Travel and Adventure Show 2022
America’s Favorite Travel Shows Have the Most Comprehensive Educational Content That You Can’t Find Anywhere Else..
You’ll be inspired to take your dream vacation. Learn how to be your own travel expert on your next vacation, from top celebrity travel personalities and leading local experts at dozens of travel workshops on 4 theaters located on the show floor.
4 Theaters and Over 40+ Sessions
Travel Theater: Hear from the top travel celebrity personalities such as Samantha Brown, Peter Greenberg, Rudy Maxa and Paul Theroux as they inspire you to take your dream vacation.
Destination Theater: From where to go and when to go, to what to do and how to get there, destination experts will give you the in depth information you need to travel like a local.
Savvy Traveler Theater: Showcasing travel tips, tricks and actionable advice, you’ll learn how to travel like a pro straight from the experts. Topics include packing tips, technology skills, travel safety methods, budget travel hacks, etc.
Schedule:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
10:30am – 11:00am
Destination Theater
Its More Fun with You in the Philippines
Richmond Patrick L. Jimenez, Tourism Attaché and Director, U.S. Southwestern States, Hawaii & Latinamerica
Join me for as I discuss the reopening of the Philippines and what travelers can expect when they arrive.
10:45pm – 11:45am
Travel Theater
Fireside Chat with Brian Kelly: Everything You Need to Know About Travel and Credit Cards
Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy (TPG)
11:45am – 12:15pm
Destination Theater
Beijing 2022 and China Ice & Snow Tourism
Joe Sinisi, Director of Marketing, Access China Tours, Denver, CO
Beijing hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in February, becoming the first city ever to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year, it offered China a great opportunity to impress the world with its culture, cuisine, and winter tourism resources. Come and join us to see what China can offer for ice & snow tourism!
11:45am – 12:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
The Best Travel & Packing Tips for Today’s World
Angel Castellanos, World Travel Expert, Writer/TV Host AngelsTravelLounge.com
The World and travel have dramatically changed. You can still make your next trip, the next best trip of your life and “Travel Like a Pro”! Angel Castellanos, The Travelambassador, delivers his updated popular and energetic talk on packing tips & savvy travel skills drawing from his experience as a full-time professional traveler – even during the pandemic. This highly informative talk is updated from Angel’s extensive travels and “packed” with the most up to date savvy travel tips and inspirational stories from all over the world to help travelers travel smarter, better and cheaper. Angel will deliver the best travel tips on changes in tourism, health safety, de-stressing the airport experience, saving money, sightseeing hacks, traveling with technology and of course updated packing tips for today’s world! No matter your level of experience, you are bound to come away with practical, current travel tips. The packing demonstration included in this talk is one you do not want to miss. Packing in a carry on? After this presentation, packing in any bag will not be a problem! Join us for this insightful and dynamic presentation. Travel smart, well and often! www.AngelsTravelLounge.com
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Destination Theater
Alaska, Fantastic in Every Season!
Katy Ouellette, Tourism Sales Associate, Alaska Land & Sea Adventures
Local experts from Anchorage, Alaska share tips on what makes Anchorage a great year-round travel destination! Learn about Aurora viewing, winter adventure tours, and new summer adventure as well! Make this year… ALASKA!
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
United Airlines vs.american Airlines: Which One Is Better For You?
Matthew Klint, Blogger at Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines may be the hometown carrier in Dallas, but is it really the right airline for you? Matthew will compare and contrast United Airlines andamerican, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of both legacy carriers and based upon your travel patterns and preferences, which one may make sense for you. You’ll walk away with a lot of knowledge about theamerican AAdvantage and United MileagePlus programs as well as information on route networks and onboard product offerings so that you can make an informed choice when thinking not just about your next trip, but about your travel for years to come.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Travel Theater
A Special Report from the Master Road Warrior: The Brave New World of Smart Travel, Where You Can Go, and Where You MUST Go, in the Next Year
Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter and Producer and CBS News Travel Editor
Autograph Signing Immediately Following
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Destination Theater
Greater Miami & Miami Beach – Shining Bright
John Copeland, Director, Cultural Tourism, Greater Miami CVB
The visions of white sand beaches, stunning hotel properties and exclusive nightlife parties are all easily Found in Miami. However, the energy and pulse of Greater Miami radiates from our vibrant heritage neighborhoods, world-class arts & culture experiences, and the tastes of our internationally celebrated food scene. Let us help you discover all the hidden gems inside the world’s hottest beach destination!
