Atlanta, GA, Mar. 9--AmericasMart's role as an economic engine for Atlanta and the southeast is documented in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Book of Lists.
In the Book of Lists nine of AmericasMart’s 23 annual markets rank among Atlanta’s Top 25 Conventions, with the January and July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Markets holding number two and number three honors, respectively.
Published yearly, the Book of Lists ranks by industry the biggest business names in the region. It also features a compendium of facts, figures, contacts and financial information.
"Atlanta is fortunate to have cornerstones for our success as a visitor destination,” states Bill Howard, vice president of marketing, tourism and communications, The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Among these cornerstones are AmericasMart, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, The Georgia World Congress Center and our world-class sports facilities. Together they contribute close to $5 billion annually in economic impact.”
The AmericasMart 2003/2004 ranking follows:
#2--The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market (January).
#3--The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market (July).
#14--The Atlanta Fall Gift & Accessories Market featuring The Atlanta Gourmet Market (September).
#15--Atlanta Apparel Markets, October (Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/Accessories Market; Atlanta Men’s Market; AMERICASMART PREMIERE).
#17--The Atlanta Spring Gift, Accessories & Holiday Market (March).
#20--Atlanta Apparel Markets, August (Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/Accessories Marketsm; AMERICASMART FirstLOOK featuring Bridal, Prom Pageant & Special Occasion).
#21--The Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show (October).
#22--Atlanta Apparel Markets, January (Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/Accessories Marketsm; Atlanta Men’s Market).
#23--Atlanta Apparel Markets, April (Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/Accessories Market; Atlanta Men’s Market; AMERICASMART PREMIERE; Atlanta International Bridal & Special Occasion Market).
