Well, the 2008 show is now behind us. It was a strong event with significant buying power on the show floor. The Hospitality Executives Forum was very well received and brought several major industry players to the UP Show. The Joint Board of Directors meeting also brought industry leaders to the event. The seminar track was exceptional this year and we received many positive comments on the quality of the sessions.
Now, we begin looking to next year. Clearly we do have some opportunities to bring more buyers to the floor and strengthen the offer to them with even more exhibitors. We've got an array of ideas that we've gathered from your feedback, from other shows acrosss the country and from our analysis of industry needs. Watch this blog for these ideas as they come to fruition.
If you have any ideas or thoughts on improving the show, we want to hear them. For example, one attendees said we need music on the show floor. I couldn't agree more. Listen for that next year. Check back regularly as we update you on the latest efforts to make this the premier foodservice and lodgingn show in the upper Midwest.
David Siegel, CAE, IOM
President & CEO, Hospitality Minnesota
Executive Vice President
Minnesota's Restaurant, Lodging and Resort & Campground Associations
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