Press Release:
Planning ahead can save attendees on lodging and airfare
MCLEAN, Va. (Sept. 23, 2010) – From January 27-30, 2011, the snow sports industry will take over downtown Denver to celebrate their passion for all things snow.
The 2011 SIA Snow Show will once again celebrate the industry and deliver the hottest snow sports trends, innovations, educational seminars, product presentations, personalities, events, concerts, meetings, and parties.
Attendees conduct business that can only happen at the Show – viewing full color-lines and major trends for winter 2011.12, meeting with key principals, and networking with industry leaders face-to-face.
“I see the SIA Snow Show as a gathering of the tribe. It’s a place to run into tons of friends, old and new, see all the latest gear, explore new lines, and formulate our plan for the next snow year,” said Benny Pellegrino, owner of Milosport in Orem, UT.
After last year’s successful inaugural On-Snow Demo, the Show will again be followed by the On-Snow Demo and Ski-Ride Fest, on January 31 and February 1, at Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
The international two-day event will again be filled with demos, parties, races, demos, and catching up with industry friends. The Demo will be held in conjunction with the WWSRA (Western Winter Sports Representatives Association) Rocky Mountain Demo, which has extensive experience in hosting on-snow demos for reps and retailers in the active sports industry.
New this year, WWSRA will be adding an extra day to the demo, February 2, to further accommodate the reps and retailers in the Rocky Mountain Region. SIA is also working with CCSAA (Cross Country Ski Areas Association) for the Nordic portion of the demo.
The Snow Show and Demo are produced by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), a not-for-profit, member-owned trade association, whereby competing on-snow product suppliers, retailers and sales reps magnify their power, by working together, for the development of the on-snow sports industry.
“Our first year in Denver was such a great experience for everyone in the industry – we’re really excited to be implementing our plans for the 2011 Snow Show,” said David Ingemie, SIA President. “There’s going to be some new events plus a few surprises we’ll be announcing in the upcoming months,” added Ingemie.
On page 2: Registration information, schedule of events
Registration and hotel reservations are now open for the 2011 Snow Show and On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest. Making early travel plans to attend the Snow Show has many advantages including avoiding long registration lines, receiving a badge prior to the Show plus discounts on lodging and airfare.
A variety of Denver properties are currently offering “Early Bird Rates” that expire on September 30 or until the discounted rooms are filled (whichever happens first). Reservations can be made online at siasnowshow.com/denverhotels.
On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest properties and rates are now available. Book here. Booking rooms early is recommended as block rates will increase in November and Winter Park sold out quickly for last year’s On-Snow Demo.
United Airlines is also offering a special SIA discount. All details are here. To receive the SIA discount, you can either book directly with United or through your own travel company.
Major events/dates for the 2011 SIA Snow Show (more to come)
- USSA Big Air Ski Exhibition, Jan. 25, Downtown Denver
- LG FIS Big Air Snowboard Competition, Jan. 26, Downtown Denver
- SIA Snow Show, Jan 27, 28, 29 9A-6P, Jan. 30 9A-1P, Colorado Convention Center in Denver
- Snow Trends & Style Event, Jan. 27 Doors open @ 6:30P
- On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest, Jan 31, Feb 1 10A-4P, Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch
- WWSRA Rocky Mountain Demo, Feb. 2 10A-4P, Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch
To register for the 2011 SIA Snow Show and for more information and updates, visit siasnowshow.com.
About SIA
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is the national not-for-profit, North American member-owned, trade association representing the snow sports industry. Established in 1954, SIA annually produces the SIA Snow Show, the largest snow sports industry trade show, on-snow demo and networking environment globally, while delivering invaluable data/research reports including the Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, SnowSports RetailTRAK and Executive Market Summary.
SIA also develops marketing products, programs and services such as logistics and Government affairs that help our Members operate more efficiently and increase participation in snow sports. For more information, check out snowsports.org. SnowSports Industries America, 8377-B Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102-3587. Phone: 703.556.9020, Fax: 703.821.8276, Email: SIAmail@snowsports.org.
