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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Amy Dufour – 678.285.0597 [email protected]

NEW LOCATION, NEW DATE PATTERN ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER 22-24, 2014 GULF COAST GIFT SHOW AT PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL

ATLANTA (June 13, 2014) –Offering retailers from the Florida Panhandle to New Orleans an opportunity to get a jump on their spring/summer 2015 resort buying, the Gulf Coast Gift Show is on the move in Panama City Beach, FL. Shifting to a Wednesday - Friday opening pattern, the show is also returning to its former location at the Boardwalk Beach Resort for the October 22-24, 2014 edition.

Previously held at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center, the move to the Boardwalk Beach Resort markets a return to its roots for the Gulf Coast Gift Show. As the show’s former location for many years, the Boardwalk Beach Resort puts exhibitors and attendees at the heart of everything Panama City Beach has to offer, including restaurants, beachfront, entertainment venues and more. As a result, retailers will have the chance to explore the best mix of projects, in a convenient, relaxed and cost-effective environment.

Among the highlights:

New Date Pattern: For 2014, the show moves from a Saturday – Monday format to a Wednesday - Friday schedule.

Customized Show Selection Reflects Buying Interests of Florida Panhandle & Gulf Coast: Show attendees can see the best selection of resort and tourist merchandise so close to home, including: souvenirs, beach items, resort wear, T-shirts, general giftware, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, coastal and nautical themed products, toys and games and much more. Among the leading industry vendors who have already secured booth space in the show include: American Gift Corp., Barry Owen Company, Beach Club Promotions, Blair Cedar and Novelty Works, Bobby Merritt and Associates, City Paper Company, Duck Company, Gift Depot, Goldfarb-Fischer Novelty, J.D. Yeatts & Sons, Koppes Kandles, The Mountain, Noveltex, Rhode Island Novelty/Adventure Planet/MistCo, and Swim Suit Station.

Buy More. Spend Less. Stay Local. Urban Expositions has negotiated discounted hotel and condo rates at the Boardwalk Beach Resort in Panama City Beach for added attendee convenience. Retailers can take advantage of these low rates by calling the Boardwalk Beach Resort at 800.224.4853, press 1 for Reservations. Please mention that you are making a group reservation for Gulf Coast Gift Show at Panama City 2014 | Book ID #7026.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION For exhibitor information on the Gulf Coast Gift Show at Panama City Beach, contact Matt Miller, show manager, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678.370.0343 or 1.800.318.2238 ext. 343. Fax: 678.285.7469. Email: [email protected]

ATTENDEE INFORMATION For show information or to pre-register, buyers can call Cece Lee at 678.370.0332 or 1.800.318.2238 ext. 332. Fax: 678.285.7469. Email: [email protected]. For more information visit www.gulfcoastgiftshow.com.

GULF COAST GIFT SHOW FAST FACTS

WHEN: Wednesday, October 22 – Friday, October 24, 2014 WHERE: Boardwalk Beach Resort, 9400 S Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 HOURS: 9 am – 5 pm, Wednesday – Thursday; 9 am – 3 pm, Friday

MORE INFO: www.gulfcoastgiftshow.com | 678.285.3976 (EXPO) or 800.318.2238 ###