Orchid Show at Selby Gardens Sets Record Numbers
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY APR 2, 2016 |
For six weeks beginning Valentine’s Day and concluding on Easter Sunday this year, “The Orchid Show: Celebrating 40 Years at Selby Gardens,” set new high-points for attendance, retail and membership sales. Compared to the same timeframe as last year, admissions revenue is up by 42 percent, retail shop revenue is up by 45 percent and the number of people joining the organization as members is up by 67 percent. The total number of members of Selby Gardens has also reached a high point with nearly 11,000 members. More than 1,000 orchids and plants were on display throughout the show. Nearly half of the visitors to The Orchid Show, 46 percent, came from outside of Florida.
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