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• Jan 15-17Caribbean Marketplace 2006A: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Convention CenterT: 787.725.9139. F: 787.725.9108E: marketplace@caribbeanhotels.orgW: www.caribbeanhotels.org/caribbeanmarketplace

• Jan 10-13The Special Event 2006 Conference & ShowA: Dallas, TX. Dallas Convention CenterT: Tom Lee 850-429-9034E: tlee@primediabusiness.comW: www.specialventsshow.primediabusiness.com

• Jan 10-15Vakantiebeurs-One of the world’s largestconsumer travel fairs with 138,000+ visitors.A: Utrecht, The Netherlands, Dutch JaarbeursT: +31 (0) 30 295 2705. E: info@vakantiebeurs.nlW: www.vakantiebeurs.nl

• Jan 11-15Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality(SATH) 10th World Congress A: Miami, FL. Hilton Miami AirportT: 1-561-361-0017. E: susan@sath.orgW: www.sath.org

• Jan 11-15Travel Show Chicago 2006 by OutsideMagazine & Chicago Sun-Times with 70,000+attendees & 350 exhibits. Co-located withBoat, RV & Outdoors ShowA: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place, 2301 S. LakeShore Drive Chicago, Illinois, 60616 W: www.travelshowchicago.com and W: www.discoverboating.com

• Jan 6-8VIB MaastrichtA: Maastrict, The Netherlands.MECC MaastrichtT: +31 (0) 43 383 83 83. E: vib@mecc.nlW: www.vibmaastricht.nl

• Jan 6-8Adventures In Travel Expo. Special show foradventure travelA: Chicago, IL. Donald E. StephensConvention CenterT: 1-203-878-2577E: register@adventureexpo.comW: www.adventureexpo.com

• Jan 6-15London Boat ShowA: London, UK. ExCelT: +44 (0) 1784 473377.E: info@boatshows.co.uk.W: londonboatshow.com

• Jan 12-15Ferien-Messe - International fair for holidays, travel and leisure A: MessezentrumWienNeu, Vienna, AustriaReed Travel ExhibitionsGabriele LindingerTel:+43 (0)1 727 20-531. F: +43 (0)1 727 20-434E: ferien@messe.at

• Jan 9HORECAVA 2006RAI Exhibition CenterAmsterdam, The NetherlandsOffers a complete overview of all productgroups in the horeca, restaurant, catering andwholesale business: edibles, kitchenequipment and other hardware, services,furnishing and inventory.T: +31 (0)20 5491212. F: +31 (0)20 5491843E: horecava@rai.nl

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• Jan 16Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridalshow with brides-to-be attending, andsupported by big bridal magazinesA: New York, NY. New York Marriot MarquisT: 1-954-522-7001F: 1-954-522-7337E: info@greatbridalexpo.comW: www.greatbridalexpo.com

• Jan 19-22FESPO Ferien Berne Holiday & Health FairA: Messeplatz BEA Bern Expo, Berne, SwitzerlandT: +41 (0)31 922 06 13. F: +41 (0)31 922 04 45E: info@ healthfair.chW: www.ferienmesse.ch

• Jan 22Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional showA: Boston, MA. Westin Copley Place 10T: 1-954-522-7001. F: 1-954-522-7337E: info@greatbridalexpo.com W: www.greatbridalexpo.com

• Jan 22-24MPI (Meeting Professionals International)Professional Education Conference for North AmericaA: Charlotte, NC. TBAW: www.mpiweb.org/education/pec

• Jan 13-15Monte Carlo Travel MarketInternational trade and public show forrefined and exclusive travelHôtel Mirabeau, MonacoT: (+377) 93.25.47.01. F:(+377) 93.25.12.79

E: info@monte-carlo-travel-market.com orE: sales@monte-carlo-travel-market.com

• Jan 13-15Adventures In Travel Expo. A: New York, NY. Jacob K. JavitsConvention CenterT: 1-203-878-2577E: register@adventureexpo.comW: www.adventureexpo.com

• Jan 14-22CMT Stuttgart-The Holiday Exhibition-Europe`s largest expo for caravaning,motoring and tourism. 1,400 exhibitors fromover 80 countries and 180,000 visitors(incl.10,000 trade visitors). First weekendfocuses on Cycling & Adventure HolidaysA: Stuttgart, Germany. Messe Exhibition CtrT: 0711/ 2589-730 E: brigitte.kreger@messe-stuttgart.deW: www.messe-stuttgart.de

• Jan 15-18INTERSUC-International Chocolate,Confectionary, Pastry, Biscuit & GourmetProducts ExhibitionA: Paris, France. Paris Nord-VillepinteT: (33-1) 49 68 5226. F: (33-1) 49 68 5630E: aurbain@exposium.frW: www.intersuc.com

• Jan 16-26The Hotel School General Managers Program(GMP January) 2006 with Cornell Universityat Statler Hotel, Ithaca, NY Industry-focused programs at a top int’l hotelmanagement school. Offers G.M.’s andqualified Asst. Managers from full serviceproperties an opportunity to sharpenleadership and creative problem solving skills.T: +1 607-255 4919E: exec_ed_hotel@sha.cornell.edu

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E: aida.maestas@latimes.comW: www.latimes.com/extras/travelshow

• Jan 29-Feb 1ISM International Sweets and Biscuit Fair.Major confectionary industry fair.34,000 buyers from 140 countries. A: Cologne, Germany. Koelnmesse, Cologne Exhibition CentreT: +49 221 821-2700. F: +49 221 821-3592E: s.griese@koelnmesse.de.W: www.koelnmesse.de.

