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IGES/SSS – The Biggest and Best is Getting Even Bigger and Better!
The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies® will be celebrating its’ thirteenth annual Gift Expo this November 6-10th, 2012! “We are so grateful for our outstanding and loyal buyers and exhibitors and for the overwhelming support they have shown IGES for well over a decade!” says co-owner Susan Mills.
In 2000, with only 272 booths and barely more than 3,000 buyers, IGES was small but successful from the start! Today, with thirteen years of growth and with over 1,000 booths available in 2012, IGES/SSS has become THE LARGEST wholesale souvenir, resort and gift expo in the United States!
“OUR BUYERS COME FIRST! From our very first show, IGES has put the needs of the buyers first. If buyers have successful experiences, exhibitors do as well… and… everything else falls into place! Everyone benefits! Our continued success is due in large part to our incredibly loyal group of buyers and vendors!” says co-owner Jerry Mayer.
2013 boasts even MORE exciting news! Due to the overwhelming demand from buyers to showcase MORE top vendors with MORE products to choose from, IGES/SSS is expanding to include the brand new LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge! “We mean it when we say ‘You ask we listen!’ YOUR feedback is fundamental!” says Show Director, Heather Hoffman. “With two incredibly convenient locations for 2013 including the Sevierville Events Center and The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge just a few miles away, the Smoky Mountains in November is one attraction buyers and exhibitors won’t want to miss! This is truly the largest gathering of souvenir buyers and exhibitors in the world!”
Again for 2012, IGES will be hosting national buying groups, including ZAG (Zoo and Aquarium Gift Buyers), the NCA (National Caves Association), Museum Buyers, Water Park Buyers and NARB (National Association of Retail Buyers) as each group celebrates its’ annual meeting and/or fundraising event in Sevierville! Large or small, all retailers are welcome and invited to join the festivities in November as IGES/SSS celebrates Thirteen Years in the Smokies!
Take advantage of the many buyer amenities IGES has become known for providing as well as some brand new surprises at The Largest and Best Souvenir & Resort Gift Expo in America! To learn more please call 800-430-7608 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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