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18 SUMMER 2014 | museumsandmore.com 18 SUMMER 2014 | museumsandmore.com Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gi Show delivers big names and big business opportunities SPECIAL SECTION LAS VEGAS SOUVENIR & RESORT GIFT SHOW T he 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, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 20, 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," said 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." Featured in nearly 1,200 booths, 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 and 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. In addition to product, the show will also offer a full roster of seminars and events, including the Living Legends social, Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) networking events, National Association of Retail Buyers (NARB) programs, new Urban Retail Marketing Bootcamp Retail presented by SnapRetail, Free Freight Friday, Super Savings Saturday, goody bag giveaways and countless show specials. M WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 17 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.lvsouvenirshow.com or www.urban-expo.com Thursday, Sept. 18 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.