January 17 - 19, 2010
Winter Fancy Food Show
San Francisco, CA
New Products, New Ideas, New Momentum for Winter Fancy Food Show - At the 35th Winter Fancy Food Show, food buyers will see the hottest trends in specialty foods and beverages from across the U.S. and around the world. The show will take place January 17-19, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The exhibit halls will be filled with 1,400 exhibitors representing more than 35 countries featuring the world's finest foods and beverages, including cheese, olive oil, spices, sauces, chocolate, and ethnic specialties. The "lifestyle" category is a growing segment, with more healthful, vegan and allergen-free items than ever before on display. Natural and organic products continue to dominate the exhibit floor with 600+ companies featuring items in these categories. The Fancy Food Show is open to members of the specialty food trade only. The pre-show badge registration fee is $35; the cost increases to $60 onsite. For more information and to register please go to www.fancyfoodshows.com/attend.

February 22 - 24, 2010
4th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Attend the only event specifically designed for professionals in HR management, employment law and labor relations in the hospitality industry. You'll enjoy 2-1/2 days filled with 2 keynotes plus numerous sessions specific to HR in the hospitality industry. Program Segments include: HR Strategies, HR Operations, Employment Law, Labor Relations and Cornell Roundtable. Program Developed and Sponsored by: Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and Cornell's ILR School.

March 06 - 09, 2010
79th Semi-annual Hospitality Training Conference
San Francisco, CA
Celebrating 40 years, this CHART conference will be held at the Hyatt Grand Union in San Francisco, CA. It is the premier gathering of hotel trainers, restaurant trainers and human resource professionals, who meet to learn from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in interactive educational break-out sessions, network together, and share best practices. The 3 day conference (and the pre-conference day) is packed with informative sessions designed to help hotel and restaurant training professionals' best solve key issues facing the hospitality industry. Training is at the core of creating and retaining engaging employees. In addition to the learning sessions, attendees will again participate in community service events off site to work side by side giving back to the host community. Information on past conferences and the 2010 conferences can be found on CHART's website at: www.chart.org

May 22 - 25, 2010
NRA Show
Chicago, IL
The annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals. NRA Show 2010 will be held May 22-25, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event attracts attendees and visitors from all 50 states and 100+ countries, and showcases more products, services, innovative ideas and other growth opportunities than any other industry event.

July 24 - 27, 2010
80th Semi-annual Hospitality Training Conference
New Orleans, LA
Celebrating 40 years, this CHART conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans, LA. It is the premier gathering of hotel trainers, restaurant trainers and human resource professionals, who meet to learn from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in interactive educational break-out sessions, network together, and share best practices. The 3 day conference (and the pre-conference day) is packed with informative sessions designed to help hotel and restaurant training professionals' best solve key issues facing the hospitality industry. Training is at the core of creating and retaining engaging employees. In addition to the learning sessions, attendees will again participate in community service events off site to work side by side giving back to the host community. Information on past conferences and the 2010 conferences can be found on CHART's website at: www.chart.org