Media Advisory: Fall 2016 Toronto Gift Fair


TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - July 28, 2016) -

Attention: Culture, Lifestyle, Home and Garden, Toronto Events

Media Advisory: CanGift Toronto Gift Fair

The Toronto Gift Fair, Canada's largest gift trade show, returns from August 7 to 10 at The International Centre and Toronto Congress Centre.

The Toronto Gift Fair is quickly approaching and over 750 exhibitors are gearing up to display more than 500,000 products to 20,000 pre-registered retail buyers. During the course of the four-day fair, The International Centre along with the Toronto Congress Centre will be transformed into a one-stop buying experience.

In one million square feet, buyers can explore must-see feature areas, and find new lines and unique trends, while enjoying complimentary amenities to celebrate CanGift's 40th anniversary.

Celebrated designers and show ambassadors, Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander will discuss social media engagement, best business practices and much more at their keynote presentations, plus HGTV star and stylist, Tiffany Pratt joins the lineup of speakers for the first time in one special presentation.

Who:  Glen Peloso -- show ambassador, principal at Peloso Alexander Interiors
   Jamie Alexander -- show ambassador, principal at Peloso Alexander Interiors
   Tiffany Pratt -- HGTV star, stylist and designer 
 
Where:  The International Centre Toronto Congress Centre
   6900 Airport Road 650 Dixon Road
   Toronto, ON Toronto, ON
   L4V 1E8 M9W 1J1
 
When:  Sunday, August 7 - Tuesday, August 9, 2016  
   9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
    
  Wednesday, August 10, 2016 
  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

About the Canadian Gift Association

CanGift is a national not-for-profit association dedicated to improving competitive capabilities and business effectiveness by giving suppliers and retailers opportunities to interact in Canada's $10 billion giftware industry. CanGift owns and operates the Toronto, Alberta and Quebec Gift Fairs. For more information or to preview new and creative product, please visit cangift.org.

Pre-registration will be available until Friday, August 5. To register on-site at the show, please come to the Media Centre at the Toronto Congress Centre South (Hall 8, E Entrance) beginning Sunday, August 7. Please note this is a trade-only event and is not open to the public.

Contact Information:

For additional information or to register to attend as a member of the media, please contact:
Laura Bennett
Communications Specialist
CanGift
416.642.1032
lbennett@cangift.org

For interviews with Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander, please contact:
Jennifer Thompson
JT & Company
416.546.1967
jennifer@jtandcompany.ca

For interviews with Tiffany Pratt, please contact:
Cathy Paine
Penguin Random House Canada
416.957.1571
cpaine@penguinrandomhouse.ca