Coverings 2016 Online Registration Open

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Online registration is now open for Coverings 2016, , set for April 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

200 coveringsThe global tile-and-stone exhibition will feature a comprehensive product expo, conference programming and many show-floor features. Admission to the event,  estimated to bring together 1,100 exhibitors and showcase more than 75 specialized training and education sessions, is free.

Coverings will be held in both the North and South Halls of McCormick Place – with 420,000 ft² of exhibits showcasing the latest products, trends and resources for the tile and stone industry.

Early registration holds many benefits for attendees, including advance notice and access to events and conference sessions, contests, promotions and insider opportunities that will quickly meet maximum capacity.

“We’re thrilled to bring Coverings to Chicago in 2016,” says Karin Fendrich, Coverings show director. “As registration opens, we’re looking forward to sharing the tile & stone resources that Coverings provides designers, architects, contractors, installers, fabricators, retailers and distributors alike.

“The Chicago market has a vibrant architecture and design community, and we are excited to play an active role there in the year ahead.”

Coverings arranged discounted hotel and travel packages through partnering with several Chicago hotels, including:

  • Aloft Chicago City Center;
  • Courtyard Magnificent Mile;
  • Courtyard Downtown River North;
  • Doubletree Magnificent Mile;
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites;
  • Fairmont Millennium Park;
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown;
  • Homewood Suites Chicago;
  • Hotel Chicago;
  • Hyatt Regency Wacker;
  • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place;
  • Hyatt Place River North;
  • InterContinental Chicago;
  • Kinzie Hotel;
  • Loews Chicago;
  • Sheraton Chicago;
  • Springhill Suites Downtown River North; and
  • Westin River North.

Sponsors of the show are The Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA), Tile of Spain/Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association  (ASCER), Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The show is managed by National Trade Productions.

Attendees can register for the show, and reserve hotel accommodations, through the Coverings registration site at coverings.com/register.

For more information, visit coverings.com or contact National Trade Productions, Coverings Show Management, 703-706-8257. 

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