A sampling of comments from your industry peers, confirming their plans to support the industry and New York City by being in New York this November for the IHMRS, follows below.

"In the striking spirit of unity that has emerged from the tragedy of September 11th, word is getting out the New York City is open for business.  When people ask how they can help with the recover effort, my answer is do the same: do what you can to get back to normal life.  That's why I am so pleased to welcome the 86th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show to our City..."

"....Your participation in the 86th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) will represent yet another important step in our ongoing process of recovery and revitalization.  As the hospitality industry gathers together in New York City this November, you will join us in sending a loud and clear message that our nation is united against the forces of terror violence and intolerance..."

"It is critically important that we all remain 100 percent dedicated to the IH/M&RS. The best way to be positive is to lead by example and show our industry brothers and sisters, as well as the city of New York, that the lodging industry has faith in America's future."

"I will be there!  No way you will keep me out of New York.  Let me know anyway I can help." 

"It's up to the hospitality industry to start travelling and pave the way for the country. I'm looking forward to IH/M&RS this year as I do every year."

"Following the September 11 tragedy, we took an unofficial poll of our members and found that more intend to attend IH/M&RS than ever before.  We recognize that in the short-term it may be difficult to predict the exact health of the industry.  Long-term, we know the industry is fundamentally sound and that the IH/M&RS plays a significant role in keeping our industry in its world leadership position."

"Although we all are still reeling from the shock of the September 11 tragedy, we believe that it is important to get back to our normal business way of life. I personally had not planned on attending this year, due to another business matter, instead sending others on our staff.  I now have rescheduled and now are sending more people than we ever have to the IHM&R Show, and we encourage others to do the same.  The only way we can make business rebound even more quickly is to make it happen at the grass roots level."

"The Air Force NonAppropriated Fund Purchasing Office is maintaining 'business as usual' in regard to the IHM&RS trade show. The military lodging community anticipates  $11M in purchases during the Show. This will reflect a significant increase in sales from previous years."

"I look forward with great anticipation to the upcoming International Hotel Show in New York.  I can't think of a better forum for our industry at this time.  More than ever we need to meet, talk, and share our ideas and opportunities."

"We look forward to attending the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show and showing our strength and unity during these times of recovery."

"Our industry is suffering dearly from cancelled trips, cancelled conventions, cancelled vacations.  Let's be part of the solution by getting back to business as usual and by attending the New York Hotel Show.  I'll be there, and so should you!"

"I always look forward to coming to the Show each November to see the latest products and services.  But this year, it's even more meaningful.  By coming together at the Show, hospitality's leaders demonstrate our collective support to the nation, New York City and the industry."

"The New York Hotel Show must go on not only because it helps restore confidence in our economy, but because it affords a much-needed opportunity for the people of the hospitality industry to reconnect."

"I'll be there for the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show! Count me in."

"The attack on our nation has created a uniquely challenging time for all in the hospitality industry.  The care, warmth and comfort that restaurants and hotels provide for America is an important tonic in the healing process and critical to the nations economic recovery.  I am looking forwarded to having to opportunity to support the industry at the IHMRS."

We encourage you to join us in New York for what we expect will be a special IH/M&RS.  To register, visit www.ihmrs.com/register.