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Buyer Information Overview
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2012 Global Pet Expo Show Dates and HoursGlobal Pet Expo
February 29-March 2
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida | |
Show Hours:
Wednesday, February 29: 9am - 6pm
Thursday, March 1: 9am - 6pm
Friday, March 2: 9am - 5pm Onsite Pre-Show Registration for Buyers and Manufacturer Reps
Tuesday, February 28: 9am - 6pm
How can I attend Global Pet Expo? The Show is open to qualified Pet Product Buyers. Returning Qualified Buyers will be able to register on-line using their Username and Passwords. On-line registration is now available! Click here to register. First-time buyer attendees will be able to register on-line but must also fax/send in two(2) required proofs of business including an invoice for pet products purchased wholesale and in quantity from a manufacturer or distributor for resale. New pet product business: You must be able to provide the two required proof of business to attend Global Pet Expo. On-line retailers must have a website that is actively selling products. If you have never attended Global Pet Expo and would like to be added to the mailing list please submit the Account Qualification Form - click here. This will enable you to receive email alerts and mailings about the Show. To qualify, simply send in your two required proofs of business to register. Your registration confirmation will contain a username and password so you will be able to login and register additional people from your company.
Why should I attend Global Pet Expo?
At Global Pet Expo you will: - MEET 850 Exhibitors covering 240,000 square feet
- NETWORK with 12,000 pet industry visionaries and peers
- SEE the industry's largest New Products Showcase with over 800 new product launches
- VOTE on the "Best in Show" products in the New Products Showcase
- STOP BY What's New! the industry's only showcase of new manufacturers
- CONNECT with more international manufacturers than any other U.S. pet products trade show
- ATTEND industry related Seminars on topics designed to help grow your business
Still not sure? Click here for the Top 21 Reasons buyers should attend.
Show Highlights: Global Pet Expo’s Six Specialty Areas Make Buying Easy!If you sell to a specialty or niche market, Global Pet Expo makes it easy for you to CONNECT with the specialty products that customers crave. Our color-coded floor plan highlights the way to the products you’ve been waiting to see. The Natural Pet  | Green conscious or Au Naturale aficionados will love the offerings they will find in the NATURAL PET section. It is the natural choice to CONNECT with those who offer healthy, organic and environmentally friendly products. It’s the place to go to GROW your “green” customer base. |
The Boutique at Global Pet Expo  | For your Trés Chic customers, THE BOUTIQUE section is where you will find fashion-forward and pampered pet products. The Boutique is definitely your CONNECTION to “Uptown” merchandise. If you are looking for the latest in custom-designed jewelry, deluxe carriers, couture clothing, luxury pet beds or pet-spa products, The Boutique is Global Pet Expo’s “best dressed” address. |
Everything Aquatic  | Got Fish? EVERYTHING AQUATIC is the “cool” spot for finding products that will reel in customers. Everything Aquatic is one section you won’t want to miss. It is conveniently located surrounding the Aquatics Lounge. |
What’s New!  | Wondering what's next? WHAT’S NEW! is for you. We reserve the What’s New! section for first-time show exhibitors only. We give them the spotlight to make it easy for Buyers like you to DISCOVER new resources and vendors here first. |
New Products Showcase  | New and First? THE NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE is the place. For Buyers, this section is like having front row tickets on opening night. It happens once and it happens here. If your customers look for the next trendy items, you need to be here! Don’t risk missing this section located next to What's New! |
VOTE FOR THE BEST NEW PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR! Visit our New Products Showcase, on Wednesday, February 29 and Thursday, March 1, to vote for your favorite new product. Nine winners will receive a Best In Show award in their category. Categories are: Aquarium, Bird, Boutique, Cat, Dog, Natural, Small Animal, Reptile and Point-of-Purchase Display. International Pavilion  | THE INTERNATIONAL PAVILION is the destination for global products. We put the power of global purchasing at your fingertips. If your customers love new and different, you can bring them the latest offerings from countries around the world. It’s like having a passport to success. |
Hotel & Travel Information
It's never too early to book your Hotel and Airfare reservations. Travel Planners, the official Travel Coordinator for Global Pet Expo, has negotiated discounted hotel and airfare rates for all buyers. The easiest way to make travel arrangements for the Show is also the most flexible and economical. You can book online in real time, 24/7. Reserve your air through us, and you'll get the lowest web-only fares… plus additional discounts of up to 20%! Click here to make your reservations today
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