CGTA Show and Canadian Toy Show to Co-Locate
by Playthings Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 6/11/2009 8:09:00 AM
Toronto — The Canadian Toy Association’s annual tradeshow will be held alongside the country’s largest gift show, the Canadian Gift & Tableware Assn. Show, in 2010 in a move show organizers expect will increase buyer attendance for both events.
The newly signed long-term relationship between the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) and the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association (CGTA) will see Canada's annual toy trade show move to the International Centre, where the CGTA hosts its twice-yearly trade show in January and August.
The duration of the agreement was not specified.
"This is an important opportunity to give our members access to an increased traffic of qualified retail buyers. This is a critical buying time for retail and this opportunity will bolster the already significant economic impact of the shows,” said CTA Chairman, Jeff Hurst.
Beginning January 2010, the CTA’s toy show will be housed in Hall 6 at the International Centre, one of two locations occupied by the CGTA Gift Show—the other being the Toronto Congress Centre.
“The addition of the Canadian Toy Association show to the International Centre show floor highlights the continued importance of the International Centre to our retailer guests and increases the scope of offerings available to the thousands of retail buyers who attend our shows,” said Peter Moore, executive director of the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association. “It also reflects the continued vitality of trade shows, which annually contribute more than $1 billion to the Greater Toronto Area economy.”
Covering a total of more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space, the CGTA Gift Show is Canada’s largest trade show and the second largest gift trade show in North America, according to the CTGA. The next “Spring” edition of the event will be held from January 31 to February 4, 2010.
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