G.L.D.A.'S 2007 LAS VEGAS SHOW EXPANSION IS A HUGE SUCCESS.

G.L.D.A CONTINUES IT'S EXPANSION WITH A NEW 2009 SHOW!!

The 9th Annual G.L.D.A. Gem and Jewelry show held in Las Vegas Nevada May 28-31 2007 at the Mirage Casino-Hotel was once again a complete success.

Last year G.L.D.A. increased the size of their Las Vegas show by opening another ballroom -the Grand Elegance Room. This year G.L.D.A. continues its expansion by increasing the show dates for the Events Center. The G.L.D.A. show in Las Vegas is now a four day event. "It is growth stimulated by demand" said Tanna Wyatt the President of G.L.D.A.

Exhibitors were very happy with the new four day venue. "The dates are great" stated one exhibitor from Singapore. "I come here and see many customers in America and other countries too." With the increased demand for more global accounts exhibitors saw the show as an opportunity to meet more international buyers.

The successful expansion of the G.L.D.A. shows is a natural progression as Las Vegas has become one of the world's most important gem and jewelry destinations.

The G.L.D.A. 2007 Las Vegas Show had 43 international trade publications participating in the show. A press breakfast was held on Thursday May 31, 2007 to honor them for their great contribution to the industry and to thank them for their participation in the G.L.D.A. shows.

At this press breakfast, the President of G.L.D.A. announced the exciting news for Las Vegas 2009. G.L.D.A. Inc, promoters of the hugely successful Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show held for the past 9 years at the Mirage Hotel Resort in late May and the Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show held for the past 30 years in early February in Tucson Arizona, is pleased to announce the addition of its "Winter Show" to be held at The Mirage Hotel and Resort in late January starting in 2009 and going forward. The dates for the first "Winter Show" will be January 25-27, 2009.

The "Winter Show" is designed to facilitate both buyers and exhibitors who wish to visit one show location or both during this very important buying period. The two shows Las Vegas and Tucson will be held only one week apart allowing both buyers and exhibitors the flexibility of attending both shows if they wish or only one if that is all their time or scheduling will allow. We have many buyers and approximately 50% of our exhibitors who come from overseas. Giving them the ability to attend two great shows in a short period of time and save them time and a great deal of expense by being able to get all their business done in a short period of time in only one trip.

"The decision of the JA New York Winter show to change their show dates from late January to March starting in 2008 made our decision to start a winter show in Las Vegas a very easy one" stated G.L.D.A. Inc President Tanna Wyatt. The New York Show has had the time slot tied up for many years and both exhibitors and buyers have attended JA New York's Winter show on a regular basis. Our goal is to fill a much needed slot with a REALLY EXCITING INTERNATIONAL VENUE where buyers can find the merchandise they want at the most competitive prices. Las Vegas offers super convention facilities, easy reasonable airfares and room rates as well as great weather and a multitude of food and entertainment options to choose from. This is a can't miss opportunity and a WIN WIN for everyone in the industry.

"We are very excited about this great opportunity and will do everything in our power to insure success of this great event" stated G.L.D.A. Marketing Director Paul Page.

Each year G.L.D.A. Inc does extensive advertising with over 275 full color ad pages in 75 publications in 30 countries world wide.

The G.L.D.A. shows continue to be popular with buyers because of the emphasis on buyer comfort, convenience and complete satisfaction. Buyers and exhibitors around the world choose the G.L.D.A. shows.

ALL G.L.D.A. Shows are delivery shows!!!

The 2008 show dates for the G.L.D.A. shows are:
February 5 -10, 2008 Tucson Arizona
May 26 - May 29, 2008 Las Vegas Nevada