Frequently Asked Questions
SCHEDULE INFO
What are the dates of Hospitality Design 2008 expo & conference?
When is the exposition open?
What is the conference schedule?
When are future Hospitality Design events being held?
TRAVEL
Where is Hospitality Design 2008 being held?
What hotels are offering special rates?
How do I book a hotel room?
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
REGISTRATION AND BADGES
How do I register for the show?
How do I make a change to my registration?
What are the fees to attend the show and networking events?
What are the registration hours?
Can I transfer my registration to someone else at my company?
How do I cancel my registration, and what is the cancellation policy?
I am having problems registering on the website. Is there someone I can contact?
How can I find out/confirm that I am pre-registered?
When will I receive my badge?
What if the information on my badge that I received in the mail is incorrect?
Do you accept purchase orders?
How do I get a W-9 form?
How can I be deleted from your mailing, fax or email list?
Can I register onsite?
I want to bring a guest, is there a guest registration?
EXHIBITS
What are the exhibit hall hours?
What exhibitors will be at Hospitality Design 2008?
CONFERENCE
What sessions are being offered at Hospitality Design 2008?
How much do the sessions cost?
Can I get CEU credits for the sessions?
Do I need to get a ticket to attend the sessions?
SITE VISITS
What site visits are being offered?
I've already registered, how do I add a site visit to my registration?
NETWORKING EVENTS
I've already registered, how do I add a networking event to my registration?
MISCELLANEOUS
Will there be shuttles to/from the convention center and/or networking events?
Are children allowed on the show floor?
What is the dress code for the show?
Who attends the show?
What is the age restriction to attend special events?
ANSWERS
SCHEDULE INFO
What are the dates of Hospitality Design 2008 expo & conference?
Expo : May 15-17, 2008
Conference : May 14-17, 2008
When is the exposition open?
Thursday, May 15 : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday, May 16 : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, May 17 : 9:30am - 2:00pm
What is the conference schedule?
Conference schedule will be available later this year.
When are future Hospitality Design events being held?
HD Boutique
September 17-18, 2008
Miami Beach Convention Center
HD Asia
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
HD2009
Date: TBA
Sands Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Hospitality Design Summit
Dates: February 20-22, 2008
Location: Pebble Beach Resorts
TRAVEL
Where is Hospitality Design 2008 being held?
Sands Expo and Convention Center - 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89109
What special discounts are available for travel arrangements?
Exclusive discounts on hotel rates are available for Hospitality Design 2008 participants! Make your reservations as early as possible for best availability! Note: Make your hotel reservations early since hotel rooms in Las Vegas are expected to sell out quickly during Hospitality Design.
Phone: 866.772.4410
Click here to view hotels.
How do I book a hotel room?
Making hotel reservations just got easier! For all hotels listed below contact Ambassadors Service Group, the Hospitality Design 2008 official hotel reservation service provider.
Phone: 866.772.4410
Online: Click here
Note: Make your hotel reservations early since hotel rooms in Las Vegas are expected to sell out quickly during Hospitality Design.
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
In order to obtain travel visas to attend, many U.S. Embassies require that you have an Official Letter of Invitation from HD2008. Please note that you must be a registered HD2008 attendee/exhibitor to receive a letter of invitation. To receive a letter, please send your request to Peggy.Cross@nielsen.com and list the following information: Full name, company name, address, fax number, e-mail address, passport number and date of birth and registration confirmation number. The letter of invitation will be e-mailed to you within 5-10 working days in an industry standard PDF format. We regret that we can no longer deliver this document by DHL, fax or other media means. For questions about this service, please contact the HD2008 Representative at +1.770.291.5409.
REGISTRATION AND BADGES
How do I register for the show?
Please click here to register.
How do I make a change to my registration?
You can click here and update your information online or email hdexpo@cdsreg.com. Please note you will need your confirmation number to make changes online.
What are the fees to attend the show and networking events?
Experience HD Pass
*Not available on-site. Includes Expo, all conference sessions and NEWH Extended
Learning, Party by the Pool ticket, Platinum Circle® Awards Gala ticket and
Hospitality Design magazine's Green Luncheon ticket. (Does not include charity site visits)
On or before 4/16/08... $650
After 4/16/08...$750
Expo Only (Thursday - Saturday)
Register at www.hdexpo.com using your VIP Code on or before 4/16/08
and Expo only registration is FREE.
HD2008 Conference (Wednesday - Saturday)
On or before 4/16/08... $40
After 4/16/08...$50
Charity Site Visits (includes Expo)
NEWH members register at www.hdexpo.com with your VIP code
to receive a 10% discount.
