table of contents fall/winter 2010
News NEWH and chapter updates and who’s who. pg 4 Sustainability: Trespass A radical concept for a hotel. pg 10 Tradeshows NEWH’s regional model is gaining momentum. pg 14 Icon of Industry Valley Forge’s Judy Dobin is the first woman to receive the honor. pg 16 Have you Seen? The newest products from your fellow members. pg 18 Product Know-How Tips and trends on specifying seating. pg 26 On the Scene Photos from NEWH and chapter events. pg 32 Cover Story: Signature Hospitality Carpets Twelve years later, customer service is still key for the company. pg 38 Project: Glow Fresh Grill and Wine Bar Nature grows in a Toronto restaurant. pg 40 Save the Date Don’t miss these NEWH and industry events. pg 46 New Members The newest additions to the NEWH family. pg 48 Partner Profiles Meet this month’s highlighted corporate partners. pg 54
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ON THE COVER
Signature Hospitality’s Bob Thomas and Brenda Smith.
Story on page 38 Cover photograph by Kris Stanfield
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Executive Advisor Marla Davis MarlaDavis@RemingtonHotels.com Executive Director Shelia Lohmiller newh.magazine@newh.org, tel 715 526 5267 fall/winter 2010. This publication has been produced by Nielsen Custom Media and NEWH.
Creative Director Katherine Allen Katherine.L.Allen@nielsen.com, tel 917 414 1164 Production Director Barbara Lau Barbara.Lau@nielsen.com, tel 646 654 7308 Vito Salvatore, Advertising Sales Director Vito.Salvatore@nielsen.com, tel 646 654 4576
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