Apr 15, 2014

The Nation’s Largest Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Delivers Big Names & Big Business Opportunities September 17-20, 2014

The 2014 edition of the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with a new date pattern, expanded selection, and new retail marketing bootcamp series. Together with hotel rates starting as low as $9.99 for buyers and a wide range of industry networking events and programs, the show, held in North Hall 2-4 from Wednesday, September 17- Saturday, September 20, 2014, now enters its ninth year as the nation’s largest souvenir industry event.

“The who’s who of the souvenir business knows this is the must attend event of the year,” explains Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions “As the show’s selection has grown to include all the top name lines, brands, industry leaders and groundbreaking startups, the other offerings have increased as well. Leading industry associations and organizations host meetings and networking sessions here. Vendors and buyers plan extended appointments here. Everyone looks forward to seeing everyone else here. It has truly evolved into the industry’s national meeting place.”

The vast and versatile selection, together with a growing list of services and networking events, continues to attract more and more of the nation’s leading retailers, including: souvenir shops, national parks, beach shops, surf shops, cruise lines, hotels resorts & casinos, gift, card and specialty stores, airport gift shops, amusement parks, destination areas, decorative accessory stores, mail order catalogs, department stores, book stores, zoos, aquariums, museums and more.

For 2014, these retailers will be able to take advantage of a number of new show features and highlights, including:

• Growing Selection: At the September 2014 edition, retailers will be able to explore nearly 1,200 booths showcasing thousands of lines of souvenir and resort product in a wide range of categories, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, green products, T-shirts, beach items, Made in America, coastal and nautical, lake, mountain and lodge, ski-themed products, logo products, shell items, giftware, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more.

• $9.99 Hotel Rates for Retail Buyers: To help retailers keep those travel costs down, Urban Expositions has bought down already discounted rates to offer hotel rooms for retail buyers starting as low as $9.99 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. These limited rates are available only to retail buyers who pre-register and attend the show. Show management has also negotiated low rates at other Las Vegas properties as well for buyers and exhibitors. For rates and to make a reservation, visit www.lvsouvenirshow.com or call 1-855-246-URBAN.

• Goody Bag Giveaways: The first 100 buyers to arrive at the show on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 will receive a special shopping bag filled with free gifts from many of the show’s exhibitors.

• Free Freight Friday: A list of participating exhibitors will be offering free freight on orders placed on Friday, September 19, 2014 (restrictions apply: orders, lines and minimums may vary by each participating exhibitor).

• Super Savings Saturday: Participating exhibitors will offer special discounts only available on the last day of the show, Saturday, September 20, 2014.

• 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 Dos 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. Look for more information coming soon.

• Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) Networking Events: ZAG will host a variety of networking events for its members, including a special hospitality suite and a special reception on Thursday evening, September 18, 2014. Look for more details coming soon.

• Show Hours:

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

Thursday, September 18 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 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.