Why Exhibit

What is IGES & What Does it Offer?

Founded in 1999, IGES is one of the most popular resort, souvenir, and specialty gift trade shows in America. IGES isn’t just a trade show; it’s a vacation experience and business trip all in one. IGES occurs every November in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee.

Each fall, approximately 4,000 buyers in the travel and tourism industries come from the U.S., the Caribbean, and Canada to shop more than 1,000 booths featuring 575+ vendors to find high-quality, original products to sell in their gift stores.

Why Exhibit?

4,000

Attendees

2

Locations

 

20+

Years in Business

5 days

of buyers shopping

#1

Destination for Customizable gifts

575+

Vendors

Product Categories

IGES vendors offer the most comprehensive selection of merchandise available to souvenir, resort and gift buyers. Product categories include:

Best-Selling Brands

New Products

Destination Merchandise

Resort Merchandise

Souvenirs

Beachwear

Apparel & Accessories

General Giftware

Namedrop and Logo Products

Coastal & Nautical Items

Decorative Accessories

Toys, Plush & Games

Personal & Self-Care

Paper Goods & Stationery

Gourmet & Food Items

Garden

DIY & Crafts

Themed Goods

Made in the USA/Handmade

Licensed Items

 

Buyer Categories

Reach Diverse Buyers from the Souvenir, Resort & Tourism Industry

Amusement Parks

Convenience Stores

General Merchandise Stores

Souvenirs & Gift Boutiques

Hotels & Casinos

Museums

National State Parks

Waterparks & Aquariums

Zoos

Campgrounds

LOOK WHO ATTENDED IN 2023

A sampling of buyers who registered for IGES 2023 looking to buy.

  • Akron Zoo Gift Shop
  • Al Goodies
  • Aramark-Bushkill Falls
  • Bush’s Visitor Center
  • Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
  • Deep Valley Campground
  • Dinosaur Land Inc
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
  • Grayson Highlands State Park
  • HFE Corp
  • Hollywood Wax Museum
  • Inner Space Cavern
  • Islander
  • John Ball Zoo
  • Ketchikan Mining Company
  • Knoebels Amusement Resort
  • Knoxville Zoological Gardens
  • Lake Superior Zoo Society
  • Memory Lane B.V.
  • Mill Creek Resort
  • Montgomery Zoo
  • NC Zoological Society
  • Ole Smoky Distillery
  • Ozarkland Enterprises
  • Page Stores
  • Rainbow Shop Inc
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Silver Dollar City
  • Southeastern Railway Museum
  • Sweet!
  • Three Bears General Store
  • Travel Resorts Of America
  • Village Furniture
  • Virginia State Parks
  • Wet N’ Wild – Emerald Pointe
  • Zoo Knoxville

Testimonials

“I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed the show. I made two purchases, and I will be ordering from at least 4 more vendors. It was a great experience getting great deals and learning about new products. Thank you.”

Sandra Greiner

Sun Splash Family Waterpark

“This was my first trip to IGES, as a new employee of a wonderful business. The entire experience has been 1st class and the campground dinner was icing on the cake! I met new people, had a wonderful evening and can’t wait to return!”

Debbie Porter

North Pole Resorts

“The enthusiasm of both new & returning customers is exhilarating & the overall energy & warmth of this event is magnetic. Diversity among retailers & channels of trade is also remarkable, matched only by the helpfulness of IGES® management & staff.”

Robert Borta

Design Toscano

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