1:45pm – 2:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
Navigating How to Safely Cruise Post Pandemic
Alanna Zingano, Travel Content Creator and Founder, Travel the World A to Z
Join cruise expert Alanna Zingano as she shares the latest in ocean and river cruising. In this session, she will explain how the world of cruising will look uniquely different upon its return from the No-Sail Orders. Discussing what you need to know before you are ready to set sail and navigate the high seas! Alanna reveals exactly how to stay safe and put trust into the cruise industry for your next vacation!
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Destination Theater
Discover Dominican Republic, a Corner of Paradise
Raquel Reyes, Director, Dominican Republic Tourism
Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country. Known for our warm and hospitable people, Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history, and rich culture.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, our lush tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of coastline, 250 miles (402 km) of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and a variety of sports, recreation, and entertainment options. Here you can dance to the pulse pounding thrill of the merengue, renew in our luxurious and diverse accommodations, explore ancient relics of centuries past, delight in delicious Dominican gastronomy or enjoy ecotourism adventures in our magnificent national parks, mountain ranges, rivers, and beaches.
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
Take Your Dream Vacation to the Next Level with Private Tours…Spend a Little More and Get a Whole Lot in Return
Julian Douglas, Travel Writer, Photographer, and Experience Curator, Listen, Journey, Savor
Whether you’re looking to explore ancient sights and museums or eat your way across the Italian countryside in a Ferrari, Julian will share how he’s learned to fully maximize what Private Tours have to offer. Your trip really is just that, “your trip.” Do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, have once in a lifetime experiences, and check off that Bucket List. Today’s Private Tours are more attainable and less expensive than ever before, so skip the lines and fully experience all that your destination has to offer. If you can dream it, a Private Tour will make it happen.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Travel Theater
A Return to Travel
Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer Guides and Publisher of Frommers.com
Autograph Signing Immediately Following
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Destination Theater
Ever Dream of Visiting Antarctica?
Oya Bekisoglu, Regional Sales Director, Central USA, Atlas Ocean Voyages
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Ever dream of visiting Antarctica? The words you have heard to describe this vast continent aren’t enough. Antarctica is an experience. Only those who have been and dared to take the icy plunge into these remote waters can add their names to a century of exploration where few have gone. It’s time to check the last (seventh) continent off your list if an expedition adventure is what you seek.
Join Atlas Ocean Voyages for an exciting presentation that will inspire you to come along with us on a luxe-adventure journey aboard one of our new ships to explore the incredible wildlife and icy landscape in style. Learn about what it means to be “all-inclusive all the way” with Atlas Ocean Voyages. You bring the dream, and we’ll provide the excitement, pampering and adventure! One lucky attendee will also get to bring a piece of Atlas home with them!
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
The Best Travel Benefits and the Credit Cards That Help You Get Them
Senitra Horbrook, Editor at The Points Guy
You may be aware of the big credit card sign-up bonuses that offer thousands of points and miles for travel. But did you also know certain credit cards can help you level up your travel experience by unlocking some fantastic benefits? From free food and drinks in airport lounges to bypassing a long security line, this session will go over some of the top travel benefits included with many credit cards to help you figure out which cards may be best for you.
