Coverings Goes to Orlando, Then Los Angeles

Alexandria, VA, July 2, 2009--The planning has begun for Coverings 2010 and 2011.

Next April 27-30, the international show of ceramic tile and natural stone returns to Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center.

Then, come 2011, the show will move westward, heading to the Los Angeles Convention Center.

“Orlando is practically home base for Coverings,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of events for National Trade Productions, which manages and produces the show.

“It will be our 11th year there, and it has a proven track record for us. We know it can accommodate the size and scope of the show, is accessible for both domestic and international travelers, and is in a core region for tile and stone business.

"But, for several years Coverings has had its eye on the West Coast since it, too, is a critical tile and stone market. Though there’s been an aggressive outreach to build attendance from this area, it’s time to be even more targeted. So, we’re going to take the show to the proverbial mountain.”

The inaugural Coverings exposition was staged 21 years ago in Los Angeles.