• Jan 31-Feb 3RCMA - Religious Conference ManagementAssociation Conference and ExpositionA: San Jose, CA. TBAT: 1-317-632-1888F: 1-317-632-7909E: rcma@rcmaweb.orgW: www.rcmaweb.org

• Jan 31-Feb 1Travel Technology Show, UKOver 100 of the world’s leading suppliers oftechnology used for travel distribution, sales,marketing, pricing and business operation. A: Olympia Exhibition Centre. London, W14,T: +44 (0) 20 7970 6546F: +44 (0) 20 7970 6740E: neil.simpson@centaur.co.uk

• Jan 31-Feb 1Business Travel ShowNational Hall, Olympia, London Visitor HotlineT: +44 (0) 870 744 4984. F: +44 (0) 870 744 4981E: bt2005@showdata.com

• Feb 2-5ADME Annual ConferenceA: Hilton Cancun BeachCancun, MexicoThe Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)\T: 937.586.3727. F: 937.586.3699E: info@adme.org. W: www.adme.org

• Jan 24-26Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Supply Show of The SoutheastA: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, SC T: (843) 448-9483F: (843) 626-1513E: hmrss@sc.rr.comW: www.hmrsss.com

• Jan 26-28Salon des VacancesA: Paris, France. Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Hall 2, 1E: infos@exposium.fr.W: www.exposium.com

• Jan 25-29FITUR International Tourism Trade FairA: Madrid, Spain. Juan Carlos I Exhibition CenterT: (34) 91 722 3000E: fitur@ifema.esW: www.fitur.ifema.es

• Jan 26-29FESPO Zurich - Holiday, Sport and Leisure Fair with 71,279 visitors in 2005A: Zurich Trade Fair, MCH Messe Zürich AG,Tel. +41 (0)44 487 43 30E: info@fespo.chW: www.fespo.ch

• Jan 26-29World of Golf Fair (with FESPO above)E: info@worldofgolf.chW: www.worldofgolf.ch

• Jan 28-29Seattle Travel ShowA: Seattle, Washington. Seattle Center Exhibition HallT: 1-206-441-8825. F: 1-206-784-2333E: carlp@seattletravelshow.comW: www.seattletravel show.com

• Jan 28-29Los Angeles Times Travel ShowA: Los Angeles, CA. Long Beach Convention CenterT: 1-213-237-7334

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Solutions, Meetings & Event Management. A: Sao Paulo, BrazilT: +1-703-684-0836. F: +1-703-684- 0263E: global@nbta.org

• Feb 8-12Reisen Hamburg-International Exhibition ofTourism & CaravanningA: Hamburg, Germany. FairgroundT: 1-207-236-6196E: bcole@midcoast.com

• Feb 10-12Adventures In Travel ExpoA: Washington, DC. Washington Convention CenterT: 1-203-878-2577E: register@adventureexpo.comW: www.adventureexpo.com

• Feb 12Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridalshow with brides-to-be attending, andsupported by big bridal magazinesA: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward County Convention CenterT: 1-954-522-7001F: 1-954-522-7337E: info@greatbridalexpo.com W: www.greatbridalexpo.com

• Feb 13-15Destination Marketing AssociationInternational (DMAI), Sales Academy & DMAIFoundation Dinner & Silent AuctionA: Washington, DCT: (202) 296-7888

• Feb 15-16EMIF (European Meetings Industry Fair)A: Brussels, Belgium. Hall 11, Brussels ExpoW: www.emif2005.com

• Feb 16IACVB (International Association ofConvention and Visitor Bureaus)Destinations ShowcaseA: Washington, DC. TBAW: www.iacvb.org

• Feb 2-5Destinations, The Daily Telegraph Travel ShowA: London, UK. Earl’s CourtW: www.destinationsshow.com/london\

• Feb 4Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridalshow with brides-to-be attending, andsupported by big bridal magazinesA: Miami, FL. Radisson MartT: 1-954-522-7001F: 1-954-522-7337E: info@greatbridalexpo.com W: www.greatbridalexpo.com

• Feb 4-6Orlando Gift ShowA: Orlando, FL. Orange County Convention CentreT: 1-678-285-3976, ext. 338.E: mark.lind@urban-expo.com.W: www.urban-expo.com

• Feb 7-9ICCA’s International Convention & Expo Summit 2006A: Hong Kong Polytechnic University Provides educators, academicians,researchers, industry practitioners andrepresentatives of professional industryassociations in the conventions, meetings andexpositions field with an interdisciplinaryforum for exchange of information. T: Kaye Chon: 852-2766-6382

• Feb 6-81st Latin American Corporate Travel &Technology Exchange (LACTTE)Topics: Strategic Sourcing, Financial Systemsand Compliance Metrics, Travel Technology

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• Feb 19-21The Canadian Intern’l Food & Beverage Showby Canadian Rest’t & Food Services Assoc.10,000 int’l attendees. 9,000 int’l attendees.A: Toronto, Canada International Centre, 6900 Airport RdT: 1-416-923-8416.E: plunney@crfa.ca.W: www.crfa.ca.

• Feb 19-23Hotelympia 2006-Global trade show forfoodservice & hospitality industries.Showcases F&B, tableware, catering,technology. Combined with Hostec/EurotecA: London, UK. ExCelT: 011-44-(0) 20-7886-3100.E: hotelympia@freshrm.co.ukW: www.hotelympia

• Feb 20-24HOSTEC-EURHOTEC Exhibition and ConferenceA: ExCeL, London, United KingdomEurope’s largest hospitality, food service andleisure technology eventT: (301) 944-1207. F: (301) 926-6174W: www.accuvia.com

• Feb 21-26MITM (Meetings and Incentive TravelMeetings) North America. Sellers & buyersnegotiate incentive travel, conventions,exhibitions, conferences and events. A: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Hilton HotelT: (34) 91 541 43 08F: (34) 91 542 07 00E: pat.ciruelos@gsamark.comW: www.mitmevents.com

• Feb 24-26The UK National Wedding Show SpringA: Location TBAT: 020 7772 8315F: 020 7772 8587E: nick_sumner@mrn.co.uk

• Feb 16-19BioFach 2006 World Organic Trade FairA: Nuremburg, Germany. NürnbergMesse, MessezentrumT: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-0.F: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-82 28.W: www.biofach.de

• Feb 16-20Miami International Boat Show & Strictly SailA: Miami Beach, FL. Miami Beach ConventionCenter and Sealine Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside.Tel: +1 954 441 3220. Fax: +1 954 430 4171Email: via website at W: www.miamiboatshow.com

• Feb 17-19The UK National Wedding Show SpringA: Birmingham, UK. National Exhibition CenterT: 020 7772 8315. F: 020 7772 8587E: nick_sumner@mrn.co.uk

• Feb 18-26CBR – Exhibition of Motor Touring,Watersports and TourismA: Messegelände. New Munich Trade Fair CenterT: +49 (0) 89 9492 3023E: info@c-b-r-muenchen.deW: www.c-b-r-muenchen.de

• Feb 18-26BIT: Italy’s biggest Tourism & Travel show140,000+ visitors (100,000 trade professionals)Total No. of Exhibitors - 5,000 exhibitors, 3,150 int’l exhibitors from 120 countries and 100,831 visitorsA: Milan, Italy. TBAE: bit@expocts.itW: www.bit.expocts.it

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• Feb 24-26The Advil Outdoor Adventure ShowA: Toronto, Canada. The International CenterT: 1-800-891-4859F: 1-905-477-7872E: dcox@nationalevent.comW: www.outdooradventureshow.ca/toronto

• Feb 24-26Discovery 2006 Namur ExpoA: Avenue Sergent Vrithoff 2, 5000 Namur, BelgiumT: +32 (0)64 27 33 35 F: +32 (0)64 27 33 39

• Feb 26-27Spa & Resort Expo & ConferenceA: Los Angeles Convention Center, CA T: +1-203-840.5404F: +1-203-840.9404E: inquiry@spaandresortexpo.com

• Feb 27-Mar 1Destination Marketing AssociationInternational (DMAI) Technology Users Forum Washington, DCT: (202) 296-7888

•Mar 3-5Destinations, The Daily Telegraph Travel ShowA: Birmingham, UK. NEC CenterW: www.destinationshow.com

•Mar 5-72005 International Restaurant & Food ServiceShow of New YorkA: New York, NY.Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterW: www.internationalrestaurantny.com

•Mar 5-7MURTEC 2006 Multi-Unit RestaurantTechnology Conference. Focus on restaurantchains, solutions, efficiency & profitsA: Las Vegas, NV. Rio All Suites ResortW: www.htmagazine.com

• Feb 24-26Our World Underwater: For internationaltravel and SCUBA divingA: Rosemont, IL. Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterT: 1-708-403-5447W: www.ourworldunderwater.com

• Feb 24-26New York Times Travel Show – 500 exhibitorssponsored by American ExpressA: New York, NY.Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

T: 1-203.622.7081E: bball@msemgmt.comW: www.newyorktimes.com/travelshow

• Feb 24-26Coffee Fest Washington. See major coffee andequipment suppliers.A: Washington, DC. Convention CenterT: 1-425-283-5058.E: tamaras@coffeefest.com.W: www.coffeefest.com.