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
The Big Bend of Texas: More than just anamazing National Park
Robert Alvarez, Executive Director, Visit Big Bend
The Big Bend Region of Texas is a land of striking beauty consisting of five distinct communities: Marathon, Lajitas, Study Butte, Terlingua and Big Bend National Park. In this session, tourism director Robert Alvarez will explain that there is more to the Big Bend than just an incredible national park with over 150 miles of hiking trails. Visitors can raft the Rio Grande, zipline with the backdrop of neighboring Mexico, horseback ride in Texas’ largest State Park, golf a PGA designed course in the Chihuahuan Desert, learn about the area’s history from pre-historic times when the largest flying creature ever to live on the planet roamed here or just sit back, relax and look at the Milky Way with your naked eye at not one but two International Dark Sky Preserves.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
11:45am – 12:15pm
Destination Theater
Latin Travel Collection
11:30am – 12:30pm
Travel Theater
A Special Report from the Master Road Warrior: The Brave New World of Smart Travel, Where You Can Go, and Where You MUST Go, in the Next Year
Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter and Producer and CBS News Travel Editor
Autograph Signing Immediately Following
11:45am – 12:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
The Best Travel Benefits and the Credit Cards That Help You Get Them
Senitra Horbrook, Editor at The Points Guy
You may be aware of the big credit card sign-up bonuses that offer thousands of points and miles for travel. But did you also know certain credit cards can help you level up your travel experience by unlocking some fantastic benefits? From free food and drinks in airport lounges to bypassing a long security line, this session will go over some of the top travel benefits included with many credit cards to help you figure out which cards may be best for you.
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Destination Theater
Discover South Africa with Small Group Tours
Deon Barnard, CEO, Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
Our tours depart every week. We send more than 1,000 Northamericans to South Africa each year. Come see why people that don’t like going on tours like traveling with us.
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
Tech Tips for Smarter Travel
Angel Castellanos, World Travel Expert, Writer/TV Host AngelsTravelLounge.com
Technology has become even more important for travel these days. There is no doubt that our smartphones can be the most important travel tool in today’s world. Learn about the best travel technology, travel apps and how-to-use your device abroad from full time traveler Angel Castellanos. This highly informative talk is updated every year and “packed” with the most up to date savvy travel tips to help you maximize your tech to travel smarter. Angel Castellanos, The Travelambassador, is a travel tech expert with tips to make traveling with your tech easy. Learn to unlock the potential of your device and travel easier and smarter without getting lost in your phone. This informative and popular presentation prepares travelers so they can confidently use their mobile devices as a tool to travel better. Angel will cover the best travel apps to enhance your travels and allow you to communicate effectively without breaking the bank. No matter how tech savvy you are, you will definitely come away with great advice and helpful apps to travel smarter and better with your technology. Join us for this insightful and dynamic presentation. Travel smart, often and well! www.AngelsTravelLounge.com
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Travel Theater
A Return to Travel
Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer Guides and Publisher of Frommers.com
Autograph Signing Immediately Following
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Destination Theater
Alaska, Fantastic in Every Season!
Katy Ouellette, Tourism Sales Associate, Alaska Land & Sea Adventures
Local experts from Anchorage, Alaska share tips on what makes Anchorage a great year-round travel destination! Learn about Aurora viewing, winter adventure tours, and new summer adventure as well! Make this year… ALASKA!
2:00pm – 2:45pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
Take Your Dream Vacation to the Next Level with Private Tours…Spend a Little More and Get a Whole Lot in Return
Julian Douglas, Travel Writer, Photographer, and Experience Curator, Listen, Journey, Savor
Whether you’re looking to explore ancient sights and museums or eat your way across the Italian countryside in a Ferrari, Julian will share how he’s learned to fully maximize what Private Tours have to offer. Your trip really is just that, “your trip.” Do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, have once in a lifetime experiences, and check off that Bucket List. Today’s Private Tours are more attainable and less expensive than ever before, so skip the lines and fully experience all that your destination has to offer. If you can dream it, a Private Tour will make it happen.
2:15pm – 2:45pm
Destination Theater
Exploring Europe: Post-Pandemic Travel to Europe: How to “Jump Through all the Hoops and Red Tape,” and Still Have Fun!
David McGuffin, Founder & CEO, David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe, Inc.
