2014 Conference and Trade Show

2014 Conference and
Trade Show
Trade Show Exhibitor’s Manual
February 26-28, 2014
Gander, NL
Trade Show Coordinators
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about Hospitality NL’s
2014 Conference and Trade Show.
Scott Penney
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
71 Goldstone Street (Suite 102)
St. John’s, NL A1B 5C3
Tel: (709) 722-2000 or 1-800-563-0700 ext. 215
Email: [email protected]
Trade Show Schedule
Gander Community Centre
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Opening
Closing
Activity
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Booth Set-up
Exhibitors’ Reception
Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Opening
Closing
Activity
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
12:00 noon
10:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Morning Session
Nutrition Break
Afternoon Session / Open to Public
Nutrition Break
Friday, February 28, 2014
Opening
Closing
Activity
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
12:00 noon
10:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Morning Session
Nutrition Break
Afternoon Session / Open to Public
Official Closing of Trade Show
Nutrition Break
Official Closing
Booth Dismantling
Please note:
The Trade Show area will be closed between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday for luncheons.
Trade Show Floor Plan
Please refer to http://hnl.ca/conference/tradeshow/exhibitors-floorplan/for information regarding location
of exhibitors on trade show floor plan.
Important Reminders
Registration
TRADE SHOW registration will take place at the Customer Service Pavilion located in the trade show
area of the Gander Community Centre. Registration will begin 2:00 p.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 26, 2014. All trade show exhibitors must register before proceeding to booth
set-up. Note: booth space must be paid for in advance of set-up.
Conference Passes
Included in your trade show registration is one complimentary registration package to Hospitality NL’s
Conference and Trade Show. This grants access to all events and meals including the Tourism
Excellence Awards Gala on Friday, February 28 2014 (Business Attire/Black Tie Optional). Booth staff
may share access to the events/meals.
If you wish to purchase additional tickets for an event/meal, contact:
Susie Greene
[email protected]
1-800-563-0700 ext: 224 or 709-722-2000 ext: 224 visit the conference website at
www.hnl.ca/conference.
You can also visit the Customer Service Pavilion located in the trade show area of the Gander
Community Centre.
Name Badges
Please complete the attached Appendix A indicating the names of all booth staff. Name badges will be
ready upon your arrival at the Customer Service Pavilion.
Insurance
All companies with reserved booth space are required to have their own liability insurance. This
certificate can be acquired from your insurance company by requesting that Hospitality NL be added
to your insurance policy under a special rider for the display period.
Reception
Each year at the start of the trade show, the Hospitality NL’s Board of Directors, staff and Conference
committee show their thanks to all trade show exhibitors by holding an Exhibitors’ Reception. The
reception will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26 in the trade show area of the Gander
Community Centre. Please drop by and let the networking begin!
Giveaways
All trade show exhibitors are permitted to conduct prize draws at their own booths. Exhibitors will be
responsible for holding prize draws at their own booth and holding prizes at their booth for pick up
Please note that Hospitality NL will not be accepting unclaimed prizes at the closing of Trade show for
a later pick up or shipping.
Shipments
Booth shipments will be accepted onsite at the Gander Community Centre commencing February 24,
2014. The shipping address to the Gander Community Centre is: 155 Airport Boulevard, Gander, NL
A1V 1K6 (Tel: 709-651-5927). Please put to the attention of Kelly Sceviour and label Hospitality
Newfoundland and Labrador's Trade Show 2014. Return shipping for booths must take place no later
than March 3, 2014.
Booth Space
Each booth will be 8 ’ deep and 10’ wide. The trade show is located in the Gander Community Centre
and will be held in conjunction with Hospitality NL’s Conference and Trade Show.
Equipment Included
Each booth has standard electrical capabilities (15 Amp). If you are planning on using items that
require extra voltage, please contact one of the trade show coordinator to arrange (additional costs
may apply). The booth will be supplied with one skirted table, two chairs and a wastepaper basket.
Equipment NOT Included
You are responsible for the shipment and set up of your own booth. Return shipment of your booth
and materials is your responsibility and should be arranged prior to the trade show (Please see above
Shipments section). You are also responsible for providing your own power bars or extension cords.
Any additional requirements may be ordered directly from Eastern Audio. All inquiries should be
directed to Greg at 709-722-0864/ 1-800-640-4691 or email [email protected].
Hospitality NL’s 2014 Conference and Trade Show Program
Hospitality NL’s 2014 Conference and Trade Show Program is distributed to all full Conference
delegates at the time of registration. The program is used by delegates throughout the event and
often as a reference tool post-Conference. (see Appendix A)
Don’t miss out on a potential sale! Make sure your company information is at the fingertips of
more than 350 industry representatives.
Things to Remember…
 Book your accommodations - the hotels in Gander are filling up quickly and a tent is definitely out of the
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question.
Don't forget your dancing shoes
Business cards / promo material - bring lots because you never know who you might run in to.
Samples/stock, props, and sales order forms for your trade show booth.
Unless you're good at on-the-spot speeches, a few speaking notes might be a good idea if you've been
nominated for one of the awards being presented. JUST IN CASE.
How are you getting to Gander? Did you remember to make flight reservations? Rent a car? Fill up your
gas tank?
Don’t forget to register additional delegates/purchase extra meal tickets for staff going to Gander…they
might get hungry.