Oct 29, 2008
Tremendous selection, convenient location define March 2009 Virginia Gift Show

(ATLANTA) – Returning to the state-of-the-art Virginia Beach Convention Center from March 1-3, 2009, the third edition of the Virginia Gift Show promises to meet the specialized buying needs of retailers from Eastern North Carolina to Delaware by offering a cost-effective, convenient resource for their restocking and new merchandise needs.

“Finding the best in souvenir, resort and gift products has never been easier nor more cost-effective for area retailers since the Virginia Gift Show brings a tremendous selection together in an easily accessible location with a full roster of time and money-saving attributes like discounted off-season hotel rates, free parking, and many other buyer services, ” explains Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. “Now in its third year, the Virginia Gift Show’s continued growth has garnered positive feedback and a solid reputation as the must attend buying event for the region’s retailers.”

Among the highlights for the 2009 Virginia Gift Show include:

Unrivaled Product Selection – Retailers can explore more than 400 booths showcasing a comprehensive product mix from the industry’s leading manufacturers and sales representatives in every product category, from general giftware to tourist merchandise and beach apparel and resort wear to home accents, tabletop, garden gifts and much more.

Goody Bag Giveaways – The first 100 stores to arrive at the show on Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2, 2009 will receive a special shopping bag filled with free gifts from many of the show’s exhibitors.

Festive Show Party- All buyers and exhibitors are invited to relax and unwind at the show party after the show closes on Sunday evening, March 2. Attendees can mix, mingle and enjoy food, drinks and music. Look for more information coming soon.

Convenient Show Location – The city’s central East Coast location makes it an ideal drive or fly-in destination for show visitors. Approximately four hours southeast of Washington, D.C. by car, Virginia Beach is within easy fly-drive access of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Virginia Beach is served by most major U.S. airlines at nearby Norfolk International Airport. In addition, the resort city’s mild climate, seaside lodging, three-mile long oceanfront Boardwalk, historic landmarks, exciting attractions and manicured golf courses offer the ideal opportunity for attendees and exhibitors to mix business with pleasure.

Virginia Beach’s brand new $202.5 million convention center provides the perfect venue for the new show. From its striking architectural design to the latest in wireless technology to easy move-in and move-out accessibility, column-free exhibition space and 2,230 free parking spaces, the new center offers tremendous exhibitor and attendee benefits.

Discounted Hotel Rate Available- For discounted hotel and travel rates, call Connections at 1.800.262.9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com.

Free Business-Building Seminars – All registered buyers are invited to attend free educational seminars offering a wealth of ideas and tips. Look for more complete details

For exhibitor information on the new Virginia Gift Merchandise Show, Click Here to contact Marjorie Richardson, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Ste 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone- 678.285.3976 and fax- 678.285.7469.

Urban Expositions is a leading producer of trade events for the gift, souvenir, resort merchandise, fabric, sourcing, textiles, and sewn products technology industries. Urban Expositions owns and manages gift shows in Pennsylvania, Florida, Virginia Beach, VA, Las Vegas, NV, Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean City, MD and Galveston, TX. Urban also produces Material World, the premier global sourcing, fabric, trim and technology event for the sewn products industry. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com.