May 7, 2013
Best Selection on The Beach: Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Returns December 8-11, 2013

The nation’s largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, returns December 8-11, 2013 to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Known among exhibitors and attendees as the “Big Kahuna,” the 2013 edition will feature an unrivaled selection of themed merchandise, resort apparel, gifts and souvenirs shown by the industry’s top name manufacturers, sales representatives and up-and-coming companies.

“The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is the must-attend annual event for everyone in the coastal souvenir business,” says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. “Coastal and resort retailers know they will find the best selection of established lines, best-sellers and breaking new product introductions all under one roof, all while enjoying networking in a casual, relaxed show setting.”

Among the highlights for the 2013:

Tremendous Product Selection – Featuring more than 800 booths and thousands of lines on display, retailers can explore a wide selection of products from the industry’s leading resort and gift manufacturers and sales representatives in every product category, including resort gifts, souvenirs, novelties, nautical/coastal items, licensed products, beachwear, general gift, and much more.

Goody Bag Giveaway – The first 100 buyers to arrive at the show on Sunday, December 8 and Monday, December 9 will receive a special tote bag filled with complimentary product samples from participating exhibitors.

Grand Strand Show Party – Urban Expositions will host a special party for show exhibitors and attendees. Make plans to attend this popular show event to mix and mingle with show exhibitors and attendees while enjoying free food, music and drinks. Look for complete show party details coming soon.

Hotel Rates for Buyers Starting at $40- Rooms at these rates are limited so book early! Reserve your room by contacting the official Urban Expositions Housing Company, Connections, at 1.855.246.8722. Visit www.grandstrandgiftshow.com to reserve your room today.

Exhibitor/Attendee Information – For exhibitor information, contact Russ Turner, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd NW, Ste. 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.370.0350; Fax: 678.285.7469; Email: rturner@urban-expo.com. For show information or to pre-register, attendees contact Whitney Van Atta at 678.370.0329; Email: wvanatta@urban-expo.com or visit www.grandstrandgiftshow.com

GRAND STRAND GIFT & RESORT MERCHANDISE SHOW FAST FACTS
WHEN: Sunday, December 8 – Wednesday, December 11, 2013
WHERE: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
HOURS: 9 am – 6 pm, Sunday – Tuesday; 9 am – 3 pm, Wednesday
MORE INFO: www.grandstrandgiftshow.com | 678.285.3976 (EXPO) or 800.318.2238

ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS
Urban Expositions is the largest gift, airport and souvenir trade show organizer in the U.S., hosting a total of 28 shows each year. In January of 1996, Urban Expositions launched the semi-annual Philadelphia Gift Show, which has become one of the largest and most successful regional gift events in the nation. Since then, the company has continued to grow through acquisitions and new show development. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Urban Expositions offers a complete roster of trade show management services, including exhibit sales and marketing, operations, exhibitor/ attendee promotions and services, media relations, seminar and event coordination, database development and management. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com or call 800.318.2238




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