Jul 8, 2014

Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Approaching Sold Out Status

Already 94% sold out, with nearly 1200 booths confirmed, the 2014 edition of the Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show will bring together its largest collection to date of top name lines and new products. Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center with a new Wednesday- Saturday date pattern, the national show for the souvenir industry will showcase the latest introductions from the biggest names in the business, including:

Ace USA (Polar Graphics)

American Gift Co.

Aurora

Beachcombers

Billco

Charles Products

Cool Jewels

Dorfman Pacific

Duck Co.

EMI

Exist

Fiesta

Focus On Souvenir

Jacobson’s Hats

Jenkins Ent

Kathy Ireland

Lantern Press

Lazy One

Monterrey Imports

MVP Sports

Perrin

Rhode Island

Safari Ltd

Smith Novelty

Smith Western

Stephen Joseph

Swahilli

Tank Screen Designs

Wheeler

From September 17th- 20th, buyers can explore the latest product innovations from these companies and countless others in a wide range of categories, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, green products, T-shirts, beach items, coastal and nautical, lake, mountain and lodge, ski-themed products, logo products, shell items, giftware, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more.

Responding to ongoing demand from its retail audience for USA-made resources, Urban Expositions has concentrated sales efforts in this area to bring together a solid representation of domestically sourced and manufactured products from companies, including:

Button Girl

Lisa Ann

Lucas Hill

Momadic

Precious Few on Earth

Queen of My Heart.

SJT Enterprises

Wood You Tell Me

Woolbuddy

To see the most up-to-date listing of exhibiting companies and lines, visit www.lvsouvenirshow.com.

“The show’s soon-to-be sold out status, combined with the positive feedback we continue to receive from key retail decision-makers in every category of the souvenir and resort gift market, reinforces the Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show’s position as the premier meeting and business marketplace for the industry,” explains Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. “We will continue to stay in close contact with our vendor and buyer customers to make sure we are bringing the industry’ s best possible combination of products together under one roof for optimum business growth opportunities.”

In addition to its growing product selection, the September 2014 edition will also bring together a full roster of networking and educational opportunities, including

National Association of Retail Buyers (NARB) To Host Free Seminars: NARB will once again host educational programs during the show:

Creating Your Identity- Branding Through Product Development

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | 2 – 3 p.m.

Speaker: Karen Tryman, director of retail for DNC/Yellowstone General Stores, member of Board of Directors, NARB

Turning Art Trends into Custom Product

Thursday, September 18, 2014 | 2 – 2:30 p.m.

Speaker: Diana Borcz, director of licensing and merchandising, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum

NEW ! Urban Retail Marketing Bootcamp series debuts at September Show

Join SnapRetail and Urban Expositions for this exclusive series of educational seminars just for Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show attendees and learn how to use the latest social media and email marketing techniques to grow store sales and engage customers Programs include:

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | Your Perfect Social Media Fit | 10 – 11 a.m.

Thursday, September 18, 2014 | The Power of Pinterest for Business | 10 – 11 a.m.

Friday, September 19, 2014 | The Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Email Design | 10 – 11 a.m.

In addition, SnapRetail will also host a Customer Forum from 11 a.m.- noon on Friday, September 19.

Living Legends Social: Join us after the show closes on Wednesday evening, September 17, as the Living Legends Association honors Matt Tobin, president of Boston Souvenirs and former president of the SWDA, with the Golden Lily Award. The Living Legends Association seeks to honor those whose contributions have helped the souvenir industry take shape. Its membership is comprised of souvenir reps, wholesalers, manufacturers and designers. Working together, members strive to improve and better the industry while keeping it vital and having fun along the way.

Show Hours:

Wednesday – Friday, September 17 – 19 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 20 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Las Vegas Convention Center,Halls N2, N3 and N4,

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Exhibitor/Attendee Information

For exhibitor information, contact Lisa Glosson, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone -678.285.3976, fax – 678.285.7469, email: lglosson@urban-expo.com. For show information or to pre-register, attendees contact Briana Mackey at bmackey@urban-expo.com or call 800.318.2238 or visit www.lvsouvenirshow.com.

ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS

Urban Expositions is the largest gift, airport and souvenir trade show organizer in the U.S., hosting a total of 34 shows each. 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.