HALLOWEEN & PARTY EXPO 2022
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Vegas The Halloween & Party Expo is set to return to a new Las Vegas venue next year at The Mirage from 11 – 13 January, 2022. The exhibition hall is now 95% sold out, and Progressive Party caught up with the organisers to find out what’s planned.
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he party industry is ready to get back to business and the Halloween and Party Expo will be opening its doors to allow buyers to see and feel new products and catch up with colleagues and customers in real life next month. Show organiser, Marni Golden Vinci tells Progressive Party: “We are so excited to be back in person. Our focus this year is to create the best and safest experience possible to facilitate order writing and business. We can’t wait for the Halloween and party industry to take over Vegas.” Following a hugely successful Halloween in the US and in the UK this year, Marni feels the show has come at the perfect time for buyers: “The National Retail Federation reported that Halloween 2021 set new records, with spending
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reaching $10 billion+ in sales, and that is the same sentiment that we are hearing. Buyers had some of their best seasons ever and now need to restock and refill their shelves with product. “When surveyed they reported it is their number one reason for attending the show this year. We expect there to be a lot
Right: There’s plenty of partying at the show.
Get involved Registration is free for buyers. To register, please visit www. halloweenpartyexpo.com/ppe. If you’re interested in exhibiting, contact Marni Golden Vinci at marni.vinci@clarionevents.com. Left: Marni Vinci is the show organiser for Halloween & Party Expo.
of order writing happening in January.” The new location of Las Vegas is set to inject new life into the already popular show. Marni explains the decision: “Not only does Las Vegas have world class dining and entertainment options, it is also easy and cost effective to travel to. “Vegas has shown that trade shows are back and able to operate in a safe environment. Events of all sizes with global markets are successfully taking place. We are excited for the Halloween & Party Expo to take over The Mirage. Attendees will be able to head right from their rooms to the show floor, as well as be with their friends and colleagues throughout the hotel when the show floor closes each night.” The show itself is welcoming a range of new exhibitors this year,
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