Strength in numbers. That's the advantage of the IH/M&RS with
its 30,000 attendees looking to purchase. And that buying strength comes
from the members of the following organizations, making the IH/M&RS
that much more of a success:
U.S. Air Force Services-Sending more than 250 buyers and making purchases exceeding $21 million on the Show floor, the U.S. Air Force maintains a purchasing office at the IH/M&RS. |
The American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc., a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City. The principal goal of the founding chefs remains true to ACF today—to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs. Though their participation in Chef demonstrations, they attract thousands of members to the Show. |
The ACFLI was founded by nineteen Long Island chefs, whose common goal was to amplify the ACF's commitment to training, education and humanitarian efforts here on Long Island. Today, the ACF Long Island Chapter has over 200 active, junior, student and associate members and continues to grow. |
New York Southern Tier
The American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc., a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City. The principal goal of the founding chefs remains true to ACF today—to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs. |
The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation is comprised of 800 chefs, Sous chefs, cooks and apprentices. Their members are active in Philadelphia and its surrounding five counties. |
American Institute of Wine & Food - In 1981 Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff, and others founded The American Institute of Wine & Food, a non-profit educational organization devoted to improving the appreciation, understanding, and accessibility of food and drink. Today, The AIWF has 31 chapters in the United States and one in France, with more than 6,400 members who are restaurateurs, food industry professionals, food educators, nutritionists, chefs, wine professionals and dedicated food and wine enthusiasts.
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The American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA) is backed by one of the largest and most credible organizations in health care today, the American Hospital Association. Advancing healthcare foodservice leadership through education, networking and resources that empower members to accomplish exceptional outcomes. |
The Cornell Hotel School is recognized throughout the International Hospitality Industry as a leader in education and resources. The Hotel School aims to create and disseminate knowledge about hospitality management to the global hospitality industry. |
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education. Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession.
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The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has more than 7,000 members who manage more than 3,000 country, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town and military clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of its members; to assist club officers and members, through their managers to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations.
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The Metropolitan Club Managers Association will uphold the best traditions of club management through adherence to sound business principles. We will consistently promote the recognition and esteem of club management as a profession and conduct our personal and business affairs in a manor to reflect capability and integrity.
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Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) - Representing those restaurants that exemplify the highest quality dining experience, DiRōNA will hold events for their award-winning members during the IH/M&RS. |
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Ranked as one the top hospitality management schools in the country, The School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University seeks to provide an environment where the diverse background of its students and faculty enriches the unique learning experience, and is committed to fostering applied research and active service to the university, its alumni and the community.
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The lodging industry's leading environmental news source. |
The Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national non-profit organization, provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. The GRA's model provides a convenient way for all sectors of the restaurant industry, which represents 10% of the U.S. economy, to become more environmentally sustainable.
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Healthcare Foodservice Management - Representing over 3,000 leading senior healthcare foodservice management professionals, HFM uses the IH/M&RS as a meeting place for its member for education and supplier resources.
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Hispanic Hotel Owners Association (HHOA), is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the number of Hispanic-owned, -developed and -operated hotels, further the participation of Hispanic-owned suppliers serving the hotel industry and increase executive level employment opportunities for Hispanics within the lodging industry.
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals-They represent more than 3,800 technology professionals worldwide.
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The ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter is the merger of two culinary organizations: The International Chefs Association and The American Culinary Federation. For the last century the Chapter’s goal has been the same-to improve the standards of the culinary profession and to assist students, chefs and food industry professionals with their education and professional development.
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Johnson & Wales University - America's Career University(r) - is recognized around the world for its undergraduate programs in culinary arts, foodservice, culinary nutrition, hospitality, travel and tourism, business, and technology. The University serves more than 16,000 students across the nation. It maintains campuses in Providence, R.I., Charleston, S.C., Norfolk, Va., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo. and opens its newest campus in Charlotte, N.C., in September 2004.
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Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance is a non-profit organization focusing on diversity issues in the food and hospitality industry. MFHA’s mission is to promote the business case for diversity and inclusion in the foodservice and hospitality industry. |
The National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developer aims to increase the number of African Americans in developing, managing, operating and owning hotel properties thereby creating jobs and wealth in the African American Community.
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U.S. Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Worldwide Hospitality Program-over 200 in attendance with $5 million spent at the Show.
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The NETWORK OF EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984 in Los Angeles by a group of women who shared a common bond in their work.
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NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. |
New Jersey Restaurant Association - Regional foodservice partner offering the NJRA Foodservice Arena at the Show, representing thousands of restaurant and foodservice operators.
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Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association - Representing thousands of lodging properties and food serving sites in surrounding states, these associations depend on the IH/M&RS as a valuable resource of members. |
Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association-Representing thousands of lodging properties and food serving sites in surrounding states, these associations depend on the IH/M&RS as a valuable resource of members.
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The Societe Culinaire Philanthropique is the oldest Association of Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Chefs, etc... in the United States. It was founded on April 22, 1865 by a group of French Chefs. The Societe now has over 400 members including some of America's most famous chefs.
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Society for Foodservice Management - The preeminent national association serving the needs of executives in the onsite foodservice industry. SFM members, including operators, foodservice contact management companies, consultants, and others, rely on the IH/M&RS as a prime resource for new products and education.
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas’ William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration pairs strong academics with focused internship and mentor programs to prepare its students to enter the growing global hospitality and leisure services industry. Students are taught by a distinguished facility in one of the country’s leading hospitality destinations.
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