Tupelo Furniture Market Projected Largest in More Than a Decade

TUPELO, Miss., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The timing couldn't have been better. As Tupelo Furniture Market celebrates its 25^th year in operation and 50^th event overall, attendance by industry buyers will reach its highest in more than a decade. In addition, exhibit sales have increased substantially, leaving only a small amount of permanent and temporary space still available with just more than two weeks left before the market opens on August 16, 2012.

"Immediately after our last show in February, we began a review of our business and then executed a plan that we believed would maximize our market position, increase awareness and create excitement," said V.M. Cleveland, CEO of Tupelo Furniture Market. "From management and sales personnel to infrastructure, operations and marketing, all areas of our business, as well as the industry itself, were taken into consideration. This upturn is the end result."

Whether you appreciate the furniture market or just like reading a positive story about business for a change, what's happening in Tupelo should deliver the "goods." As the saying goes, the numbers don't lie – pre-registrations are up 100%. Permanent exhibit space is 97% sold. Temporary exhibit space is 88% sold. Hotel reservations have surpassed any year in recent history. It's a story everyone should be glad to hear, especially regional hotels, restaurants and others that provide services to those attending or exhibiting at the event.

"We are already completely booked for the week of the event," said Shari Long Neely, director of sales at Tupelo's Hilton Garden Inn. "We always do well during the furniture market, but this year we are ahead of schedule, and my understanding is that hotel space throughout the city is nearing capacity. This bodes well for the entire region."

Greg Giachelli, vice president of economic development for Tupelo's Community Development Foundation, agrees with Doe's assessment. "The CDF has been intricately involved with the Tupelo Furniture Market since its inception. It's clear that this year's event will far exceed expectations, and we are fortunate that we will all share in this success on the market's 25^th anniversary."

For those that have not yet decided to attend the August 16-19 event, perhaps the market's Top 50 Promotion or New Exhibitor Promotion will provide added incentive. More than 80 companies exhibiting at the event will be giving away the latest Apple iPads or state-of-the-art, flat-screen TVs throughout the show's four-day run. Many of these companies will give away product along with the electronic devices, and many of them are offering incentives to industry buyers that will be available only in Tupelo.

"We don't plan on letting up until the doors open," said Cleveland. "Our planning and execution have already produced positive results, and we aim to capitalize on our momentum and ride that wave all the way through to August 16."

For more information, please visit www.tupelofurnituremarket.com

Contact: Kevin J. Seddon
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SOURCE Tupelo Furniture Market