SAN DIEGO, Jan. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anyone looking to find, plan and book their next vacation will discover thousands of travel options to explore, local destination experts to help them get there, and tens of thousands of dollars in savings at the 5TH Annual San Diego Travel & Adventure Show.
The nation’s largest travel show and one of Southern California’s Top-10 consumer events, the San Diego Travel and Adventure Show will feature 300+ exhibitors, celebrity keynote speakers, renowned chefs, travel industry insiders, authentic music and folkloric dance performances, must-have travel gadgets and accessories, and exclusive travel deals.
“The Travel and Adventure Show is excited to bring travel enthusiasts an interactive experience to kickoff 2018,” said John Golicz, CEO, Unicomm, the event producer. “Under just one roof, visitors are able to find everything they need to plan their next domestic or international adventure.”
The Travel Theater at the 2018 San Diego Travel and Adventure Show features expert insight from:
- Samantha Brown, Host, Places to Love
- Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer’s Guides and Publisher of Frommers.com
- Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter, Producer, and CBS News Travel Editor
- Rudy Maxa, Award Winning Travel Journalist, Travel Expert, Radio & TV Host
Travelers can find inspiration at the Destination Theater, featuring dozens of locale-specific workshops and presentations, including:
- “Discover Why Guatemala and Belize are Top Travel Destination for Travelers Worldwide”
- “European River Cruises”
- “Beyond the Cruise: The Inside Scoop on Alaska Adventures”
- “A Fijan Warrior’s Guide to Happiness”
- “Your Own Italy – Boutique Travel Perfected”
- “Open to the New Shades of Thailand”
- “The Islands of Tahiti are Closer than You Think”
For insider tips and tricks for smarter, safer and hassle-free travel, the Savvy Traveler Theater offers:
- “Essential Tips for Women and Men Travelers”
- “Travel Like a Pro: Packing Tips & Savvy Travel Skills”
- “Travel Matchmaking with Cruise Planners”
- “How to Travel for Half the Cost for All Levels of Travel and Where to Find Amazing Deals in 2018”
- “How to Capture Great Travel Photographs”
- “10 Reasons Why You Should Always Use a Professional Travel Agent”
The Taste of Travel Stage is where foodies can enjoy cooking demonstrations and delectable samples of global cuisine from noted chefs such as:
- Melissa Currey, President, Cooking 4 Life, Inc.
- Mary Hinds, Regional Chef, McCormick & Schmick’s
- Sam Kambo, Executive Chef and Owner, Royal India Restaurant
Featuring cultural performances from around the world, the Global Beats Theater is where travelers can enjoy a range of musical and dance performances.
Attending the San Diego Travel & Adventure Show is an adventure in and of itself and presents activities suitable for the whole family. Guests can get their picture taken in their favorite destination at the Green Screen, take a ride on a Segway, and take a picture with the resident camel, Eli, all under one roof.
The San Diego Travel & Adventure Show will take place January 13th and 14th at the San Diego Convention Center. The show opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for travel professionals; the public can attend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees can purchase single-day and two-day tickets online now for the discounted rate of $11/$18 with promo code: SDPR or on-site for $15/$22. Children 16 and under are free and on-site tickets can be purchased with cash only. For tickets and event information, visit https://travelshows.com/shows/san-diego/.
About UNICOMM LLC
UNICOMM LLC is an independent business-to-business communications company specializing in originating and managing world-class trade shows, conferences and digital properties. Unicomm’s productions include the nation’s largest and longest running series of travel events, Travel & Adventure Show® in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Washington, D.C. and San Diego and 1000TravelTips.com.
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