Big Kahuna Brings Home Best on the Beach December 4-7, 2011
Atlanta, GA – Home to the nation’s largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Convention Center welcomes the return of the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchanse Show from December 4-7, 2011. Known among exhibitors and attendees as the “Big Kahuna,” the 2011 edition will feature more than 800 booths offering retailers 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.
“Serving the industry for more than 25 years, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show continues to be the ‘must-attend’ event for everyone in the souvenir and resort business,” says Doug Miller, President, Urban Expositions. “Coastal and resort retailers return year after year because they 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 2011 Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show are:
Tremendous Product Selection – Featuring more than 800 booths, 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. Plus the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is a launching pad for new introductions.
Goody Bag Giveaway – The first 100 buyers to arrive at the show on Sunday, December 4 and Monday, December 5 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.
Discounted Hotel Rates – Retailers can take advantage of discounted hotel rates by contacting Connections at 800.262.9974 or online at www.giftshowhotels.com
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 Cece Lee at 678.370.0332; Email: clee@urban-expo.com or visit www.grandstrandgiftshow.com
