By SEMA Editors

	Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2014 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.



Show Management is increasingly aware of the amount of solicitations that Showgoers receive regarding hotel reservations for the week of the SEMA Show. While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases, without a reservation at all.”



SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

For international attendees, Travel Planners' entire reservations website can be translated into 55 different languages, and there is Skype availability on the site to connect users with helpful agents, toll free. Additional benefits that are available include complimentary services, such as in-room Internet access and Continental breakfast.

Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No service fees charged.

• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties.

• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations.

• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing)

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, Travel Planners will match or beat the lower rate.

• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge a “resort fee” on top of that rate. SEMA and Travel Planners have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through Travel Planners is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.

• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and Travel Planners lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when in reality they are being held for SEMA Showgoers who go through the SEMA Housing Services.

• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through Travel Planners identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site and include the official housing seal, as displayed to the right. Travel Planners can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

By SEMA Editors

	Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2014 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.



Show Management is increasingly aware of the amount of solicitations that Showgoers receive regarding hotel reservations for the week of the SEMA Show. While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases, without a reservation at all.”



SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

For international attendees, Travel Planners' entire reservations website can be translated into 55 different languages, and there is Skype availability on the site to connect users with helpful agents, toll free. Additional benefits that are available include complimentary services, such as in-room Internet access and Continental breakfast.

Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No service fees charged.

• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties.

• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations.

• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing)

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, Travel Planners will match or beat the lower rate.

• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge a “resort fee” on top of that rate. SEMA and Travel Planners have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through Travel Planners is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.

• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and Travel Planners lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when in reality they are being held for SEMA Showgoers who go through the SEMA Housing Services.

• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through Travel Planners identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site and include the official housing seal, as displayed to the right. Travel Planners can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

By SEMA Editors

	Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2014 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.



Show Management is increasingly aware of the amount of solicitations that Showgoers receive regarding hotel reservations for the week of the SEMA Show. While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases, without a reservation at all.”



SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

For international attendees, Travel Planners' entire reservations website can be translated into 55 different languages, and there is Skype availability on the site to connect users with helpful agents, toll free. Additional benefits that are available include complimentary services, such as in-room Internet access and Continental breakfast.

Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No service fees charged.

• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties.

• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations.

• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing)

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, Travel Planners will match or beat the lower rate.

• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge a “resort fee” on top of that rate. SEMA and Travel Planners have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through Travel Planners is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.

• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and Travel Planners lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when in reality they are being held for SEMA Showgoers who go through the SEMA Housing Services.

• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through Travel Planners identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site and include the official housing seal, as displayed to the right. Travel Planners can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Operations Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Operations Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. The individual volunteers are in tune with their markets and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, each representing a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks, and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Operations Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA members have the opportunity to nominate individuals for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted online.

Last chance to submit nominations for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious honor presented to an individual by the association. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The award is designed to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be to ask yourself the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit a nomination before the Friday, March 21, 2014, deadline.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org, 909-978-6692.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA members have the opportunity to nominate individuals for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted online.

Last chance to submit nominations for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious honor presented to an individual by the association. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The award is designed to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be to ask yourself the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit a nomination before the Friday, March 21, 2014, deadline.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org, 909-978-6692.

SEMA has initiated a search for a leadership position within the association.

The SEMA vice president of marketing is responsible for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing market strategy and achieving marketing targets for association events, services and activities. Specific activities include strategic direction for promotion and advertising; coordination and collaboration with all departments; hiring; and directing the day-to-day activities of marketing staff and external vendors.

The vice president of marketing will lead a team that will manage the department's advertising agencies, services bureaus, designers, printers, photographers and e-mail service providers. The new vice president will report to the senior vice president of operations and work from the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in business or marketing and/or 10 years of experience in marketing, five years of experience in direct marketing and related fields, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualified candidates may submit a résumé to SEMA Human Resources by e-mailing a résumé and cover letter to Linda Czarkowski at lindac@sema.org. 

By Zane Clark

	Become a speaker at one or more SEMA events, including the 2014 SEMA Show, SEMA Webinars, Discussion Group Thought Leaders and Regional Events.

Interested in sharing your expertise, being recognized as a thought leader, and gaining the respect of your peers as an industry innovator? Become a speaker at one or more SEMA events, including the 2014 SEMA Show, SEMA Webinars, Discussion Group Thought Leaders and Regional Events. Submission deadline is March 28, 2014.

Speakers are chosen based on the name in the submission. Please ensure you have the appropriate speaker identified prior to submitting your proposal. Once you have submitted a proposal via the Speaker Submission Form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not, try entering the information again. If your issue continues, contact SEMA Education Director Zane Clark.

The deadline for speaker submissions in March 28, 2014. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 25, 2014. Back-up entries will only be answered in the case of an available speaking opportunity.

Conference sessions and tracks included in the SEMA 2014 Speaker Submission Form include:

• Business and Innovation
• Customer Service and Sales
• Executive Leadership
• Human Resources
• Industry Trends and Emerging Markets
• Internet Solutions
• Legal and Regulatory
• Marketing and Engagement
• Online Marketing
• Niche Segment Specific

Visit www.SEMA.org/Education and submit your Speaker Submission Form. Deadline is March 28, 2014. For more details, contact SEMA Education Director Zane Clark.