TIA announces host hotel and preliminary plans for 2010 GTE.
Press Release Summary:
Part of 2010 SEMA Show taking place Nov 1-5, 2010 Global Tire Expo will be held at the Paris Hotel. Event will include Wine and Cheese Social as well as Tire Industry Honors, which will honor this year's Tire Industry Hall of Fame recipients. Torch will be passed from current TIA President, Wayne Croswell to incoming President, Mike Berra. Offering opportunity to network and make business contacts, TIA's annual Welcome Reception will then take place at Les Artistes Steakhouse at Paris Hotel.
Original Press Release:
TIA Announces Host Hotel & Preliminary Plans For 2010 GTE
Bowie, MD - The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the leading global authorities on tires, today announced their host hotel and preliminary plans for the 2010 Global Tire Expo - powered by TIA, which is a part of the 2010 SEMA Show, taking place November 1-5, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. For the latest Expo information and updates, visit the "Events" section of www.tireindustry.org.
This Year's TIA Host Hotel: Paris Hotel
TIA's host hotel for this year's Show is Paris Hotel. In order to be more sensitive to its members' finances in this current economy, TIA has secured a special hotel room rate for TIA members wishing to attend the Global Tire Expo/SEMA. The weekday room rate is $125/night (Sunday - Thursday); the weekend rate is $160/night (Friday & Saturday). Hotel rooms are limited; to reserve a room, call 800.967.8852, or visit the "Events" section of www.tireindustry.org.
Wine & Cheese Social and Tire Industry Honors
Last year saw the introduction of two new special events: the Wine & Cheese Social and Tire Industry Honors. Due to the overwhelming success of both events, they will be back for this year. Both events will take place at Paris Hotel on Monday, November 1. The Wine & Cheese Social will start at 5:00 p.m. Admission to this event is complimentary for all TIA members and Show attendees.
Immediately following the Wine & Cheese Social from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. will be Tire Industry Honors. This event will honor this year's Tire Industry Hall of Fame recipients and the torch will be passed from the current TIA President, Wayne Croswell, to the incoming President, Mike Berra. In addition, TIA is pleased to announce that Tire Business, Tire Review and Modern Tire Dealer will return to participate in this event. Tire Business will be presenting their "Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award, "Tire Review will be presenting their "Top Shop" award, and Modern Tire Dealer will be honoring the outgoing TIA President. Attendees at last year's event were moved and inspired by all of the honorees, and this year is expected to be no different. Admission to this event is complimentary to all TIA members and Show attendees; however, an RSVP is required. For reservations, please visit the "Events" section of www.tireindustry.org, or call 800.876.8372,
ext. 104.
Welcome Reception
Immediately following these events from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. will be TIA's annual Welcome Reception at Les Artistes Steakhouse at Paris Hotel. Those who have attended previous Welcome Receptions know that this is one of the best opportunities to meet old friends, make important business contacts and do some serious networking. Tickets are $50 per person; they may be ordered by visiting the "Events" section of www.tireindustry.org, or by calling 800.876.8372, ext. 104.
Sponsorships Available
Sponsorships for this year's TIA events - including the Welcome Reception, Wine & Cheese Social and Tire Industry Honors - are available. Sponsorship is an effective way to show support of TIA and to promote a business/product/service. A sponsorship form is available in the "Events" section of www.tireindustry.org, or interested sponsors can contact Megan Walsh (800.876.8372, ext. 112, or mwalsh@tireindustry.org).
"We strongly believe that creating the new Global Tire Expo - Powered by TIA, where everyone in the tire industry can gather and exhibit, as well as continuing our very popular special events provides an unparalleled opportunity for everyone in the tire industry to network, make important business contacts, learn from experts, and enjoy some of the best food and entertainment in the world," said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. "Booth sales are healthy, and we encourage everyone to see who is exhibiting, as they'll quickly discover that the Global Tire Expo has the exhibitors that really shape this industry."
Littlefield also said, "We are also excited to be at Paris Hotel this year, as the room rates we have secured show we are being sensitive to our member's needs in this economy. Paris Hotel provides our members with beautiful surroundings, amazing dining options and an ideal Strip location - all at a very affordable rate."
About TIA:
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry. For more information, visit www.tireindustry.org, or call 800.876.8372.
