Frequently Asked Questions
SCHEDULE INFO
What are the dates of HDBoutique?
When is the exposition open?
What is the conference schedule?
Haven't registered to attend HDBoutique?
TRAVEL
Where is HDBoutique being held?
What hotels are offering special rates?
How do I book a hotel room?
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
REGISTRATION AND BADGES
How do I register for the show?
How do I make a change to my registration?
What are the fees to attend the show and networking events?
What are the registration hours?
Can I transfer my registration to someone else at my company?
How do I cancel my registration, and what is the cancellation policy?
I am having problems registering on the website. Is there someone I can speak to?
How can I find out/confirm that I am pre-registered?
When will I receive my badge?
What if the information on my badge that I received in the mail is incorrect?
How do get an invoice?
Do you accept purchase orders?
How do I get a W-9 form?
How can I be deleted from your mailing, fax or email list?
Can I register onsite?
I want to bring a guest, is there a guest registration?
EXHIBITS
What are the exhibit hall hours?
What exhibitors will be at HDBoutique?
CONFERENCE
What sessions are being offered at HDBoutique?
How much do the sessions cost?
Can I get CEU credits for the sessions?
Do I need to get a ticket to attend the sessions?
SITE VISITS
What site visits are being offered?
How much are the site visits?
Where will the shuttle pick me up and drop me off for the site visit?
How do I register?
I've already registered, how do I add a site visit to my registration?
NETWORKING EVENTS
How much do the networking events cost?
Where are the networking events taking place?
MISCELLANEOUS
Will there be shuttles to/from the convention center and/or networking events?
Are children allowed on the show floor?
Are wheelchairs or motorized scooters available?
What is the dress for the show?
Who attends the show?
ATTENDING ANSWERS
SCHEDULE INFO
What are the dates of HDBoutique?
September 17-18, 2008
When is the exposition open?
| Wednesday, September 17 | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday, September 18 | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
What is the conference schedule?
Conference Schedule will be available soon.
Haven't registered to attend HDBoutique?
To register to attend, please click HERE.
TRAVEL
Where is HDBoutique being held?
Miami Beach Convention Center - 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL, 33139
What hotels are offering special rates?
Please check under the Hotel & Travel Section.
How do I book a hotel room?
Please contact Ambassadors Service Group, the HDBoutique 2008 official hotel reservation service provider.
- Call HD Boutique Housing Desk at 866.772.4410 or 404.584.7458 (International)
Note: Make your hotel reservations early since hotel rooms in South Beach are expected to sell out quickly during HDBoutique.
How do I get an International Visa letter of invitation?
In order to obtain travel visas to attend, many U.S. Embassies require that you have an Official Letter of Invitation from HDBoutique 2008. Please note that you must be a registered HD2008 attendee/exhibitor to receive a letter of invitation. To receive a letter, please send your request to Peggy.Cross@nielsen.com and list the following information: Full name, company name, address, fax number, e-mail address, passport number and date of birth and registration confirmation number. The letter of invitation will be e-mailed to you within 5-10 working days in an industry standard PDF format. We regret that we can no longer deliver this document by DHL, fax or other media means. For questions about this service, please contact the HDBoutique 2008 Representative at +1.770.291.5409.
REGISTRATION AND BADGES
How do I register for the show?
To register to attend, please click HERE.
How do I make a change to my registration?
Please call the registration help desk at: (508) 743-8502.
What are the fees to attend the show and networking events?
Full Conference Pass - $130
Charity Site Visits - $70 each
Green Day - $225
Individual Conference Sessions - $40 each
Exhibit Hall Only - $30 *
* Non Exhibiting Manufacturers will be charged $150
What are the registration hours?
| Wednesday, September 17 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 18 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Can I transfer my registration to someone else at my company?
Yes, transfers can be done at any time. Before the show, transfers must be done in writing to hdexpo@cds.com or HDBoutique 2008 Registration, 107 Waterhouse Rd., Bourne, MA 02532. They can also be done at the Advanced Registration counters at the convention center during registration hours.
How do I cancel my registration, and what is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be received in writing to by August 14' 2008 and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for exhibit hall only registrations or special event/meal tickets. Cancellation requests should be faxed to 770-777-8700 or mailed to: Registration Department' 1145 Sanctuary Pkwy.' Suite 100' Alpharetta' GA 30004. An organization may substitute one person for another.
