Frequently Asked Questions
| What are the dates and location of NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| When will registration and housing open for the 2012 NRA Show open? | ||||||||||||
| How much does it cost to register? | ||||||||||||
| Are there special rates such as group rates, daily rates, etc., available to attend the Show? | ||||||||||||
| What does the NRA Show registration fee include? | ||||||||||||
| Do I have to be an NRA Member to attend? | ||||||||||||
| Who should attend NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| Can I use a credit card to register? | ||||||||||||
| Can I register over the phone? | ||||||||||||
| How do I make hotel arrangements? | ||||||||||||
| What are the refund and cancellation policies? | ||||||||||||
| How long does it take to walk the Show floor? | ||||||||||||
| How many exhibitors will be at NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| Do registered attendees receive materials in advance of the event? | ||||||||||||
| Who should I contact regarding exhibitor questions? | ||||||||||||
| What are the hours for NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| Where can I get a wheel chair or mobile scooter for the Show? | ||||||||||||
| Can I make copies of the registration form? | ||||||||||||
| When will I receive my Show Guide? | ||||||||||||
| Are children allowed in the Show? | ||||||||||||
| Can I get a listing of the educational sessions being offered? | ||||||||||||
| What was the attendance at NRA Show 2011? | ||||||||||||
| Who do I contact if I have additional questions? | ||||||||||||
| What are the dates and location of NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| The 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held May 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. |
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| When will registration and housing open for the 2012 NRA Show open? | ||||||||||||
| Registration and housing for NRA Show 2012 is open. Please visit our website at www.restaurant.org/show to register online or to book a hotel room. |
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| How much does it cost to register? | ||||||||||||
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| Are there special rates such as group rates, daily rates, etc., available to attend the Show? | ||||||||||||
| No. Everyone pays the same rate to attend the NRA Show. |
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| What does the NRA Show registration fee include? | ||||||||||||
| The NRA Show registration fee includes: access to the NRA Show for all four days, Show education sessions, the keynote address, Celebrity Book Signings, World Culinary Showcase, Kitchen Innovations and many opportunities for networking. The registration fee does not include access to the Restaurant Executive Breakfast or the International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event. Registrations for these events are separate and require additional fees. |
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| Do I have to be an NRA Member to attend? | ||||||||||||
| No, but you must be affiliated with the restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry. A business card or tax ID number is required to register for the Show. Your company's accounting/finance department can provide you with the tax ID number. PLEASE NOTE: The NRA Show is for trade only and not open to the public. |
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| Who should attend NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| Attendance at the NRA Show is open to anyone directly involved in the foodservice or lodging industry. |
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| Can I use a credit card to register? | ||||||||||||
| Yes, we accept all major credit cards (American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, VISA). |
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| Can I register over the phone? | ||||||||||||
| No, registrations will not be taken over the phone. You can register online through our website at www.restaurant.org/show. |
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| How do I make hotel arrangements? | ||||||||||||
| Hotel arrangements for NRA Show 2012 can be made through NRA Show Official Housing page. |
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| What are the refund and cancellation policies? | ||||||||||||
| You will receive a full refund if cancellation is received by March 30, 2012. Cancellations must be emailed to NRA at nraregistration@restaurant.org. Cancellations will not be taken over the phone. No refunds will be given after March 30, 2012. If, for some reason, you will not be able to join us, substitutions are welcome at any time. Please submit your substitution request to the NRA Show registration manager at nraregistration@restaurant.org, or by fax to (312) 580-5416. |
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| How long does it take to walk the Show floor? | ||||||||||||
| Allow at least two days to adequately cover the entire Show. |
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| How many exhibitors will be at NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
| We expect over 1,800+ companies. |
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| Do registered attendees receive materials in advance of the event? | ||||||||||||
| Yes, but only if attendees are pre-registered by a specified date. Name badges will be mailed to all registrants in advance of a meeting if the attendee registers six weeks prior to the meeting date. By registering early, attendees will spend far less time in line onsite at the registration desk. |
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| Who should I contact regarding exhibitor questions? | ||||||||||||
| Please contact the NRA Exhibitor Services team at nraexhibitorservices@restaurant.org, or by telephone at (312) 853-2525. |
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| What are the hours for NRA Show 2012? | ||||||||||||
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| Where can I get a wheel chair or mobile scooter for the Show? | ||||||||||||
| Mobile scooters can be rented from Scootaround for use during the NRA Show. Please contact Scootaround directly, at the number listed below, for pricing and availability. Scootaround 888-441-7575 www.scootaround.com |
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| Can I make copies of the registration form? | ||||||||||||
| Yes, you can duplicate the registration form as needed for additional registrants. One person per form. |
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| When will I receive my Show Guide? | ||||||||||||
| The Exhibit Guide & Program will be available for pickup when you arrive at McCormick Place. |
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| Are children allowed in the Show? | ||||||||||||
| No. No one under the age of 16 (including infants and toddlers) is allowed on the floor at any time. PLEASE NOTE: This rule is strictly enforced and there are no exceptions to this policy. ID may be requested if the age of an individual is in question. |
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| Can I get a listing of the educational sessions being offered? | ||||||||||||
| Yes, NRA Show 2012 Educational Sessions can be viewed beginning in February 2012 by visiting the Events section of our Web site at www.restaurant.org/show. |
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| What was the attendance at NRA Show 2011? | ||||||||||||
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| Who do I contact if I have additional questions? | ||||||||||||
| Please contact the National Restaurant Association, Convention Office, at nraregistration@restaurant.org if you have additional questions. |