NEWSR WINTER SPORTS SHOW
PROVIDENCE, RI
February 13-16, 2012
SHOW FORMAT
Hundreds of the season’s newest ski and snowboard products are displayed under one roof providing retail decision-makers the opportunity to conduct business effectively and efficiently.
LOCATION
Rhode IslandConvention Center tOne Sabin St., Providence, RI 02903 t 401-458-6000 Phone t 401-458-6500 Fax
DIRECTIONS
From South or East. Exit 22A from Interstate 95. Follow signs towards Downtown/Convention Center. At light turn right onto Francis Street. At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street. Bear right between the Hotel and Convention Center
to the North Garage.
From the North. Exit 22A from Interstate 95. Follow Signs towards Downtown/Convention Center. Go through the first light in the right hand lane. Take first right after the light. Take the next right onto Exchange Street. After the next light,
bear right between the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From the West Take Route 6 East to the end. Continue to the Dean Street Exit. Once on the exit ramp, stay to the left so that you will be on the left side of the island when you reach the light. Turn left onto Dean Street (4 lane road). Then immediately take your first right onto West Exchange Street to the Convention Center Garage.
SHOW HOURS
Monday 2/13 – Wednesday 2/15 9:00am – 6:00pm**
Thursday 2/16 9:00am – 2:00pm(New this Year)
**Open until 9:00pm by appointment only, (Monday-Wednesday). 7:30am appointments are also permitted. Buyers must meet their rep at security show entrance for all early and late appointments. Authorized show badge ID is required for show entrance at all times.
PRE- REGISTRATION Monday, January 9th, RECEIVED in the NEWSR office.
Note: By pre-registering your badge will be ready for pick up at show registration area.
Parking
Single day event parking at the Rhode Island Convention Center is $10.00 per day, and $18.00 overnight. For more information on parking go to www.riconvention.comclick the services link.
SPECIAL EVENT-Season Celebration will be held in the Rotunda, 5th floor of the Convention Center.
Join us at NEWSR’s 17th Annual Season Celebration in the Convention Center Rotunda overlooking the sparkling lights of downtown Providence. Tuesday, February 14th 6:00 – 8:00pm. . . another great evening of distinguished awards presentations, entertainment, hor’s d oeuvres and cash bar.
LODGING
The Westin Hotel - $139.00 S/D
One West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-598-8000
*Parking: $26.00 overnight
Reservation Deadline: January 23, 2012
Providence Biltmore Hotel - $109.00 King
$129.00 Suite
Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
401-421-0700
*Parking: $15.00 overnight
Reservation Deadline: January 12, 2012
Hilton Hotel - $115.00 S/D
21 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
401-831-3900
*Parking $20 overnight
Reservation Deadline: January 23, 2012
Courtyard by Marriott - $127.00 King
32 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02930
401-272-1191
*Parking: $22.00 overnight
Reservation Deadline: January 13, 2012
Lodging rates do not include 13% tax. Be sure to identify yourself as being with NEWSR’s WINTER SPORTS SHOW in order to obtain special rates! After the above deadline date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis only, and the special rate is subject to availability only. If room blocks are sold out before the deadline date, reservations and special rates are subject to availability only. Parking Rates Subject to Change.
Executive Director