I am having problems registering on the website. Is there someone I can speak to?
Please contact our Registration Customer Service Department at hdexpo@cds.com and someone will contact you within one business day.
How can I find out/confirm that I am pre-registered?
If you registered online, you will receive a confirmation via email. If you registered via fax or mail, a confirmation letter will be sent to you within five business days. If you did not receive a confirmation, please contact the Registration Customer Service at hdexpo@cds.com and someone will contact you within one business day.
When will I receive my badge?
Badges will be mailed out towards the end of August. If you do not receive your badge in the mail, please go to the Advanced Registration counters in the Miami Beach Convention Center during registration hours and pick up your badge.
What if the information on my badge that I received in the mail is incorrect?
Contact the Registration Customer Service Department at hdexpo@cds.com, log in to the attendee resource center, or visit the advanced registration counters at the Miami Beach Convention Center during registration hours.
How do get an invoice?
Send an email to hdboutique@nielsen.com to request an invoice. Please include your company name and address, name of attendees, and what they would like to attend. Invoices will be emailed or mailed within five business days. All registrations must be paid in full prior to the conference. Please allow adequate time to get your invoice processed.
Do you accept purchase orders?
No. We accept credit cards and checks. All registrations must be paid in full prior to the conference. Please allow adequate time to get your invoice processed.
How do I get a W-9 form?
Click here to download a W-9 form.
How can I be deleted from your mailing, fax or email list?
If you would like to be removed from the mailing, fax or email list, please send your request via fax to 770.777.8700 or email: peggy.cross@nielsen.com. Please include “Remove from Mailing List” in the subject line.
Can I register onsite?
Yes, please visit the “Onsite Registration” attendee registration counters at the Miami Beach Convention Center during registration hours. Please note onsite registration fees are higher.
I want to bring a guest, is there a guest registration?
All attendees must be registered for the show, there is no guest registration.
EXHIBITS
What are the exhibit hall hours?
| Wednesday, September 17, 2008 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
What exhibitors will be at HDBoutique?
HDBoutique's unique show floor features industry-leading manufacturers, suppliers and artisans occupying areas from 100-200 sq. ft. - about the size of two to three parking lot spaces. This intimate scale gives HDBoutique it's unique edge and namesake "boutique" experience, while you explore an inspiring array of new products and services in a smaller scale venue and discover what's new and noteworthy in hospitality design today.
CONFERENCE
What sessions are being offered at HDBoutique?
Please click HERE for conference sessions.
How much do the sessions cost?
Full Conference Pass - $130
Charity Site Visits - $70 each
Green Day - $225
Individual Conference Sessions - $40 each
Exhibit Hall Only - $30 *
Can I get CEU credits for the sessions?
Yes, CEU credits are available for all sessions, at no additional cost.
Do I need to get a ticket to attend the sessions?
No tickets needed. Your registered sessions will be printed directly on your badge.
SITE VISITS
What site visits are being offered?
This information is not yet available – please check back.
How much are the site visits?
This information is not yet available – please check back.
Where will the shuttle pick me up and drop me off for the site visit?
This information is not yet available – please check back.
How do I register?
Registration will be opening soon. Please check back.
I've already registered, how do I add a site visit to my registration?
This information is not yet available.
NETWORKING EVENTS
How much do the networking events cost?
This information is not available yet. Please check back.
Where are the networking events taking place?
This information is not available yet. Please check back.
MISCELLANEOUS
Will there be shuttles to/from the convention center and/or networking events?
There will not be shuttles to/from the hotels, nor the Party by the Palms networking event. Shuttles will only be provided for the Site Visits.
Are children allowed on the show floor?
No one under the age of 16 will be allowed on the show floor.
Are wheelchairs or motorized scooters available?
Wheelchairs are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center. They have a total of 6 wheelchairs. If additional wheelchairs are requested, local vendors include:
Surf (305) 948-6261
Randle Medical (305) 643-5222
What is the dress for the show?
The conference is business casual, including the Party by the Palms networking event.
Who attends the show?
The fabulously chic HDBoutique is the premier networking and solutions marketplace for designers, architects, owners, operators and buyers involved with restaurants, cruise ships, condominium-hotels, vacation ownership venues, resorts, hotels, senior living facilities, nightclubs and golf and country clubs.
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