Those worried that the September 11th terrorist attacks in nearby New York City would put a damper on the annual festivities will feel better knowing that 107 new exhibitors signed up to show their wares since that fateful date. In addition, the Expo has already sold 96% of the more than 300,000 sq ft of exhibit space at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Show management has also announced that the number of preregistered visitors for the 2002 AHR Expo has surpassed 10,000. This is comparable to advance registration activity before the 2001 Expo at the same point in time. “Considering the state of the economy and some restrictions placed on travel, the fact that we have hit 10,000 in preregistration numbers seven weeks before the event is very encouraging,” said Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Co. (IEC).