Record-breaking Number of Exhibitors to Take Part in Summer NY Now
July 22, 2015
Emerald Expositions’ 2015 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, to be held Aug. 15-19 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will have a record-breaking amount of new exhibitors.
The summer market also will feature the largest to date edition of Artisan Resource, now in its fourth year alongside NY NOW.
A record 632 exhibiting companies – of the market’s total 2,600-plus – will be new to the summer Market. Of these newcomers, nearly 400 are first-time market participants, and 230-plus are returning to NY NOW, following an absence from the NY Market.
“The chart-busting interest from companies new and returning to NY NOW is a testament of the Market’s importance to suppliers who want to connect with buyers from across the United States and from around the world,” said Randi Mohr, NY NOW co-director and vice president.
Mohr added, “NY NOW is currently at 97% capacity, and with this week’s addition of a second New Exhibitor Pavilion, we expect that continued demand from new companies will result in a sold-out summer Market.”
New exhibitor has been in such demand the initial pavilion sold out and a second one was added, according to show organizers.
Collectively, the two New Exhibitor Pavilions will present nearly 80 companies, featuring a full range of home and lifestyle products, in nearly 8,000 net square feet of exhibit space. .
In addition, there will be the biggest ever edition of Artisan Resource, a first-of-its-kind market offering U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers, designers and wholesalers the opportunity to meet with international artisanal producers.
A record 155 exhibitors from 33 countries, including 99 newcomers spread over 9,500 square feet, are part of what will be Artisan Resource’s largest show yet.
Artisan Resource exhibitors showcase a variety of overseas export enterprises and organizations offering handmade product collections and custom design production from around the world.
In addition to these concentrations of newcomers, NY NOW will showcase nearly 250 returning exhibitors in its three collections and 10 sections this summer. .
Besides the showfloor, attendees can take advantage of education that will include social media marketing, visual merchandising, tax preparation, demographics analysis and importing advice, to name a few.
Partner Voices
Just when it seems like Las Vegas can’t get any bigger, brighter or more exciting for groups, MGM Resorts raises the bar again. The company continues to invest and innovate across its portfolio of Las Vegas resorts, with new attractions and upgraded experiences for attendees of all interests.
Remodeled Guest Rooms
MGM Grand is the largest single hotel in the world with over 5,000 guest rooms and an 850,000-square-foot conference center. It is home to the newly remodeled MGM Grand Studio Tower—700 reimagined guest rooms with a fun mid-century vibe. Nearby, the iconic New York-New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino recently completed a $63M redesign and remodel of its 1,830 guest rooms and 155 suites.
Down the street, Bellagio Las Vegas is sporting renovated rooms in the Spa Tower with sunrise-inspired decor and luxurious soaking tubs in Premier King rooms after a $110-million transformation.
Reinvented Luxury Experiences
The Luxury Meetings District, made up of Bellagio Las Vegas, ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas, is now more connected than ever before. A new interior walkway opened this October for a seamless attendee experience – connecting Vdara, Bellagio, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, guests can now walk from Park MGM to Bellagio in around 15 minutes.
New on the scene in the Luxury Meetings District is Cathedrale at ARIA, TAO Group’s upscale establishment specializing in exquisite French-Mediterranean cuisine offering elevated private dining experiences that opened in May.
Heralded by World’s Best 50 Restaurants, GQ and VOGUE, LPM at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is opening this fall and will deliver its signature spontaneity and imaginative celebration of France’s Mediterranean cuisine, art, and culture to the unique luxury resort in impeccable fashion.
A “New Wave for Mandalay Bay
A new wave of enhancements and experiences has arrived at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, including Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar, an 8,445-square-foot restaurant that opened this June, perfect for pre- and post-game eats and drinks. Event planner’s favorite, Chef Michael Mina’s StripSteak, received a full renovation and now includes one of the largest private dining rooms on The Strip. Retro by Voltaggio debuts a one-year residency with a fun take on pop culture of the 80s and 90s with classic American dishes. An exciting addition planned for 2024 is Swingers, a 40,000-square-foot oasis of street food, miniature golf and art at Mandalay Bay.
Most exciting for meeting planners, the 2.1 million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center is undergoing a complete refresh, with lightened space, added eye-catching art, and improved technology infrastructure for even more flexible space. Energy-efficient digital signage now leads the way with faster internet speeds and new AV options.
From renovated guest rooms and meeting spaces to celebrated dining options and dedicated teams, MGM Resorts is dedicated to delivering exceptional and innovative meeting experiences.
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