• Feb 24-26Ferien Messe Salzburg International TravelShow. Over 33,500 visitors, 210 exhibitors from 24 countries, and 505 trade visitorsA: Messezentrum SalzburgT: +43 (0)1 727 20-531. F: +43 (0)1 727 20-434E: feriensalzburg@messe.at W: www.ferien-messe.at/salzburg

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•Mar 18-28Beneath The Sea Dive ShowA: New Jersey, NJ. TBAW: www.beneaththesea.org

•Mar 18-19The National Franchise & BusinessOpportunities ShowA: New York, NY. Jacob K. JavitsConvention CenterE: info@nationalevent.comW: www.fanchiseshowinfo.com

•Mar 19-216th Annual Resort Management ConferenceA: Pinehurst Golf Resort, NC Sponsored by The University of Denver’sSchool of Hotel, Restaurant & TourismManagement, the International ResortManagers Association (IRMA) and (HSMAI)T: 703-610-9024. F: 703-610-9005E: bgilbert@hsmai.org

•Mar 19-22GAST-Alles Fur Den Gast AutumnInternational trade fair for entire catering,restaurant and hotel tradeA: Salzburg, Austria. Exhibition CenterW: www.reedexpo.at

•Mar 19-2IFE - International Food Expo 2006A: Birmingham, UK. TBAW: www.ife.co.uk

•Mar 5-7Hotel Technology ForumA: Green Valley Ranch, Lake Las Vegas, NVConcerns PMS, POS, connectivity, networking,In-room, security, business intelligence, etcT: (973) 252-0100. W: www.htmagazine.com/HT/conferences/MUR06/MUR06.shtml

•Mar 8-10Lodging Hospitality - Strategic conference onhospitality operations & technologyA: Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, TX About operations and technology for hotels,motels, resort, timeshares, cruise and clubowners, operators and developersT: 216-696-7000. F: 216-696-1309E: info@penton.com. W: www.penton.com

•Mar 8-12ITB (International Tourism Exchange)With 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries andregions, 142,351 visitors, 83,987 trade visitorsA: Messegelände Berlin, Germany T: +49 (0)30/ 3038 - 2128 E: lilienthal@messe-berlin.deW: www.itb-berlin.com

•Mar 12-14International Boston Seafood Show co-locatedwith Seafood Processing America ShowA: Boston, MA. Boston Convention and Exhibition CenterT: 1-207-842-5504.E: exhibitorservices@divcom.com.W: www.bostonseafood.com/

•Mar 14-16International Pizza ExpoA: Las Vegas, NV.Las Vegas Convention CenterT: 1-502-736-9500W: www.pizzaexpo.com

•Mar 16-19Salon Mondial du TourismeA: Paris, France. Porte de VersaillesT: 33 (0) 14 9685 448E: fjeglinski@exposiumW: www.mondialtourisme.com

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• April 4-6The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism InvestmentConference and PROFIT Partnership Meeting.A private / public sector initiative to positionthe Caribbean as a prime investmentopportunity. For the first time in 2005, theevent features a hotel investment marketplaceto bring together business partners from theEU and third countries to promote investmentand development in tourism.A: Fairmont Southampton, BermudaT: 787-725-9139. T: 787-725-9108E: vledesma@caribbeanhotels.orgW: www.caribbeanhotels.org

• April 4-7Anuga FoodTec-An international tradefair on food and drink technologyA: Cologne, Germany.W: www.anugafoodtec.de

• April 7-9The Miami Herald Travel Experience 2006 A: Miami Beach Conventon Center, Miami, FL12,000 public attendees, 3,000 tradeprofessionals, 300 exhibitors, RegionalPavilions of world-wide destinations andThematic Pavilions of activitiesT: Liesl Robinson: (203) 622-6666E: exhibiting@miamitravelshow.comW: www.miamiheraldtravelexperience.com

•Mar 21-26ASTA International Destination ExpoA: Prague, Czech Republic. TBAW: www.astanet.com

•Mar 23-26TUR-Swedish International Travel and TourismTrade Fair with 1,200 exhibitors, 2,000companies & 0rganizations from 91 countrieswith 47,700 visitors and 2,000 pre-scheduledappointments in 2005A: Goteburg, Sweden.W: www.turfair.com

•Mar 24-26The Boston Globe Travel Sh0w (15,000+ pp)A: Seaport World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, Boston, MS. T: 330-686-0353E: exhibiting@bostonglobetravelshow.comW: www.bostonglobetravelshow.com

•Mar 25-28Annual Franchise ConventionA: Wyndham Hotel Palm Springs, CAT: (202) 628-8000. F: (202) 628-0812E: ifa@franchise.org

•Mar 27-292005 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas, NV.T: 1-702 253-1893. F: 1-702-253-9985.W: www.takeme2tea.com

