Southern Women's Show Orlando

Event Dates
2016-09-15 - 2016-09-18
Organizer
Exhibitors
500
Attendees
26000
Event contact first name
Stacy
Event contact last name
Abernethy
Email
sabernethy@southernshows.com
Event contact telephone number
800.849.0248
Description
Since 1991, the Southern Women?s Show has been THE lifestyle event for women in central Florida. The show hosts over 500 companies and great features focusing on fashion, health and fitness, business, travel and leisure, and food and nutrition. In addition to the outstanding exhibits and features, there are three stages that showcase a wide variety of entertainment throughout the four days. The Main Fashion Stage features runway fashion shows, celebrity appearances and musical entertainment. The Cooking Stage hosts celebrity chefs, nutritionists, local and regional chefs who share and demonstrate favorite recipes. The Spotlight Stage showcases educational workshops and seminars. Our aim is to keep guests entertained and at the show for hours of shopping and having fun! Women come to the show to shop, learn about new products and services, compare?but most of all have fun with their friends, mothers, sisters and daughters. We get comments all the time like ?it?s our annual Mother Daughter Day? or ?my friends and I always plan our Girls Day Out to come to the show.? Between 22,000-26,000 attend the Southern Women?s Show in Orlando annually. We will be celebrating the 24th anniversary of the show on October 9-12, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse, Hall B. We work hard to create an advertising and marketing campaign that includes TV, print, radio, electronic and social media to insure that women in greater Orlando area know that the Southern Women?s Show is coming. There is also a dedicated public relations campaign that works closely with local media for coverage both in advance and during the show.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact