WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 2, 2012…A new initiative that will revolutionize foodservice retail venues will debut at the upcoming International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS), November 11-13, 2012, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, offering thousands of industry professionals inspiration to take back to their foodservice establishments. Inspired and created by Marsha Diamond, MA, RD, M. Diamond, LLC; Robert Doland, FCSI, Jacobs, Doland and Beer; and Joe Ferri, Jr., Pecinka-Ferri Associates, the space will encourage owners and operators to step outside the box when planning or renovating a facility.

Foodservice Pioneering Concepts will demonstrate a footprint that offers energy, space and labor savings, while also enhancing the aesthetics of a foodservice retail venue for a more positive customer experience. The 800-square foot, full-size model concept space will feature state-of-the-art equipment from such companies as ACP Menumaster, Blendtec, Continental Refrigerator, Federal, Franke, Gasser, and Multiteria.  

“Whether you are a full service hotel, short stay hotel, corporate, healthcare or college/university foodservice operation, Foodservice Pioneering Concepts is a must-see,” said Marsha Diamond, foodservice business development consultant and strategic public speaker. “This space is full of great inspirations to showcase your food creativity with innovative design ideas that will generate revenue and impress your customers.”

“The IHMRS is all about discovering new products, with attendees seeking insight about applying new products or design concepts to their existing operations,” said Lynn White, IHMRS show manager. “Foodservice Pioneering Concepts does just that by combining the latest technologies and resources of select IHMRS exhibitors to create a retail venue in alternate locations/spaces  that will ‘wow’ customers, capture profits and service opportunities  and give operators an edge in today’s competitive environment".

Foodservice Pioneering Concepts will be featured in Booth 2057. A complete list of exhibitors, as well as attendee registration, is available online at www.ihmrs.com.

The 97th annual International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show will run Saturday, November 10, through Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 10, the IHMRS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 11, through Tuesday, November 13. The market will present nearly 700 exhibitors and attract some 25,000 industry professionals.

IHMRS is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (HANYC), and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSH&TA), and is managed by GLM.

For IHMRS exhibitor information, contact Lynn White, show manager, at [email protected] or (914) 421-3249. For attendee information, contact GLM Customer Relations at (800) 272-SHOW, or by email, at [email protected]. Additional information is available online, at www.ihmrs.com.