California, 404-816-5759, www.aahoa.com

26-30-International Association of Reservations Executives' 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition, WestCoast Grand Hotel on Fifth Avenue, Seattle, 303-694-4728, www.iare.com

27-28-Spa & Resort Expo and Conference, Pier 94, New York City, 877-271-6789, www.spaandresortexpo.com

28-29-Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals' Club & Hotel Controllers Conference, Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, 512-249-5333, www.hftp.org

30-May 2-Idaho Lodging & Restaurant Association Annual Convention and Governor's Conference on Recreation and Tourism, Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, 208-334-2470, www.visitid.org

May

1-3-Hospitality Design Expo & Conference, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, 703-488-2944, www.hdexpo.com

1-4-Wingate Inns Annual Meeting, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, 800-428-3123, www.wingateinns.com

2-5-American Society of Travel Agents Northern Regional Conference, Orlando, 703-739-2782, www.astanet.com

11-13-International Franchise Association's 36th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., 202-628-8000, www.franchise.org

13-14-IBA/International Franchise Association's 20th Annual International Symposium on Franchising, Capitol Hilton, Washington, D.C., 202-628-8000, www.franchise.org

17-20-National Restaurant Hotel/Motel Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, 202-331-5900, www.restaurant.org

17-21-Travel Industry Association of America's International Pow Wow, Cervantes Convention Center at America's Center, St. Louis, 202-408-8422, www.tia.org

18-19-New Mexico Lodging Convention & Expo, Albuquerque, 505-983-4554, www.nmhotels.com

20-22-Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging's Annual Conference, Nittany Lion Inn, State College, 717-232-8880, www.patravel.org

June

1-3-25th Annual International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Marriott Marquis, New York City, 212-998-9140, hospitality.conf@nyu.edu

15-18-Travel and Tourism Research Association's 2003 Annual Conference, Adam's Mark, St. Louis, www.ttra.com

16-17-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's Affordable Meetings West, San Jose McErnery Convention Center, San Jose, California, 914-421-3270, www.hsmai.org

16-27-General Managers Program, Cornell University, Hotel School, Ithaca, New York, 607-255-4919, www.hotelschool.cornell.edu

18-19-Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, 702-878-9272, www.lvihrs.com

22-24-Southwest Foodservice Expo, Dallas Convention Center, 800-395-2872, www.swfoodexpo.com

22-25-Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2003 Annual Business Conference, Oslo, Norway, 763-212-1418

24-26-HITEC, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, 512-249-5333, www.hitecshow.org

July

9-10-Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality, & Foodservice Expo, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Honolulu, 808-254-1773, www.douglastradeshows.com

12-15-The Resort Hotels Association's Annual Conference 2003, Callaway Resort and Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, 800-225-5292, www.resorthotelinsurance.com

13-15-Alabama Tourism Partnership Governor's Conference, Huntsville Hilton, Huntsville, Alabama, 334-271-0050, sfaulk@tourism.state.al.us

17-23-Eighth International Multicultural Tourism/Hotel Ownership Summit & Trade Show, Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Resort, South Beach, Florida, 954-792-2579, www.africanamericantravel.com

19-22-International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus' 89th Annual Convention, Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, 202-296-7888, www.iacvb.org

25-29-American Culinary Federation National Convention and Trade Expo, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., 800-624-9458, www.acfchefs.org

31-International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus' Destinations Showcase, Navy Pier, Chicago, www.destinationsshowcase.com

August

2-4-Western Foodservice & Hospitality Exposition 2003, Los Angeles Convention Center, 203-840-5633, www.westernfoodexpo.com

3-6-Semi-Annual Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers Conference, Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, Florida, 800-463-5918, www.chart.org

6-9-CHRIE Annual Conference & Exposition, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells, California, 804-346-4800, www.chrie.org

23-26-The Travel Industry Association of America's Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations, Grove Park Inn Resort, Asheville, North Carolina, www.tia.org

26-28-Florida Hotel & Motel Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Orlando, 850-224-2888, www.flahotel.com

September

3-4-HSMAI's Affordable Meetings National, New Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., 914-421-3270, www.hsmai.org

3-5-Tennessee Hotel & Lodging Association Conference, location TBD, Nashville

17-19-First International Hotel Conference, Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 312-595-1390, www.internationalhotelconference.com

18-19-Utah Hotel & Lodging Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Salt Lake City, 801-359-0104, www.uhla.org

19-21-Florida Restaurant Association Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, 850-224-2250, www.flra.com

21-24-Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators Conference, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, www.mufso.com

TBD-California Hotel & Lodging Association's Rural Tourism Conference, 916-444-5780, www.caltia.com

TBD-International Society of Hospitality Consultants 2003 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, 703-684-6681, www.ishc.org

October

1-3-Pacific Asia Travel Association's Travel Mart, Suntech, Singapore, www.pata.org

14-15-Great Southwest Lodging & Restaurant Show, Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, 602-277-6290, www.southwestshow.com

14-17-The Lodging Conference, Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, Phoenix, 602-955-6600, www.lodginglink.com

14-17-International Executive Housekeepers Association's 39th Annual Convention, Chicago, 614-895-7166, www.ieha.org

15-17-Ohio's Conference on Tourism, Cincinnati, 800-896-4682, www.ohiotravel.org

15-18-Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals' Annual Convention & Tradeshow, Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, 800-646-4387, www.hftp.org

16-18-Arkansas Hospitality Association's Annual Convention & Trade Show, Little Rock, 501-376-2323

16-19-Ramada Hotels Annual Convention, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, Florida, 973-496-8033, www.ramada.com

19-21-Maryland Governor's Conference, Maryland Office of Tourism Development and Maryland Tourism Council, Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center, Ellicot City, 410-974-447

21-23-Travel Industry Association Marketing Outlook Forum, Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas, 202-408-8422, www.tia.org

22-23-Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, Timonium, Maryland, 800-874-1313, www.marylandrestaurants.com

24-26-American Society of Travel Agents World Travel Congress, Miami, 703-739-2782, www.astanet.com

27-29-Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show, Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, 262-782-2851

TBD-Florida International Restaurant and Hotel Expo 2003, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, www.firhe.com

November

2-5-Best Western International Annual Convention, San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, 602-957-5807

5-Hotel and Motel Association of Greater Kansas City Educational Foundation Fundraiser, Kansas City, Missouri, www.kansascitylodging.org

14-19-The National Tour Association's Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, 859-226-4252, www.ntaonline.com

22-24-The National Trust Historic Hotels of America Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Union Station, St. Louis, 202-588-6061, www.historichotels.org

TBD-Hospitality Trade Exposition 2003, Burlington, Vermont, 802-660-9001

TBD-Vermont Lodging & Restaurant Showcase, Burlington, 802-660-9001

December

TBD-Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association Annual Convention, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, 401-223-1120, www.rihospitality.org

TBD-Stars of the Industry Luncheon and Annual Meeting, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, www.illinoishotels.org