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LOS
ANGELES – The 15th annual LA Times Travel Show,
the largest event of its kind in the western U.S., brought together
more than 22,000 celebrity speakers, travel professionals, industry
leaders, members of the media and consumers at the L.A. Convention
Center, February 22-24.
Headliners Rick Steves (author and host of "Rick Steves'
Europe"), Arthur Frommer (publisher of more than 340 Frommer's
travel guides), Phil Keoghan (Emmy® Award-winning host of
"The Amazing Race," best-selling author), Mike Wolfe
(star of History's "American Pickers"), and Andrew McCarthy
(actor and author of "The Longest Way Home") were joined
by an impressive roster of authorities on a variety of topics,
each sharing road-tested tips for getting the most out of travel
experiences. The five-acre show floor was filled with exhibitors
from near and far offering travel services, products and advice,
as well as show-only specials and giveaways. Attendees also were
treated to live cooking demonstrations, fun activities such as
a zip line, Bubble Rollers, repelling wall, a wild animal show
and postcard-worthy photo ops.
LA Times Travel, Food, Fashion and Photo staff gave presentations
and talks on signature subjects ranging from SoCal Close-Ups local
guides to tasting tips for globe-trotting foodies. Budget travel
experts John DiScala (JohnnyJet.com), Gabe Saglie (TravelZoo)
and Brian Kelly (The Points Guy) shared valuable insights into
maximizing vacation dollars. Rudy Maxa (The Savvy Traveler) gave
pointers for surviving travel in 2013, while Marybeth Bond (GutsyTraveler.com)
tackled how to pack a suitcase and Joanna Stern (ABC News Technology
Editor) gave a rundown on the latest in portable tech. Josh Gates
("Destination Truth") and Julia Dimon ("The Travel
Junkie") each revealed their secrets for staying safe in
extreme environments and picks for the best places to find adventure
this year.
LA Times partnered with MSE Management and IMG Worldwide to produce
the three-day event, which included the second annual all-day
Industry Conference. Travel Show exhibitors created a lively and
colorful environment with exotic dishes, live musical performances,
interactive displays and a wealth of information. Standout exhibitors
Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ecuador Ministry of Tourism, Singapore
Airlines, Cruise Planners and CP Vacations, San Diego Zoo, Goal
Zero and Armenian National Tourism Organization were presented
with awards from the show organizers.
Sponsors
included Ecuador, Taiwan, Toyota, Air Berlin, Düsseldorf
Marketing and Tourism, Guam Visitors Bureau, Okinawa Convention
and Visitors Bureau, South Africa, Turkish Ministry of Culture
and Tourism, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Aquarius Laughlin,
India Tourism, Megabus, and FLO USA, as well as a number of industry
partners and media sponsors.
The countdown is already on for the next LA
Times Travel Show and Industry Conference, scheduled for January
17-19, 2014 at the L.A. Convention Center. To stay up to date
on all LA Times events, join LATimesEvents on Facebook,
Twitter
and Instagram.
Source:
SWPR Group for The Los Angeles Times
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Dancers
at the Guam display
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Wildlife
at the Xtreme Adventure Zone
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Musicians
at the Ecuador booth
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Live
cooking demonstration
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