LAS VEGAS - The ASI Show! Las Vegas drew 5,250 distributors from across the country in March. Final registration numbers are still being audited and are expected to rise, but preliminary numbers confirm that ASI Show-Las Vegas is the best-attended ASI Show of the year.

Matthew Cohn, ASI Show President, commented, "We went into the show with over 9,000 distributors pre-registered and if we had the same historical drop off of past Las Vegas shows, we would have ended with well over 6,000 attendees. However, we had two major challenges last week. First was the fear of the war - we had 20% of our distributor hotel rooms cancel on Monday and Tuesday, following the President's announcement. Then, the snowstorm in Colorado closed the Denver airport, which also had a ripple effect on all of the connecting flights especially United Airlines, whose hub is Denver."

Cohn continued, "Nonetheless, it was a very strong show, and an outstanding way to celebrate our fifth anniversary in Las Vegas. Distributors were energized and excited to walk the show floor and exhibitors were thrilled with the attendance. And if that wasn't enough, the special events we planned-the comedy show with Jay Leno, Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel, Keynote with Tom Peters and Closing Celebration with Jim Belushi - added up to an unforgettable time at The ASI Show in Las Vegas."

The ASI Show! has one remaining show in 2003 at McCormick Place in Chicago, May 20-22. The ASI Show will return to Las Vegas in 2004, as well as holding shows in Orlando, Dallas and Chicago. For complete show details, registration and housing, visit www.asishow.com or call 800-546-3300.

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