Aug 17, 2012

Biggest Selection On The Beach: Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Returns December 2-5, 2012

The nation’s largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, returns December 2-5, 2012 to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Known among exhibitors and attendees as the “Big Kahuna”, the 2012 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.

“Thirty-five years strong, the annual Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show continues to bring home the biggest and best selection of themed merchandise, resort apparel, gifts and souvenirs on the beach,” 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 2012:

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 2 and Monday, December 3 will receive a special tote bag filled with complimentary product sample 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.

Show Hours
Sunday, December 2: 9 am – 6 pm
Monday, December 3: 9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday, December 4: 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday, December 5: 9 am – 3 pm

Hotel Rates for Buyers Starting as Low as $40 – Rooms at these rates are limited so book early! For details, call the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show travel agency Connections at 1.800.262.9974 or visit 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 Whitney Van Atta at 678.370.0329; Email: wvanatta@urban-expo.com or visit www.grandstrandgiftshow.com