With staycationers providing a welcome boost for retailers in coastal areas and tourist hot spots this summer, the good news is that there will be two Giving & Living shows in 2022 – one physical and the other online. The live show will be back at its usual home of Westpoint, Exeter, from January 16-18, with a second virtual show, Giving & Living ONLINE, taking place from May 9-11.
After a busy summer, with increased tourist numbers in the South West, organisers Hale Events point out that January’s Giving & Living is well timed for retailers to stock up and to discover new products ready for the 2022 season. Meanwhile, following Easter and the early Bank Holiday in 2022, retailers will again be looking for new products and inspiration.
Giving & Living ONLINE took place for the first time in 2021, with two thirds of exhibitors saying that they’ll be back for 2022. “It’s a superb opportunity for suppliers to connect with customers, to show off new ranges and pick up new customers, who are either too far away or unable to attend the show in person,” says Hale Event’s marketing manager Jennifer Trotman.
“It’s very affordable, perfect for those who want to dip their toes in trade show waters but aren’t ready to make the leap to book a stand at a physical show. It also provides buyers with the chance to meet exhibitors they might never see otherwise, without having to travel. Giving & Living ONLINE is a great complement to the January show, and while it’s not the same as face to face, it does open up the show to a far wider audience, which is good for everyone.”
Both shows will be showcasing a wide range of gifts and homeware for all occasions, with a focus on the best ideas for coastal and UK tourism markets.
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Top: Visitors at Giving & Living in 2019.
