The nation’s largest souvenir show just got bigger. Responding to buyer requests for more artisan resources and unique finds, Urban Expositions will launch the new Emerging Marketplace section at the 13th annual Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, September 25-28, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring curated tabletop displays, Emerging Marketplace […]
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Urban Expositions Launches New Trade Show
Urban Expositions, a leader in the Gift & Souvenir tradeshow business, announced on Friday the launch of The Gathering West, a by-invitation-only hosted event for the souvenir & gift market’s winter buying needs. The Gathering West is being launched as a west coast version of Urban Expositions’ The Gathering, which takes place in the fall […]
Sold-Out 2017 Ocean City Resort Gift Expo Attracts Retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach
Tracking slightly ahead of the 2016 edition, the November 12-14, 2017 Ocean City Resort Gift Expo attracted coastal retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach who came to restock for the coming spring/summer tourist season.
New Resources & Networking Events Headline November 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show
The November 1-4, 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show generated reports of quality buyer traffic, a record number of first-time exhibitors along with fun networking events for show attendees and exhibitors. Featuring more than 800 booths at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, the show once again attracted the attendance of top eastern region and national retail buyers […]
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
By Amy Dufour Affectionately known as “The Big Kahuna,” the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is the nation’s largest and longest running coastal souvenir and resort trade show. Serving coastal, beach and specialty gift and resort retailers for more than 35 years, the show continues to attract the best selection and top-name brands […]
Tricks of the Trade: IGES Returns for 18th Show in the Smokies
Founded in 2001, IGES is an annual gift show in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, TN.
Made In New England
Say the words ‘New England’ and your mind immediately conjures up images of quaint small towns, beautiful foliage, and fabulous regional products like maple syrup. For retailers interested in offering the unique and popular items made in this gorgeous part of the country, The New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show is for you.
Seattle Gift Show: First To Market
For retailers on or near the West Coast of the US, the first show of the year is definitely where you need to be! Running from January 6 – 9, 2017 at the Washington State Convention Center, the Seattle Gift Show kicks off the year with a splash of color and excitement.
Expert Tips to Grow Your Souvenir Sales
The U.S. gift, novelty, and souvenir industry includes roughly 24,000 stores with a combined annual revenue of $17 billion, according to First Research.
IGES® Welcomes Buyers and Exhibitors
The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES®) will open its doors to buyers from thousands of retail resorts and souvenir shops again this November 1st – 5th, 2016, 2016, offering the widest variety of custom souvenirs and new resort merchandise imaginable.
