Florida Restaurant Show 2017

Event Dates
2017-09-10 - 2017-09-12
Organizer
Exhibitors
450
Attendees
8000
Event contact title
Show Manager
Event contact first name
Dan
Event contact last name
Babbino
Email
dbabbino@urban-expo.com
Event contact telephone number
(203) 484-8053
Description
The 2017 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show Exceeding Culinary Expectations: Master the Emerging Trends We look forward to seeing you September 10-12, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center! This premier 3-day event compasses everything you need to master the emerging trends, amp up your profits, energize your business and engage your customers in unique and memorable ways. Join 8,000+ of your peers at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, where you will have access to the hottest menu trends, state of the art design and décor, the best in business education and 450 of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant and foodservice community -- all under one roof! See you there -- September 10-12, 2017 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.
Attendee information
Where Breakthrough Ideas Are Found We’ve Got What You’re Looking For … The HOTTEST menu trends, STATE-OF-THE-ART design and décor, the BEST IN THE BUSINESS education, and our EXPANDED Food Trends Experience to name just a few – this is your one-stop source for everything you need! Event Features and Highlights Each has been developed to help you become more informed, more educated, more competitive and more profitable. Events include: Food Trends Experience, Culinary Demonstration Theater, Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, ACF Culinary Competitions and Chefs Table Luncheons, New Product Showcase, Beer Wine & Spirits Pavilion, Japan Pavilion, the Foodservice Council for Women and Beacon Award, Torch Award and more!
Exhibitor information
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is the only comprehensive industry event devoted to the Southeast U.S. restaurant, foodservice and hospitality market. The Show will provide you with a strategic forum to demonstrate your food products, technology and equipment as well as discuss service solutions with current customers and new prospects.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact