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The 2019 Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace.
The 2018 Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace.
NAC – Join Now!
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is a trade association representing the recreational and leisure-time food and beverage concessions industry. NAC has members across the globe who are comprised of owners and operators of all types of concessions facilities, including stadiums, arenas, movie theatres, convention centers, racetracks, amusement parks, and many others, as well as […]
NAC Appoints Novak, Hubbard to BOD
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced two appointments to fill a recent vacancy on the Board of Directors. NAC President Adam Gottlieb, ACS, has appointed Rob Novak, Vice President of Concessions with Marcus Theatres Corporation, to fill a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Novak also currently serves as co-Chair of the […]
Movie Theatre Preference Research on Sale (Includes Spreadsheet Tools)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and The University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School (KWS) of Hospitality and Resort Management have released a report, and the accompanying spreadsheet tools, on the findings of research first unveiled at CinemaCon 2019. The report has been published into a book and is available for purchase now. As a […]
NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2020
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2020 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Friday, December 13, 2019. The presentation will take place on Monday, March 30, 2020 (3:30 – 5:00 PM) at the NAC Bert Nathan Award Reception at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas […]
CineAsia 2019 Cancelled
The CineAsia Team has notified the Motion Picture Industry that CineAsia 2019 is being officially cancelled due to the escalation of violence in Hong Kong. The show had been slated for December 9-12, 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Show organizers shared that they are disappointed in the development and that there […]
NAC Names FIU Endowed Chair for Shelley Feldman
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and The Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) will honor the legacy of the late Shelley Feldman by naming The Shelly Feldman, NAC Endowed Chair after the industry icon and former NAC Director of Education. Dr. Joel Feigenheimer, a former restaurant industry executive, […]
NAC Charity Golf Outing – 2020
The NAC Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- March 30, 2020. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles and NAC Educational Programs on March 30, 2020 at the beautiful Bali Hai Golf Club. The course is just minutes from Caesars Palace RIGHT […]
Government Relations Update: NAC Joins Coalition Opposed to D.C. Beverage Excise Tax
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has joined The Alliance for an Affordable D.C. along with District of Columbia (D.C.) business, community and trade associations, both local and national, to oppose a proposed 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on beverages in the District. The measure imposes an excise tax of 1.5 cent-per-ounce on the distribution of beverages […]
Member Spotlight – Kim Cook-Sorano, Galaxy Theatres, LLC
NAC Member Name: Kim Cook-Sorano Title: Director of Food & Beverage Company: Galaxy Theatres, LLC is a fully integrated movie theatre company, formed in 1998, and now boasting 15 locations throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, and Arizona. Galaxy is privately owned, ranked in the top 10 percent of the industry by NATO, and proud to […]
Video: ShowEast Legacy Award presented by NAC to Michael Rosenberg, Promotion in Motion
Promotion in Motion received the first annual ShowEast “Legacy” Award presented by NAC. The award was accepted by Michael Rosenberg, President and CEO of Promotion In Motion, Inc. The presentation of this special honor was part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Fontainebleau […]
NAC members save on surcharges for the holiday season
Both FedEx and UPS have announced that they will not apply peak season surcharges on residential deliveries this holiday season, giving e-commerce retailers much to celebrate. However, as in the past, both carrier companies continue to implement additional peak surcharges on large shipments, or those requiring additional handling for the holidays. Online sales are expected […]
