NYC & Company Welcomes More Than 16,000 Health And Beauty Professionals To NYC for HBA Global Expo

9/14/09

NYC & COMPANY WELCOMES MORE THAN 16,000 HEALTH AND BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS TO NEW YORK CITY FOR HBA GLOBAL EXPO AND CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 15-17



Largest Product-Development Event and Educational Conference for the Personal Care, Fragrance, Wellness and Cosmetic Industries to Convene at Javits Center



New York City (September 14, 2009)�NYC & Company, the City�s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is pleased to welcome the HBA Global Exposition and Conference to New York City Sept. 15�17. The show, considered the leading product-development and educational conference for the personal care, fragrance, wellness and cosmetic industries, will bring in more than 16,000 show delegates, including more than 600 exhibitors and educational partners in the cosmetics industry. The show, which takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, is expected to generate more than 4,200 hotel room nights and more than $3.1 million in economic impact to the City.



�We�re pleased to welcome the HBA Global Expo to town this month,� said George Fertitta, NYC & Company�s CEO. �This annual show for the cosmetic, fragrance and personal-care industry is well suited to take place in the beauty industry�s number-one marketplace, New York City. On behalf of the City�s travel and tourism industry, we warmly welcome the HBA Global Expo to town and look forward to ensuring the success of their delegates and exhibitors.�



While on the floor of this year�s show, HBA Global Expo delegates will have a chance to evaluate international products, keep current with the latest industry developments and trends, network with peers, and develop new business contacts in the beauty industry. Leading suppliers involved in the cosmetics industry are expected to exhibit and focus largely on four integral areas: packaging and POP displays, private label/contract manufacturing, raw materials and ingredients, and international pavilions. Each of these markets will also be supported by leading educational programs featuring expert speakers.



Other HBA highlights include the presentation of the Positively Beautiful award to Mary J. Blige on Tuesday, September 15, at 9am in the Javits Special Events Hall.
�We are pleased to be able to partner with NYC & Company to offer our worldwide attendees special deals on all that the city has to offer, including entertainment, shopping, and parking, so that their stay in New York during HBA is memorable and enjoyable,� said Jill Birkett, event director of HBA Global Expo.



NYC & Company has helped support the HBA Global Expo through attendance-building tools and customized maps for its delegates. In addition, NYC & Company will oversee a welcome desk during the Expo to provide visitor information about the City�s five boroughs.



For further information about the HBA Global Expo, please visit hbaglobal.com or email ascully@hbaexpo.com.



About NYC & Company
NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For more information on visiting NYC, visit nycgo.com.
About HBA Global Expo
HBA Global Expo, produced by UBM International Media, is the most important product-development event and educational forum in the industry for the beauty, health and wellness industries. Showcasing everything from formula to finish, HBA attracts beauty and personal-care professionals from all over the world. Both the exhibition and educational program focuses on key areas of business including packaging innovations, marketing, technical advancements, trends, private label, sustainability and the X-Ceutical market. The 17th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference will take place September 15-17, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York City. For more information on HBA events, go to hbaexpo.com. For year-round access to industry suppliers, go to hba365.com. For honest beauty tips, visit the HBA blog at hbaexpo.com/blog.



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For press inquiries please contact Kimberly Spell/ Chris Heywood (NYC & Company) 212.484.1270 or Annie Scully (HBA Global Expo) 201.310.9252.