Join the Profitable Hospitality Tour to Chicago & Las Vegas in May 2008
For the fifth year Profitable Hospitality is organising a study tour to Chicago in 2008. The Profitable Hospitality US Tour is truly the experience of a lifetime - just see what our previous travellers have to say. Whilst providing a structure and value packed program, you also have the flexibility and the support and experience of the PH team to custom design many activities to suit your own specific requirements and interests.
This tour attracts people from many different hospitality sectors, and the wealth of knowledge, experience and varying ways of running a successful hospitality operation of its participants is its hallmark. Diversity is the spice of life and sharing time with others of such high calibre, across diverse industry segments is an experience unique to this Tour and offers unparalleld opportunity for expanding your ideas and inspiration. >> Download the 2008 Information Flyer
>> REGISTER your Interest for 2008 or phone 1800-001353 (Australia)
>> Read what travellers say about previous tours...
>> Read Media Articles about previous tours...
>> See a sample of last year's great Seminar Programme
Who should attend and why!
Chefs, managers and other successful entrepreneurs in hospitality have the chance learn directly from industry icons, colleagues and suppliers and to exchange tips and recipes for success! This intensive, fun tour is a value packed business investment AND is sure to give you enormous value for your business and career!
On tour you will see and experience first hand new products, function catering, food operations, menu designs, leading technology and most importantly the latest trends that will help your business lead the way back home.
Add to this the experience of more than 60 expert presenters, a fascinating seminar program, networking opportunities and access to the wealth of collective knowledge from a diverse group of professionals and you have an experience of a lifetime - AND a sound business investment.
Each year this trip attracts outstanding hospitality professionals, who share generously with the rest of the group their own view and approach to the vagaries and unpredictable world of catering, food services and hospitality. Time spent in close proximity with professionals of this calibre is like contracting the exclusive services of a panel of premium consultants& at a fraction of the cost! You're in great company
Our participants agreed a highlight of the tour was social time with fellow travellers. Sharing experiences, discussing business opportunities, exploring solutions to universal problems, and gaining insight into how other experts achieve business success was motivating and inspiring! The National Restaurant Association ShowIdentify the trends, keep ahead of your competitors and see it all where hospitality begins - you will be at the heart of the melting pot of new ideas. Get ready to be
inspired
and motivated to take your business and career to a whole new level.
The world's largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and international hospitality professionals, this show attracts more than 2,000 exhibiting companies and 73,000 delegates.
Dozens of free educational seminars explore critical issues facing the hospitality industry. Effective recruitment, HR challenges, cost control, marketing and design, technology, best practices for management, leadership and food safety are extremely popular topics and always a drawcard.
 Keeping abreast of the latest hospitality trends is a challenge for most hospitality entrepreneurs. A vast number of features at the NRA Show are of particular interest to international visitors and you will be inspired, motivated in the face of demanding workloads and day-to-day challenges of business, AND discover how to stay ahead of the game!
This premier international marketplace is a playground for tech-savvy hospitality professionals. Hundreds of stands and educational seminars introduce and reinforce new and essential systems and solutions to facilitate successful hospitality business management. IT sessions identify cutting edge and innovative solutions. These can be followed by an informative tour to provider exhibit booths for a sneak preview of world first technology in action.
If you're developing a new concept to extend your food & beverage offering, central Chicago offers hundreds of leading Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Irish, fast-food, quick-service, food courts and international restaurants to visit and hundreds of famous clubs and bars - have your digital camera and note pad at the ready!
Las Vegas
How could you miss an opportunity to visit Las Vegas, with its reputation as the most exciting trend centre for hospitality and entertainment in the world? With more than 37 million visitors each year and seventeen of the 20 biggest hotels in the world Las Vegas is a must see for any hospitality industry professional. Exciting, intensive and illuminating experiences and a myriad of new ideas abound in this mecca of hospitality.
Concentrated along one famous strip Las Vegas offers the opportunity to see literally hundreds of restaurants, bars, shops, fashion, displays, menus - you name it, all within an easy walk of your hotel. Many of America's and Europe's famous celebrity chefs have established keynote restaurants and facilities in Las Vegas, many situated in dramatically themed shopping centres where you can enjoy the sights, the shopping and dining and entertainment all in one place. Prepare to have lots of fun at this over-the-top American experience. And even though the advertising says 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas', you are sure to bring home a lot of new ideas and memories!
So join us in 2008 for the tour of a lifetime, an experience you'll never forget and a great investment in the future success of you and your business.
Do you need to convince someone else to approve or fund your travel?
A detailed Funding Application Template is available to assist you if you require management support and funding for the tour. This will help you to prepare a convincing, well-argued submission.
At the end of the tour you will receive a Final Report Template that will assist you to
produce a well-documented diary, report on findings and recommendations.
>> Download the 2008 Information Flyer
>> REGISTER your Interest for 2008 or phone 1800-001353 (Australia)
>> Read what travellers say about previous tours...
>> Read Media Articles about previous tours...
Why Attend the NRA Show? It's the Secret to Your Success!
 SECRET 1: It's no secret. The NRA is every facet of the industry brought together under one roof, showcasing the 'biggest of the big' through to the smallest detail.
Even in the age of e-mail and hi-tech resources, machines don't buy and sell products - people do. That's why you have to be at this Show. NRA attendees can interact with the original equipment manufacturers and demo the best products the world has to offer.
Trade shows help answer important questions that can't be resolved by clicking on a website or thumbing through a catalogue... Is it durable? Does it work as advertised? Is it noisy? How much heat does it give off?
SECRET 2: It's all in one place.
The NRA Show is a huge gathering with 70,000+ attendees that somehow retains a personal touch. It's just such an efficient way to do business; whether you are an entrepreneur seeking local success or a national brand looking to expand internationally, this show is a must. Many companies wait until this Show to launch new products. There isn't another forum like it that delivers so many fresh new concepts and novel solutions. Plus Product demonstrations, Seminars, Culinary competitions and Specialty pavilions.
SECRET 3: Technology for the future.
If information technology is the backbone of your business, the Technology Pavilion is the place for you. Thousands of operators converge at this highly charged environment looking for technology solutions to current challenges and inspiration for new ideas. The Technology Pavilion also features Exhibits, Demonstrations and Educational sessions.
SECRET 4: Global scale.
With over 90 countries represented, people are coming for more than just exhibits. They feed off the inspiration of more product launches, technological innovations, demonstrations, executive round-tables, specialty pavilions and discussions in interactive seminars. The NRA Show is just 'more everything'!
SECRET 5: The world's leading ideas.
Hear about the latest trends, marketing ideas, management directions and profit-making concepts from dozens of the world's leading hospitality experts. A unique opportunity to listen, learn and think about smarter ways to manage for the future.
>> Download the 2008 Information Flyer
>> REGISTER your Interest for 2008 or phone 1800-001353 (Australia)
>> Read what travellers say about previous tours...
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