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| Details NYTimes 2013 Travel Show |
The New York Times announced that the 10th annual New York Times Travel Show will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City January 18 – 20, 2013. The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing over 150 countries focusing on travel destinations, tour operators and cruise lines. The show will include special travel offers as well as live entertainment for the whole family. For more information, visit www.NYTimes.com/TravelShow.
American Express is the founding sponsor of The New York Times Travel Show through 2014. As a founding sponsor, American Express has participated in The New York Times Travel Show since its inception.
The New York Times Travel Show is the largest consumer and trade travel event of its kind in the U.S. featuring different regions of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia/South Pacific, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico and the United States.
The show features discounts and entertainment for families, singles, couples and seniors, including:
Exclusive Travel Discounts. The New York Times Travel Show offers vacation discounts and travel packages from nearly 500 sponsors and exhibitors. Visitors can take advantage of these on-site-only offers on the Travel Show floor.
International Dance and Live Music Performances. Enjoy entertainment and special live performances from around the world.
Travel Seminars with the Experts. Travel experts from television, radio, the leading travel blogs and The New York Times will take questions and offer tips in on-site seminars.
Family-friendly activities. The show will feature a fun, interactive area including an indoor climbing wall and other activities where attendees of all ages can experience a taste of adventure travel.
International Food and Wine Tastings. Doug Duda, A&E International Network's "The Well-Seasoned Traveler," will present tips and tastings for the culinary traveler. Chefs, writers, sommeliers, wine makers and culinary tour guides will take the audience on a delicious journey with demonstrations and samples of this year's most exciting food and wine adventures.
Book Signings with Leading Travel Authors. Once again, there will be an on-site bookstore where attendees can purchase many of the latest travel guides, meet authors, ask for travel advice or get an autographed book.
The 2013 Travel Show will begin with a trade day for industry professionals on Jan. 18, offering targeted conferences. The exhibit hall will also be open for exclusive viewing by travel trade professionals, followed by an industry reception on the exhibit floor. The New York Times Travel Show will take place in Hall 3B, located on 11th Avenue at the 34 th Street entrance to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
“With people traveling more than ever, it is important to showcase new experiences in engaging and fun ways,” says Lisa Durocher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Express Travel. “The New York Times Travel Show is the perfect place for any consumer to discover what is new and now in the evolving world of travel.”
“In its tenth year, The New York Times Travel Show will offer consumers numerous exciting and unique opportunities for travel all over the globe,” said Yasmin Namini, senior vice president, marketing and circulation, and general manager, reader applications, The New York Times Media Group. “We’re thrilled to be working again with founding sponsor American Express on another exceptional event.”
The supporting sponsor of the 2013 Travel Show is South African Tourism.
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