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Pre-register for Welcome Show
There is still time to pre-register to attend the Welcome Show! Pre-registration is quick and easy and will allow you to avoid long lines at the on-site registration table. Also, by pre-registering you will be able to choose the events you would like to attend at the show, such as the education sessions, the keynote breakfast and the evening dinner cruise. Space is limited for these events, so register early to reserve your seat. Online registration can be found here.
We will see you this Thursday and Friday, September 15-16, at the Welcome Show!
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Welcome Show Free Gas Card Giveaway!
Have you registered online for Welcome Show yet? 10 lucky attendees who register by Sept 9 will find a free $25 gas card with their name badge at pick-up! Online registration is quick and easy and will eliminate the chance of waiting in long lines at the on-site registration table. Be sure to check your badge when you arrive at Welcome Show to see if you are one of the winners of a free gas card!
Register online today here!
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WELCOME SHOW: HOSPITALITY TRADESHOW TARGETS HUNGRY OPERATORS IN SOUTHEAST U.S.
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WELCOME SHOW: HOSPITALITY TRADESHOW TARGETS HUNGRY OPERATORS IN SOUTHEAST U.S.
Restaurants, hotels, and tourist destinations search for profits in midst of improving economy
Wilmington, NC, September 1, 2011 - Hospitality professionals looking to hone their skills and get a jump on competition converge on the Wilmington Convention Center September 15-16, 2011, for the Welcome Show, a tradeshow and conference for restaurants, bars, hotels, golf courses, amusement parks, and tourist destinations. Marking the return on the hospitality tradeshow to the state of North Carolina after about 15 years, the Welcome Show serves up an expo aimed at improving ...
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Keynote Breakfast Deadline Extended
The Welcome Address keynote breakfast has been extended to September 7th! Brian Payea, TripAdvisor Head of Industry Relations, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Welcome Show. Brian will share insights in the national trends of online reputation tools and offer guidance in becoming a leader online. Take advantage of this educational and networking opportunity at Welcome Show! The Welcome Address keynote breakfast is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2011, at 8:00 AM. Tickets are available for $35, and tables of ten for $350. Register online today!
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Deadline to Register for Keynote Breakfast and Dinner Cruise
Welcome Show is offering several events outside of the exhibit halls for exhibitors and attendees to network and establish relationships at the show.
The Welcome Aboard dinner cruise will be held on Thursday September 15, from 6:30-8:30 pm. The dinner cruise includes a buffet dinner, cash bar and live entertainment. It is $55 per person to attend. This is a great opportunity for informal networking in a causal environment. To learn more about the Welcome Aboard dinner cruise, click here.
The Welcome Address keynote breakfast will be held on Friday, September 16 from 8-10 a.m. Bryan Payea, the Head of ...
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Accommodations at Welcome Show
Welcome Show has partnered with several reputable hotels in the Wilmington and Wrightsville beach area to provide attendees and exhibitors a beautiful place to stay for a great low rate. There are four featured hotels ranging in location from downtown Wilmington along the riverfront less than a mile from the Convention Center (Hilton Wilmington Riverside) to an oceanfront resort with beach access (Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach). The other two accommodations are centrally located in Wilmington close to many shopping and dining attractions. Hilton Garden Inn Mayfaire is located in the heart of Mayfaire Town Center, which is an attractive ...
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Last chance for early registration discount!
Take advantage of the early registration discount prices for Welcome Show events! The deadline for early registration is this Friday, August 12. With the discount, you can purchase an exhibit hall pass for $5, attend an education session for $10 or do it all with a show pass for only $80! NCRLA discounts still apply after August 12. Pre-registration is strongly recommended for the exhibit halls and required for education sessions, dinner cruise and keynote breakfast. Space is limited, click here to register today!
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Welcome Show Events
Welcome Show offers several events for exhibitors and attendees to participate in outside of the exhibit halls. There are many education sessions available to participate in taught by leaders in the field of hospitality. Click here for a list of education sessions at Welcome Show.
There are also opportunities for networking and relationship building in the form of a dinner cruise along the Cape Fear River and a breakfast with key-note speaker. The dinner cruise will be an evening full of delicious southern food, live music and a chance to meet hospitality colleagues in a relaxed environment. Find out more ...
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Online registration is now open
Online registration is now open for all exhibitors and attendees. This fast and easy registration process allows you to choose the activities you wish to participate in at Welcome Show including the dinner cruise, keynote breakfast, education sessions and exhibit halls. Attendees who register for Welcome Show before August 12th receive the early registration discount price of only $5! Discounts for NCRLA members can still be redeemed during online registration. Click here to register now!
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Brian Payea, Keynote Speaker Press Release
Brian Payea Keynote Speaker Press Release
6/23/2011. Click the link above to view the press release announcing Brian Payea as the Welcome Show's keynote speaker. The press release gives information about Brian, TripAdvisor and his speaking engagement at Welcome Show.
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NCRLA Discounts Available to Exhibitors
Exhibitors with current allied membership in the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association are entitled a 15% discount in base booth fees at the 2011 Welcome Show.
As North Carolina's Hospitality Expo, the Welcome Show will draw qualified buyers and principals from the restaurant, lodging, bar, and tourism industries.
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Wilmington Convention Center to host annual Welcome Show
It's official: The Wilmington Convention Center in North Carolina is hosting the 2011 Welcome Show. The state-of-the-art facility has a 30,000 square foot tradeshow space where hospitality vendors from across the country are invited to attend.
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