•Mar 29-30HSMAI Affordable MeetingA: Chicago, IL. McCormick PlaceT: 1-914-421-3270E: affordable_meetings@glmshows.comW: www.affordablemeetings.com

• April 2International Special Events & Wedding Expoby Brié Productions.A: Miami, FL. Tampa Coconut Grove Expo CtrE: sales@floridaweddingexpo.comT: 1-407-478-3498 W: www.floridaweddingexpo.com

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• April 28-30The Travel & Vacation ShowA: Vancouver, Canada. BC Place StadiumT: 1-800-891-4859F: 1-905-477-7872E: dcox@nationalevent.com

• April TBAHSMAI (Hospitality Sales & MarketingAssociation Int’l) 6th Annual Resort Management ConferenceA: Location TBAT:1-703-610-9024. F:1-703-610-9005W: www.hsmai.org

•May 3-4The Incentive Show - The East Coast’s largestincentive marketplace. A: New York, NY. Jacob Javits Convention Ctr.T: 1-703-488-2766 E: atalbot@vnuexpo.comW: www.piexpo.com/incentiveshow/index.jsp

•May 7-9Association of Corporate Travel Executives(ACTE) Spring Global Education Conference Atlanta, GeorgiaT: (703) 683-5322

•May 6-9All Things Organic Trade Show by Organic Trade Assoc.A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place, ChicagoT: 1-207-842-5468. F: 1-207-842-5503.E: lmurray@divcom.com.W: www.organicexpo.com/

•May 6-10TIA’s (Travel Industry of America)International Pow WowPremier international marketplace. Largest generator of Visit USA travelA: Orlando, FL. TBAT: 1-202-408-8422. F: 1-202-842-2211E: intlreg@tia.orgW: www.powwowonline.com

• April 10-126th Global Travel & Tourism SummitOrganized by the World Travel & TourismCouncil (WTTC) and supported by the Indiangovernment, the Summit will be attended bythe Chairmen and CEOs of the world’s toptravel & tourism companies, over a hundred ofthe world’s leading travel and businessjournalists and government officials.A: Washington, DC T: +44 (0) 20 7481 8007. E: JoanneFM@wttc.org. W: www.wttc.org

• April 12-13Las Vegas Int’l Hotel & Restaurant ShowA: Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV. TBAT: (914) 421-3290. E: lvihrs@glmshows.com. W: www.lvihrs.com

• April 15-17Ocean Fest 2006. 200 dive, adventureand sports-related exhibits on the edgeof the Atlantic OceanA: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. TBAW: www.oceanfest.com

• April 17-19Travelcom Travel Commerce Conference & ExpoA: New York. Hilton New YorkW: www.travelcomexpo.comT: 203-371-6322, x209E: joelle@jdevents.com

• April 20-22Destination Marketing AssociationInternational (DMAI) CEO Forum Newport Beach, CAT: (202) 296-7888

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•May 31-Jun 4Montreal Beer Fest with 340 products and 90 international breweriesA: Montreal, Canada. Windsor Station andCourtyard, downtown Montréal T: 1-514-722-9640. E: mbiere@globetrotter.net.W: www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca

•May or Jun TBACTO’s Caribbean Week in New York, NY. TBALook out or visit www.onecaribbean.org forthese events (that were held in May in 2005).

• Caribbean Fair & Do It Caribbean Weddingby Fairchild’s Bridal Magazine Group.

• CTO Caribbean Week PublishersPresentation Luncheon by SmithsonianMagazine (by invitation only for dignitariesand senior tourism officals) In New York, NY.

• CTO/NYC Town hall meetings in New York

• Caribbean Celebrity Chefs. Famed chefsfrom world-class Caribbean resorts andrestaurants in New York, NY.T: Johnson JohnRose, CTO, T: 1-246-427-5242 E: jjohnrose@caribtourism.com orE: Theresa@Kahn-Travel.com.W: www.caribbeanweekny.com

•May TBASITE (Society of Incentive & Travel Executives)FoundationA: Location TBAT: 1-212-590-2518. F: 1-212-590-2517E: f.katusak@sitefoundation.orgW: www.sitefoundation.org

•May TBAAssociation of Travel Marketing Executives Annual ConferenceA: Location TBAW: www.atme.org

•May 7-9NASFT’s - National Association for theSpecialty Food Trade’s 7th Spring Fancy Food Show ChicagoA: Chicago, IL. McCormick PlaceT: 1-212-482-6440 ext. 250.W: www.specialtyfood.com

•May 20-23National Restaurant Association Restaurant,Hotel-Motel Show. Largest single gathering ofrestaurant, foodservice and lodgingprofessionals in North and South America1,940 exhibiting companies and 72,600+attendees and visitors from all 50 states and 108+ countries.A: Chicago, IL. McCormick PlaceT: 1-312-853-2525. F: 1-312-853-2548W: www.restaurant.org/show/index.cfm

