The 2017 International Pool/Spa/Patio (PSP) Expo will be held November 1 through 3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The last edition of the PSP Expo held in Orlando was in 2014, when 11,103 attendees visited the exposition from 80 countries. The exhibit floor spanned 148,600 square feet and represented 552 manufacturers and suppliers.

PSP Expo attendees include pool builders, hot-tub dealers, outdoor-living retailers, service technicians, distributors, designers, and architects from both commercial and residential markets. Along with pools and spas, products displayed include construction materials, water features, casual furniture, barbecues, pergolas, landscape decor, outdoor lighting, and other outdoor-living essentials.

Tracy Garcia, CEM, says, “Product diversity, world-class education, and expansive geographical representation differentiate PSP Expo from any other industry event. Orlando is an attractive destination because of the thriving industry, attractions, competitive costs, and ease of travel.”

This year’s PSP Expo will focus on several new initiatives, including working with trade schools to foster recruitment and engagement of young professionals, continuation of a VIP program designed specifically for high-volume spa retailers and distributors, and the launch of a VIP program for top pool builders. The VIP programs give attendees incentives to attend by alleviating some expenses.