Urban Expositions and Development

Sold-Out 2017 Ocean City Resort Gift Expo Attracted Retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach

Tracking slightly ahead of the 2016 edition, the November 2017 Ocean City Resort Gift Expo attracted coastal retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach who came to restock for the coming spring/summer tourist season. Featuring more than 300 booths, including 45-plus new, first-time exhibitors, the sold-out show at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Md., delivered – bringing together countless introductions, new resources and best-selling brands for retailers to explore.

Contributing to the attendance uptick were notable increases in key geographic target areas, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The booth of first-time exhibitor Don’t Worry Be Happy. The event featured 45-plus new, first-time exhibitors at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Md.

“This show really brings it all together for Northeast coastal and shore retailers,” explained April Turner, Urban Expositions show director, Ocean City Resort Gift Expo. “Whether your business is a small, independent fashion boutique, souvenir, beach, surf, hotel shop, grocery store, campground, museum or other attraction, the show’s casual, relaxed setting, unbeatable off-season hotel rates, and coastal/nautical-inspired selection make it the perfect place to find everything you need to gear up for your busy season. “

“The 2017 Ocean City show was among the busiest for us,” added Exhibitor Tony Prisco, Matrix Sales Group. “We were non-stop – writing orders all three days.“

The Ocean City Show Floor/Level One. The next edition of the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo is scheduled for November 11-13, 2018.

In addition to product, the show also offered a number of networking opportunities. New for 2017, the popular show party moved to show site, held in the second floor lobby of the Convention Center on Monday, November 13. Buyers and exhibitors were invited to gather after the show closed for the day to enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

The next edition of the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo is scheduled for November 11-13, 2018. For information on exhibiting or attending, visit www.urban-expo.com.