Kim Rogers
Hanley Wood Exhibitions
KRogers@HanleyWood.com
972.536.6353
HOUSING NOW OPEN FOR THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL ROOFING EXPO
DALLAS -- June 26, 2008 -- Online housing reservations can now be made for the 2009 International Roofing Expo®, taking place February 3-5, in the Shoreline A&B Halls at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA.
With special hotel, airline and car rental discounts, show participants are guaranteed several choices that will suit their individual taste and budget.
“With the mix of convenience, accessibility and value, reserving rooms early is a breeze,” said Donna Bellantone, Director of the International Roofing Expo. “Attendees and exhibitors who take advantage will be pleased with the ease and simplicity of the online reservation system.”
The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino will serve as the headquarter hotel and the site of most NRCA meetings and events. Offering a rate of $248 per night, this tropically themed hotel features a vast array of entertainment, dining and recreation experiences. A separate all-suite tower, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, offers a rate of $281 per night.
Excalibur Hotel & Casino offers a rate of $80 per night. Transporting guests back to the mythical days of King Arthur, the hotel features a gaming area, two swimming pools, five restaurants, two magic motion film rides, dozens of shops, and the Fantasy Faire Midway.
Luxor Hotel & Casino features a rate of $119 per night. The 30-story pyramid-shaped, architectural wonder, complete with a 110-foot Sphinx guarding the entrance, features a gaming area, eclectic restaurants, an IMAX® theater and top-notch entertainment.
The Monte Carlo Resort & Casino offers a rate of $115 per night. Featuring everything from elegant décor reminiscent of the famous Monaco playground to top-name entertainment, this property includes a spacious casino, seven fine restaurants, and world-renowned Master Magician, Lance Burton.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino features a rate of $119 per night. Bringing the magic of the original “city that never sleeps” to the Nevada desert, guest will enjoy 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as its re-creation of Wall Street and other traditional New York landmarks.
Attendees and exhibitors will have easy transportation access to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center with the complimentary tram that runs between the Mandalay Bay, Excalibur and Luxor hotels.
American and Northwest Airlines are the official airlines, offering service from destinations nationwide to Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport. Discounts are available off published airfares and based on availability, offering the most cost efficient travel route to the show.
Discounted car rental rates are available from Avis and Budget to help show participants get around Las Vegas easily.
“The Mandalay Bay is a great venue for the Expo,” said Bill Good, Executive Vice President of NRCA, the show’s official sponsor. “It is incredibly accessible and affordable, offering world-class meeting facilities, accommodations and dining.”
To assure the best rates for travel and housing accommodations, visitors must book through Hanley Wood Housing’s online reservation system at www.TheRoofingExpo.com, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, or call 800.895.3978.
About the International Roofing Expo
The International Roofing Expo is the must-attend event for commercial and residential roofing professionals to stay abreast of market directions, trends and cutting-edge technology. Formerly owned by NRCA, the show was sold to Hanley Wood Exhibitions in May 2004. The official show sponsor is NRCA; the official show publication is Roofing Contractor; and the official residential publication is Replacement Contractor. For more information, visit www.TheRoofingExpo.com or call 972.536.6415 or 800.684.5761.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions [Dallas] conducts 17 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
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