Chicago

Knowing Innovation: Asko Ahokas, International Trend Consultant

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch…

Knowing Innovation: Brian Whitters, SGS Sustainability Deputy Vice President, and Germaine Zhang, SGS North American Technical Manager, Social Responsibility

Meet the HCF 2013 Honorees: Kathryn Bufano and Keith Jaffe!

Kathryn Bufano, president and chief merchandising officer of Belk, and Keith Jaffee of O2 Cool, will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala on Monday evening, March 4, during the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Bufano will receive the Lifetime Humanitarian Award and Jaffee the…

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel:Unrivaled Luxury in Downtown Chicago

By: Erin Magee, Meeting Coordinator, Trade Show Operations The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, one of Chicago’s most recently constructed downtown properties, is the contemporary debut of Radisson Blu in North America. From the exquisite architecture to the stunning gold-plated wall and 50-foot fireplace in the lobby, this hotel is true representation of the high-class brand. The…

PUBLIC CHICAGO (Formerly the Ambassador East): A New, Modern Hotel that Embraces its Past

By Sharon Janota, Trade Show Operations Manager In October of 2011, Hotelier Ian Schrager premiered his new hotel brand, Public Hotels, in Chicago. Being the first hotel to open under the new brand, Public Chicago has taken residence in the former Ambassador East Hotel located in Chicago’s exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel is walking distance to some of the…

ACME Hotel Company Chicago: If you appreciate an eye for design and dig a high-tech vibe, you’ll feel right at home

By: Erin Magee, Meeting Coordinator/Trade Show Operations Newly opened in May 2012, The ACME Hotel Company Chicago offers its guests affordable room and suite accommodations in the heart of Chicago’s popular River North neighborhood. Formerly the Comfort Inn & Suites, the completely renovated property boasts modern design and technology focused rooms to keep with the…

PALMER HOUSE HILTON: Central Location, Exceptional Service & A Stylist Setting

Because it's never too early to book your stay for Housewares 2013... Attendees of the International Home + Housewares Show will appreciate the value adds of the Palmer House Hilton such as complimentary Wifi access in the lobby, self-service business center offering use of computer with complimentary internet access, grabbing a quick beverage at the on-site Starbucks,…

Veteran of “Blackhawk Down” highlights CHESS 2012

Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran of the “Blackhawk Down” mission and award-winning country music artist, will give a motivational keynote address, titled “Train as You Fight, Fight as You Train,” at the 2012 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) Oct. 16 - 17 in Rosemont, Ill. The two-day strategic and networking event for industry leaders will be held at The…

Housewares TV 2012!

Housewares TV is back for the second year, bringing you an experience of the Show floor that you can't get anywhere else! You can see a sampling of the videos here and then check them all out in the 2012 Housewares TV playlist on our YouTube channel!…