On or before 4/16/08... $90/ Charity Site Visit
After 4/16/08...$110/ Charity Site Visit
Networking Events
Hospitality Design Magazine Luncheon & Issues Forum, 5/14/08
$60
Platinum CircleŽ Awards Gala, 5/15/08
On or before 4/16/08...$110
After 4/16/08...$120
Party by the Pool, 5/16/08
On or before 4/16/08...$100
After 4/16/08...$110
What are the registration hours?
| Wednesday, May 14 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday, May 15 | 7:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday, May 16 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday, May 17 | 8:00AM - 2:00PM |
Can I transfer my registration to someone else at my company?
Yes, transfers can be done at any time. Before the show, transfers must be done in writing to hdexpo@cdsreg.com or to HD2008, 107 Waterhouse Road, Bourne, MA 02532. They can also be done at the Advanced Registration counters at the convention center during registration hours.
How do I cancel my registration, and what is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation requests for refunds must be received in writing by April
16, 2008 and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be
given after April 16, 2007. Requests received will not be processed
until after the close of the event. No refunds will be made for exhibit
hall only registrations or special event/meal tickets. Cancellation
requests should be faxed to 770.777.8700 or mailed to The Nielsen
Company Registration Department, 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355,
Alpharetta, GA 30004. An organization may substitute one person for
another.
I am having problems registering on the website. Is there someone I can contact?
Please contact our Registration Customer Service Department at hdexpo@cdsreg.com or call 508.743.8502.
How can I find out/confirm that I am pre-registered?
If you registered online, you will receive a confirmation via email. If you registered via fax or mail, a confirmation letter will be sent to you within five business days. If you did not receive a confirmation, please contact the Registration Customer Service at hdexpo@cdsreg.com.
When will I receive my badge?
Badges will be mailed out TBA if registered by TBA. If you do not receive your badge in the mail, please go to the Advanced Registration counters in the Sands Convention Center during registration hours.
What if the information on my badge that I received in the mail is incorrect?
Contact the Registration Customer Service Department at hdexpo@cdsreg.com, or visit the advanced registration counters at the Sands Convention Center during registration hours.
Do you accept purchase orders?
No.
How do I get a W-9 form?
Click here to download a W-9 form.
How can I be deleted from your mailing, fax or email list?
If you would like to be removed from the mailing, fax or email list, please send your request via fax to 770.777.8700 or email: hdexpo@nielsen.com. Please include "Remove from Mailing List" in the subject line.
Can I register onsite?
Yes, please visit the "Register Here" attendee registration counters at the Sands Convention Center during registration hours. Please note onsite registration fees are higher.
I want to bring a guest, is there a guest registration?
All attendees must be registered for the expo or conference.
EXHIBITS
What are the exhibit hall hours?
| Thursday, May 15 | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday, May 17 | 9:30am - 2:00pm |
What exhibitors will be at Hospitality Design 2008?
Click here to view a list of current exhibitors.
CONFERENCE
What sessions are being offered at HD2008?
Click here to view the conference schedule.
How much do the sessions cost?
Conference Pass
Includes Expo, all conference sessions and NEWH Extended Learning.
(Does not include networking events or charity site visits)
On or before 4/16/08...TBA
After 4/16/08...TBA
Individual Sessions (includes Expo)
Please indicate which sessions you will attend:
On or before 4/16/08... $45 /session
After 4/16/08...$60 /session
Extended Learning Sessions (includes Expo)
NEWH members register at www.hdexpo.com with your VIP code to receive a 10% discount.
On or before 4/16/08... $80/ session
After 4/16/08...$90/ session
Can I get CEU or LU (Learning Units) credits for the sessions?
Yes, CEU credits are available for all sessions at no additional cost.
Do I need to get a ticket to attend the sessions?
No tickets needed. Your registered sessions will be printed directly on your badge.
SITE VISITS
I've already registered, how do I add a charity site visit to my registration?
You can click here and update your information online or email hdexpo@cdsreg.com. Please note you will need your confirmation number to make changes online.
You can click here and update your information online or email hdexpo@cdsreg.com. Please note you will need your confirmation number to make changes online.
NETWORKING EVENTS
I've already registered, how do I add a networking event to my registration?
You can click here and update your information online or email hdexpo@cdsreg.com. Please note you will need your confirmation number to make changes online.
MISCELLANEOUS
Will there be shuttles to/from the convention center and/or networking events?
All hotels are within walking distance, so there will not be shuttles to/from the hotels, nor the Party by the Pool networking event. Shuttles will only be provided for the Site Visits.
Are children allowed on the show floor?
No one under the age of 18 will be allowed on the show floor.
What is the dress code for the show?
The conference is business casual, including the Party by the Pool networking event. The Platinum CircleŽ Awards event is Creative Black Tie.
Who attends the show?
Hospitality Design 2008 is the premier networking and solutions marketplace for designers, architects, owners, operators and buyers involved with restaurants, cruise ships, condominium-hotels, vacation ownership venues, resorts, hotels, senior living facilities, nightclubs and golf and country clubs.
What is the age restriction to attend special events?
Must be 21 to attend Party by the Pool and the Platinum Circle® Awards Gala.
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