Newton, Mass – January 16, 2009 – Questex Media Group, producers of the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show and publisher of Nightclub & Bar Magazine, today announced the launch of a new invitation-only, high-level education and networking event for the on-premise beverage marketplace.
The exclusive event called Nightclub & Bar’s VIBE – “Very Important Beverage Executive” – will debut alongside the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show held in Las Vegas. VIBE will bring together top tier on-premise beverage buyers including owners, operators, beverage directors, VPs, food and beverage managers of national accounts and chain operations located throughout the country – the who’s who of the industry – to network and participate in high-level educational forums and discussions about the industry’s most pressing topics and opportunities. Supplier attendance will be limited to VIBE sponsors only.
Traditionally, the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show has served as a meeting place for major on-premise buyers as a result of its education, networking and special programs dedicated to attracting this highly sought after audience. Next month in Las Vegas at the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, this select audience is designated as VIBE attendees and will receive exclusive access to a number of special programs and networking events, including discussions with peers and industry leaders during the Super Sessions involving Millennium Advisory Board members as panelists. Due to its success, the VIBE branding will transition into a full-fledged exclusive event in 2010.
“The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show’s brand leadership and presence as the largest beverage industry event makes it the perfect host for this exclusive experience for the who’s who of the industry,” said Kerry Gumas, President & CEO, Questex Media Group. “We are excited about our plans to further develop this intimate, value-driven experience for these high-level operators and suppliers.”
About Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show is part of International Hospitality
Week produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. International Hospitality
Week was created in 2007 and encompasses three specialized events: Nightclub & Bar
Convention and Trade Show, the country’s pre-eminent beverage event,
attracting owners, operators and managers from nightclubs, bars, lounges,
pubs, sports bars and more; International Restaurant Show, Las Vegas and
HotelWorld Expo and Conference, which all stage under one roof. This mega
hospitality event provides a platform for 30,000 buyers and sellers to meet,
connect and discover new business as it relates to all aspects of the vibrant
hospitality industry – food, beverage and lodging. For more information
visit www.ncbshow.com or www.internationalhospitalityweek.com.