•May 21-23Hotel Electronic Distribution NetworkAssociation 2006 HEDNA Conference Frankfurt, GermanyT: (703) 970-2052

•May 25American Society of Association Exec. (ASAE)& The Center for Assn. LeadershipTrade Show and Conference Washington, DCT: (202) 626-2723

•May 30-Jun 1IMEX - The Worldwide Exhibition for IncentiveTravel Meetings and Events. For planners andsuppliers from the conference, convention,corporate event and trade show industries.A: Frankfurt, Germany. Hall 8, MesseT:+44-1273 227311. F:+44-1273 227312E: ray@imex-frankfurt.comW: www.imex-frankfurt.com

•May 30-Jun 2North American Travel Journalists AssociationNATJA Conference & Marketplace A: Stowe, VTT: (310) 836-8712

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• June 10-11Seaspace - An annual exposition of AdventureSports, Travel, and Scuba DivingA: Houston, TX. Reliant Center T: 1-713-433-4761 E: sage4ss@aol.com. W: www.seaspace.org

• June 11-13Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo by theInternational Dairy-Deli-Bakery AssociationA: New Orleans, LA. TBA. W: www.iddba.org

• June 13-14Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference.All aspects of casino and hospitality operations.A: San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Convention CenterE: brucesmith@caribbeangaming.netW: www.caribbeangaming.net

• June 14-15HSMAI Affordable MeetingsA: Long Beach, CA. Long Beach Convention CenterT: 1-914-421-3270E: affordable_meetings@glmshows.comW: www.affordablemeetings.com

• June 14-15HSMAI’s (Hospitality Sales and MarketingAssociation International) AffordableMeetings WestA: Long Beach Convention Ctr, CAT: 1-914-421-3270E: affordable_meetings@glmshows.comW: www.affordablemeetings.com

• Jun 2-4International Franchise Expo (IFE)Washington Convention Center, D.C., The world's premier annual franchise expo. T: (201) 226-1130. F: (201) 226-1131E: mfvinfo@mfvexpo.com

• June 4-5The International Bar Show by Bar TenderMagazine and the RDP Group. The mostsuccessful bar show on the East Coast USAA: New York, NY. Jacob Javits Convention CtrT: 1-800-243-9774.E: info@rdpgroup.com. W: www.rdpgroup.com.

• June 4-6NYU’s 28th Annual International HospitalityIndustry Investment ConferenceA: New York, NY. New York Marriot MarquisT: 1-212-988-7200 E: hospitality.conf@nyu.edu W: www.scps.nyu.edu

• June 5-6Travel Distribution SummitA: London, UK. TBAT: 011 44 (0) 207 375 7500 W: www.eyefortravel.com

• June 6-9Cutting Edge Research in Tourism - NewDirections, Challenges and ApplicationsA: The School of Management, University ofSurrey, Guildford, U.K., GU2 7XHT: +44 (0) 1483 689347. F: +44 (0) 1483 689511E: som@surrey.ac.ukW: www.som.surrey.ac.uk

• June 7-9ExpHotel 2005. Top event in Mexico/Caribbeanfor hotel, restaurant and clubs industriesA: Cancun, Mexico. Convention CenterT: 1-998-882-1060.F: 1-998-882-1061E: exphotel@creativecancun.comW: www.exphotel.net

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• June 25-28Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference - CHICVALUE-KNOWLEDGE-EDUCATION-BUSINESSAlso features a Taste of The Caribbean FoodCompetition & ExpoA: Hyatt Regency, Miami, FLCaribbean Hotel Association (CHA)T: 787-725-9139. F: 787-725-9108E: customerservice@caribbeanhotels.orgW: www.cha-chic.org

• June TBAHOTEC North America. Three days of one-on-one b2b meetings with hotel industry leaders.Best practices and future trends.A: San Diego, CA. Venue TBAE: mbiere@globetrotter.net.W: www.mcleanevents.com/hotecna

• June TBAGreat American Dessert Expo & Coffee Fest by IMC Events.A: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Convention CenterT: 1-718-854-4450E: info@dessertexpo.com.W: www.dessertexpo.com.

• June TBAThe Bar ShowA: London, UK. Earls CourtW: www.barshow.co.uk

• June TBACanadian Tea & Coffee Expo 2006 &3rd Annual Barista Championships. A: Toronto, Canada. TBAT: 1-416-784-5210W: www.coffee-expo.com.

