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New Date Pattern, Expanded Selection at Smoky Mountain Gift Show

Re-engineered by leading tradeshow management company, Urban Expositions, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show will return Nov. 7-10 to the Gatlinburg Convention Center with an even bigger product selection featuring top name lines from leading manufacturers, enhanced buyer services and a spirit of fun and hospitality that defined the show at its prime.

"Since acquiring the show in 2011, we've focused our efforts on rebuilding and enhancing the Smoky Mountain Gift Show," said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. "The feedback from both buyers and exhibitors has been overwhelmingly positive. We've already received many commitments from a number of leading manufacturers and rep groups as well as heard interest and excitement from buyers in the Eastern region and throughout the nation. We are well on our way to once again establishing the Smoky Mountain Gift Show as the destination show in the Smokies."

Show highlights include a new Wednesday through Saturday date pattern to effectively meet the needs of both buyers and exhibitors, and Smoky Mountain Gift Show, IGES and SSS badges will be honored at all show locations. In addition, complementary shuttle service will be available between the Smoky Mountain Gift Show and IGES/SSS events.

Additional buyer incentives include hotel rates starting as low as $49, goody bag giveaways and Zoo & Aquarium (ZAG) networking events.

For more information, visit www.smokymtngiftshow.com.

Originally posted Friday, Apr. 20, 2012