The Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show- Souvenir & Resort Selection: Texas- Sized DATES: Sunday,October 11-13, 2009 HOURS: Sunday- Monday:  9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Tuesday:              9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, TX After the cancellation of the 2008 edition due to Hurrican Ike, the 2009 Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show will return to the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort in Galveston Island, TX.  Targeting the specialized buying needs of coastal and resort retailers from Louisiana to Texas, the October 11-13, 2009 sho will offer area retailers the ideal opportunity to gear up for the coming resort season in a cost-effective, convenient and casual setting. The Galveston Island Convention Center offers an easy-to-reach destination for the show’s target attendee base, which includes retailers along the coast and inland from New Orleans, LA to Brownsville, TX.   Located on Galveston’s popular Seawall Boulevard, the facility’s beachfront resort setting puts exhibitors and attendees within walking distance of a wide array of restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues.  In addition, there are more than 750 hotel rooms adjacent to the center with another 700 within a two-mile area. To get details on the business-building seminar, fun events and exciting giveaways happening during the Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, please visit the Seminars, Events & Exhibitors page.