• Jun 19-22HITEC - Hospitality Industry TechnologyExposition & Conference. Latest high-techinnovations for hospitality technology.A: Minneapolis Convention Center. MNW: www.hitec.org

• June 20-22International Association for ExhibitionManagement - Professional DevelopmentConference & Showcase Rosemont, ILT: (972) 458-8002

• June 21-23LACIME - Latin America and CaribbeanIncentive & Meetings Exhibition. Focus onbusiness, meetings and incentive travel.A: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Transamerica Expo CenterT: +44 20 8910 7711F: +44 20 8334 0753E: lacime@reedexpo.co.ukW: www.lacimexpo.com

• Jun 24-25SCUBA Show 2006A: Long Beach, CA. Long Beach Convention CenterW: www.saintbrendan.com

• June 24-28Vacation.com 8th Int’l Conference & Trade ShowA: Las Vegas, NV. Caesar’s PalaceT: 1-416-323-3096 W: www.vacation.com

• Jun 24-28Institute of Food Technologists’ AnnualMeeting and Food Expo A: Orlando, FL. TBAT: 312-782-8424. F: 312-782-0045.E: info@ift.org. W: www.ift.org

• June 25The Georgia Bridal ShowA: Duluth, Georgia. Gwinnett CenterW: www.eliteevents.com

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• July 16-19National Business Travel Association (NBTA)Annual Convention & International Exposition A: Chicago, ILT: (703) 684-0836. F: (703) 684-0263E: info@nbta.org. W: www.nbta.org

• July 19-22IACVB - International Association ofConvention and Visitor Bureaus 92nd Annual ConventionA: Austin, TX. Hilton AustinT: 1-202-835-4206. F: 1-202-296-7889E: pgriffin@iacvb.orgW: www.iacvb.org. or www.urban-expo.com

• July 29-Aug 12006 Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) ConclaveA: The Westin Rio Mar Resort & SpaSan Juan, Puerto RicoT: 703-610-0278F: 703-610-9005E: ahawthorne@conventionindustry.org

• Aug 2-6Maine Lobster FestivalA: Rockland, ME. Harbor ParkT: 1-207-596-0376E: tkcarroll@verizon.net.W: www.mainelobsterfestival.com.W: www.sialmercosur.com

• June TBAChicago Pizza ExpoA: Chicago, IL. TBAW: www.pizzaexpo.com

• June TBACaribbean BallA: London, UK. TBAW: www.onecaribbean.org

• June TBAATME - Association of Travel MarketingExecutives Annual ConferenceA: Las Vegas, NV. TBAT: 1-914-834-9110W: www.atme.org

• June TBASouthwest Foodservice Expo & the CantinaRestaurant, Bar & Nightclub Show. Top foodservice & beverage event.A: Dallas, TX. Venue TBAW: www.restaurantville.com/cc/swexpo

• Jul 9-1152nd Summer Fancy Food Show by NASFTNational Association for the Specialty Food TradeA: New York, NY. Jacob K. Javits CenterT: 1-212-482-6440 ext. 250.W: www.specialtyfood.com

• Jul 14-18ACF - American Culinary Federation National Convention. Show and educationalconference for chefs.A: Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia MarriotT: 1-800-624-9458E: events@acfchefs.netW: www.acfchefs.org

• Jul 15-18Resort Hotel Association Annual ConferenceA: McCall, Idaho. Whitetail Club & ResortT: 1-757-220-7194W: www.resorthotelinsurance.com

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• Sept 18-21The Lodging ConferenceThe Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. AZ T: +1-610-436.8400. F: +1-610-436.8861E: mlasky@aol.com

• Sept 26-28The Motivation Show 2006the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to motivation in business.A: McCormick Place South, Chicago, ILT: 1-800-752-6312E: sfoster@heiexpo.comW: www.motivationshow.com

• Sept 28-30The Great American Beer Festivalby The Brewers Association. 334 Breweries, 28,000 attendees.A: Denver, CO. Colorado Convention CenterT: 1-303-447-0816 or 1-888-822-6273E: info@brewersassociation.orgW: www.beertown.org

• Sept 21-23Top Resa Travel Showin 2004 1,350 exhibiting brands and 15,739

visitors , sales persons and decision makersA: Hippodrome de la Toques, Deauville, France.E: anne-sophie.bouveret@reedexpo.frW: www.topresa.com

• Sept TBAThe London Specialty & Fine Food FairA: London, UK. Olympia Conference &Exhibition CentreW: www.finefoodworld.co.uk

• Aug 22-24Incentiveworks (formerly CMITS) Trade Show with 475 exhibit booths, 700 companies:resorts, meeting & incentive travel services.A: Metro Toronto Convention Center, CanadaT: 1-416-764-1419W: www.meetingscanada.com

• Sept 5-7Business Travel Show Dusseldorf 2006Messe Düsseldorf, GermanyT: +44 (0)20 7970 6741 Fax +44 (0)20 7970 6740E: alexander.hoske@centaur.co.uk

• Sept 6-8LaCumbreTravel Show. Supplier-buyeroriented show. Focusing on North, South &Central America and the Caribbean.1000 delegates, 400 supplier companies and more than 350 buyers.A: Las Vegas, NevadaT: + 1 (904) 285-3333. F: + 1 (904) 285-6036W: www.lacumbre.com

• Sept 8-10Florida Restaurant ShowA: Orlando, FL. Orange County Convention CenterT: 1-888-372-9119. W: www.fraexpo.com

