This year, the Show featured a number of relief and recovery-directed activities in addition to its typical business-to-business offerings. Among highlights were a Unity Day Opening Ceremony in which industry leaders paid tribute to New York City emergency personnel and armed forces representatives and �Say Thanks to a Hero� luncheons which raised funds for the Twin Towers Fund, Uniformed Firefighter�s Association Widows� & Children�s Fund and Windows of Hope. 

The IH/M&RS also offered participants over 30 educational programs addressing security, travel and tourism and today�s economy. The Restaurant Futurists Conference returned for the second year, presenting 15 sessions focusing on recovery issues for the restaurant industry, including a continuing education day. This year�s market also included many Show-sponsored special events. Highlights were the 21st annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design; the 86th Annual International Hospitality Ball; �Farmer�s and Chefs,� a Taste-Around Benefit. Proceeds from these events will benefit disaster relief charities. 

�We are proud and pleased with the turn-out at this year�s IH/M&RS. We decided to lead by example, to show that tradeshows and market gatherings are critical to our business, and the end results are very positive.�  Gene Rupnik, Chairman, IH/M&RS Board of Directors 

�The results of this year�s IH/M&RS are very encouraging for the industry. Although attendance was down, exhibitors were pleased with the quality of buyers who attended and were ready to do business. A significant example of the business-focused attitude exhibited at the IH/M&RS this year was that of U.S. Air Force Purchasing, spending over $12 million on the Showfloor.�  Christian Falkenberg, show manager 

Exhibitor Feedback 

�This was our first time here and we�ve had a good response to our product. We�re very happy with the quality of buyers. They have been very receptive and we�ve made a number of different contacts � independent chains, privately owned, franchises, meeting and banquet planners, assisted living, and the armed services.� Dan Ottow, Kane Graphical Corp. 

�There has been a great sense of unity and enthusiasm at this Show. This was our first time here, and it has been great. We�ve made a good mix of contacts and will be back next year � absolutely!�  Mark Schexnayder, Louisiana Seafood 

�This year, our market had a fabulous Show! Our new spa line was very popular, and we saw four and five star boutique hoteliers, consultants and planners, and more interior designers this year than any other year. Patrick Gallagher, Pacific Direct 

�Our expectations coming in were lower because of recent events, but we�ve had a good Show and we�ve had good leads and the quality of the buyers was good for our business.� Hans Dietsch, Dometic 

Market Offerings 

The 2001 IH/M&RS offered hospitality and foodservice professionals a breadth of resources, defining its strengths in the areas of design, technology and foodservice. The design component was once again the Show�s largest category, featuring 550 exhibitors offering the latest products and services in hospitality design. 

The technology section presented 200 companies, including the Show�s Technology Innovation Center, sponsored by Hospitality Upgrade, which featured interactive kiosks offering the latest lodging and foodservice solution providers as well as hands-on test opportunities. In addition, the IH/M&RS e-Business Center offered complimentary Internet and e-mail access to Show participants, providing the opportunity to stay in touch with their home office while at the Show. 

The IH/M&RS �Culinary Resource Center� presented 600 exhibitors within the Show�s �Food & Beverage� and �Foodservice Equipment and Supplies� sections. Also featured were eight live demonstrations by renowned chefs in the IH/M&RS Demonstration Kitchen, hosted by Food Arts magazine and �Say Thanks to a Hero� luncheons, with teams of chefs preparing 200 lunches daily for New York City emergency personnel and Show participants. 

Awards at the Salon of Culinary Art 

The 133rd edition of the Salon of Culinary Art awarded two of its top honors during the IH/M&RS: The Marc L. Sarrazin Trophy for Buffet Presentation was presented to the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY and The Medal of the French Government was awarded to Biaggio Settepani of Bruno Bakery, Brooklyn, NY. The Salon, presented at the IH/M&RS in conjunction with the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, featured 60 participants submitting 200 works of culinary art and display. 

Editors� Choice Awards for Best New Products 

A panel of 14 industry editors reviewed 159 entries and selected winners in five categories for the 6th annual Editors� Choice Awards for Best New Products. Of the five winners, VingCard Elsafe, Inc. was named �Best of Show,� receiving the Kenneth F. Hine �Best of Show� Award as well as the award for Best New Product in the Technology category. Other recipients were: Chris�s Cookies for Food & Beverage, Eastern Tabletop Mfg. Company for Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, Geberit Manufacturing for Furnishings & Fixtures, and Water Journey®, for Amenities. 

Gold Key Awards Winners Announced 

Grand Prize Winners for the 21st annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design were announced on Monday, November 12, 2001. For the first time this year, a �Best of Show� Award was presented to one of the Grand Prize Winners. 

Best of Show Award 
  II By IV Design (Toronto, Canada) for Rain, Toronto, Canada 

Restaurants * Seating To 110 
  II By IV Design (Toronto, Canada) for Rain, Toronto, Canada 

Restaurants * Seating Over 110 
  Rockwell Group (New York, NY) for Alma de Cuba, Philadelphia, PA 

Guest Rooms 
  HDC € Hotel Design Consultants (Pacific Palisades, CA) for Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, Marbella, Spain 

Suites 
  HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates (Atlanta, GA) for Le Saint Geran � Presidential Suite, Belle Mar, Mauritius 

Lobby/Reception Area 
  Rockwell Group (New York, NY) for Chambers, New York, NY 

Spa/Resort 
  Robert D. Henry Architects (New York, NY) for AJUNE Medi-Spa, New York, NY 

Senior Living Facility 
  John Lape (Portland, OR) for Courtyard Fountains at Gresham � Phase II, Gresham, OR 

From the ticket proceeds of the Awards Breakfast, a $5,000 donation will be made to the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH), a non-profit organization that provides professional development opportunities to women in the hospitality industry. NEWH has pledged, in 2001, to use these funds to establish a scholarship for the children of hotel and restaurant employees who lost their lives on September 11th. These special scholarship funds will be distributed through the NEWH�s New York chapter. 

The Gold Key Awards competition, which is sponsored by Hospitality Design and Hotel & Motel Management magazines, recognizes designers of restaurants and lodging properties for excellence in design. 

Future Dates and Information 

The 87th annual IH/M&RS is scheduled for November 9-12, 2002, at New York City�s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Exhibitor information is available by contacting Christian Falkenberg, show manager, at GLM, Ten Bank Street, White Plains, NY, 10606. Telephone (914) 421-3296. Fax (914) 948-6180. E-mail: [email protected]. Attendee information is available by visiting the Show�s website at www.ihmrs.com. Additional information may be obtained by contacting GLM�s Customer Service Department at (914) 421-3206. 

The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show features exhibitors in 12 distinct product sections: Advertising & Promotion; Cleaning & Maintenance; The Environment; Food & Beverage; Foodservice Equipment & Supplies; Fitness, Leisure & Entertainment; Franchise, Finance & Management; Furnishings & Fixtures; Guest Amenities & Services; Tabletop; Technology; and Uniforms, Linens & Beddings. 

The IH/M&RS is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association; the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.; and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Inc. The Show is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM).