You hear it again and again ... no one manages a show like GLM - one of the largest organizers of trade shows for consumer goods in the U.S. The Gourmet Show has a 32-year history of success in the high-end homewares industry. Our upscale emphasis makes this Housewares quality showcase for kitchenware, bakeware, small electrics, tabletop, specialty foods,and other fine products. Our comprehensive booth packages are a great value - they deliver many special extras, including drayage, at no additional charge!

Advertising and Direct Mail

Fully coordinated advertising and direct mail campaigns precede The Gourmet Housewares Show. We advertise in major national trade publications, complemented by a direct mail campaign targeted to reach thousands of industry professionals as well as Gourmet 365, an online industry publication that reaches our entire retail database 10 times a year. Our direct web site allows easy access to Show, hotel, seminar and event, and registration information.

Public Relations and Special Events

Coordinated domestic and international publicity programs, including press releases, press advisories, and trade press interviews are conducted before, during, and after the Show. In addition, we feature extensive seminar programs and lively, interactive special events of interest to the industry.

Promotional Support

GLM makes attention-grabbing promotional materials. Goodies include: list of trade publications with advertising deadlines; Show logo art, plus directory advertising, product demo opportunities, web site advertising and other value-added promotional support.

Gourmet Golds - a Product Preview Display

Here's your chance to spotlight your products the moment buyers enter the Show. The Gourmet Golds display is located prominently and is professional designed to showcase today's latest merchandise. Only exhibitors are eligible to submit products. There is no additional charge for this valuable preview positioning! All products in the display will be judged by a panel of industry experts. Awards will be given in show-related categories as well as an overall "Best In Show".

Travel and Hotel

Traveling is easy with Travel Technology Group, official travel coordinator of The Gourmet Housewares Show®. They'll arrange for your lodging and air travel at discounted rates. Call 1-800-573-3116, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST, Monday to Friday. Fax 312-329-9513 or write Travel Technology Group, 110 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610. You can also send an email to: hardware-gourmet@ttgonline.net