• Sept 10-13The TRADE - Travel Retailing & DestinationExpo ShowA: Orlando, FL. TBAT: 1-703-739-6879F: 1-703-836-3920W: www.astanet.com

• Sept 18-20The UK Restaurant Show. For chefs and restaurant ownersA: London, UK. Olympia Conference & Exhibition CentreT: +01923 690641.E: davidw@quantumbusinessmedia.com.W: www.therestaurantshow.co.uk

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• Oct 25-27BTC International - One of the most importantinternational b2b fairs in Europe with 1,479exhibitors, 4,022 visitors, 985 buyers, 15,116pre-arranged appointmentsA: Fortezza da Basso, Florence, ItalyT:. +39 055 261021F: +39 055 2610241E: sales@btc.itW: www.btc.it

• Oct 26-30Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show T: +1 954 764 7642 / 800 940 7642F: : +1 954 462 4140E: info@showmanagement.comW: www.showmanagement.com

• Oct 28-29Dive 2006: UK’s leading diving exhibitions.A: Birmingham, UK. National Exhibition CenterT: +44 (0)20 8943 4288F: +44 (0)20 8977 1963E: diveshows@divermag.co.ukW: www.diveshows.co.uk

• Oct 29-Nov 145th ICCA Congress & Exhibition incorporating the ICCA General Assembly Rhodes, GreeceT: +31-20-3981901 W: www.iccaworld.com

• Oct TBAWorldwide Food Expo ‘05. Combines AMI Int’llMeat, Poultry & Seafood Convention & Expoand the Food, Dairy & Beverage Exposition.1,200 int’l suppliers and 30,000 attendees from100 countries.A: Chicago, IL. McCormick PlaceT: 1-703-934-4700.F: 1-703-934-4899.E: exhibitsales@worldwidefood.com.W: www.worldwidefood.com

• Oct 4-5Meeting & Incentive Travel Show (M&IT)More than 500 exhibitors from more than 50countries, including at least 100 first-timersA: Grand Hall, Olympia, LondonT: +44 (0) 1342 306715

• Oct 7-11National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods ConventionA: Orlando, FL.T: 1-717-657-8601.E: info@nfraweb.org, visitW: www.nfraweb.org.

• Oct 15-17HostEx. Canada’s largest hospitality show.10,000 foodservice prof’s and 9,000 int’lattendees. By Canadian Restaurant andFoodservices AssociationA: Toronto, Canada International Centre, 6900 Airport RdT: 1-416-923-8416.E: plunney@crfa.ca.W: www.crfa.ca.

• Oct 18-21Hospitality Financial & TechnologyProfessionals Annual Convention& Trade ShowA: Vancover, CanadaThe Westin Bayshore Resort & MarinaT: 1-512-249-5333E: education@hftp.orgW: www.hftp.org

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• Nov 3-6The Travel & Leisure ShowA: Toronto, Canada. International Center, Hall 6T: 1-416-365-1500E: bdean@travelweek.comW: www.travelandleisureshow.com

• Nov 8-11DEMA - Diving Equipment and MarketingAssociation Dive ShowA: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Convention CenterT: 1-858-616-6408E: membership@dema.orgW: www.demashow.com

• Nov 11-14The International Hotel/Motel & RestaurantShow® 2006 (IHMRS)Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York,T: +1-914-421.3206F: +1-914-948.6194E: ihmrs@glmshows.comW: www.ihmrs.com

• Nov 14-17World Travel Market - In 2004 WTM had5,105 exhibitors, 23,986 visitors, 11,032 trade visitors, 2,727 pressA: London, England. ExCelT: +44 (0) 20 8910 7897F: +44 (0) 20 8334 0612E: polly.magraw@reedexpo.co.ukW: www.worldtravelmart.co.uk

• Nov 28-30EIBTM 2006 - The Global Meetings &Incentive Exhibition. One of the world’slargest meetings and incentiives shows.Visitors from 95 countries, 3,000 exhibitors A: Fira de Barcelona, SpainT: +44 (0)20 8910 7786F: +44 (0)20 8334 0672E: james.samuel@reedexpo.co.ukW: www.eibtm.com

• Dec TBAREISEMARKET International Travel MarketCologne with 40,000 visitorsA: Cologne, Germany. Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition CentreT: +49 221 821-2234.F: +49 221 821-3431.E: k.schmidt@koelnmesse.de.W: www.reisemarkt-koeln.de.

• Dec TBALuxury Travel Expo. In 2004 3,000 LuxuryTravel Professionals and 1,000 suppliers attendedA: Las Vegas, NV., Bellagio, Las VegasT: Steve Moore: 1-917-326-6217W: www.luxurytravelexpoeast.com

• Dec TBANew York National Boat Show 2006A: New York, NY.Jacob Javits Convention Ctr 35th St. & 11th Av., New York NYW: www.newyorkboatshow.com

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