Aug 17, 2015

Orlando Gift Show announces new winter 2016 dates

Urban Expositions announced new February show dates for the winter 2016 edition of the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show. Shifting from January to February, the show will now run Saturday, February 13 through Monday, February 15, 2016, at Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, Hall C.

“Many of the show’s vendors and retailers let us know that the late January and early February date pattern worked well for their business and scheduling needs,” said Donna Guess, vice president operations & souvenir and resort shows, Urban Expositions. “But these dates were not originally available at the Orange County Convention Center for 2016. When we got word from the convention center about some changes that opened up this week for us, we took it. These dates bring us back to a pattern that has historically worked well for the majority of our customers, including those retailers and vendors who need time to place and fulfill large custom orders.”

The announcement followed the show’s recently concluded August 8-10, 2015, summer edition which delivered an offering of giftware, jewelry and fashion accessories, home décor, souvenir and resort resources — including 58 new, first-time vendors — to its central and northern Florida retail audience. As part of a special spotlight on the show’s newest exhibitors, buyers voted on the show’s Best New Product, which went to Cape Coastal Designs. In addition to product, buyers were able to take advantage of a number of money-saving features and promotions, including parking rebates, exhibitor-sponsored show specials and daily cash giveaways.

For exhibitor information, contact Chris Menefee, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd NW, Ste. 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.370.0352; Fax: 678.285.7469; Email: cmenefee@urban-expo.com. For buyer information or to pre-register, attendees contact Cece Lee at 678.370.0332; Email: clee@urban-expo.com or visit www.orlandogiftshow.com. 

Urban Expositions presented the “Best New Product” award to Harvey Steele (left) and Alina Steele with Cape Coastal Designs, Cape Coral, Fl.