Join European travel expert, David McGuffin as he shares savvy travel tips to help navigate country-specific travel restrictions, mask requirements, vaccines rules, and COVID-19 testing requirements. He’ll also share favorite destinations, and lessons learned from forty years on the road. David usually spends five months a year in Europe leading his small group tours, writing about his favorite destinations, and sharing his adventures via his social media pages, travel blog, and his weekly broadcast of “Travel Talk Tuesday with David McGuffin.” He is an advocate of traveling off-season, avoiding crowds, and embracing the culture of the locale. His picture-packed presentation is loaded with pertinent travel information, suggested routes, sage advice, and information about his small-group tours in Europe.
2:45pm – 3:45pm
Travel Theater
The New Age of Travel: How to Enjoy Post-Pandemic Travel
Rudy Maxa, Travel Journalist & Broadcaster
Traveling today is a lot different than it was two years ago. The original Savvy Traveler Rudy Maxa gives you the tips and tricks on how to travel like a pro in 2022.
Autograph Signing Immediately Following
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Destination Theater
What’s New at Sandals & How Seamless We’ve Made it for Clients to Travel
David Ridge, Regional Director of Sales for the Western Region at Sandals & Beaches Resorts
What is new at Sandals & Beaches Resorts and how the All-Inclusive Industry has transformed since the pandemic.
3:00pm – 3:35pm
Savvy Traveler Theater
Beginners Guide to Credit Cards and Award Travel
Jason Steele, Director of Credit Card Content, Money.com
When you’re able to utilize their rewards and benefits, credit cards can be your most valuable travel tool. In this session, you’ll learn the basics of how to leverage credit cards to earn free airfare, hotels, car rentals and activities. We’ll also discuss how to utilize credit cards to receive perks such as expedited airport security, hotel room upgrades and airline elite status with carriers such asamerican and Southwest. You’ll also learn strategies to manage your credit cards responsibly and keep an excellent credit score.
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022
Show Hours:
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Dallas Market Hall – 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Admission Fee:
Buy Online Advance Sale:
One Day Adult Ticket: $11
Two Day Adult Ticket: $18
Buy Onsite:
One Day Adult Ticket: $16
Two Day Adult Ticket: $24
Adults 17 and over. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Welcome to America’s Favorite Travel Shows
Travel is back and there hasn’t been a more important time than now to attend the Travel & Adventure Shows. After more than 110 events and over 18 years running, the Travel & Adventure Show Series have been the go-to place for over 2.5 million travelers and over 4,500 of the world’s top destinations, tour operators, cruise lines and travel providers from around the globe. Discover thousands of vacation options, receive personalized advice directly from the travel experts, and take part in dozens of travel seminars featuring the top names in the industry, all under one roof!
If you’re a travel enthusiast, this is the show for you!
For Attendees
Discover endless vacation options, up to date travel advice, exclusive information and show-only travel savings & deals, all in a city near you.
Why Attend?
For Exhibitors
For Travel Advisors
Travel Advisor-specific programs give you the latest information you need to sell to your clients and stay on top of the changing travel landscape
Why Attend?
For Press/Media
Receive access to the most up to date, real time information directly from, the experts and get the pulse of today’s traveler
Why Attend?
Travel is Back. Are You Ready?
There Has Never Been A Better Time to Attend the Travel & Adventure Shows
With an ever changing travel landscape, the right information from the right travel providers is key to getting #BackToTravel in 2023. Enter America’s Favorite Travel Shows. Taking place in 9 key cities in 2023, you’ll meet the top destinations and travel suppliers from around the world, who bring their top experts to meet YOU. You’ll receive the most up to date information, itinerary options, safety protocols and travel options directly from the source.
What’s more, dozens of educational and informational travel workshops take place on different theaters directly on the show floor, all day long. You’ll also meet your favorite Travel Celebrities such as Samantha Brown, Peter Greenberg, Brian Kelly “The Points Guy,” Andrew McCarthy, Pauline Frommer and more.
Don’t miss the most Important Travel Events of 2023 coming to a city near you!
Travel And Adventure Show Returns To Denver To Help Everyone Discover The World
DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Travel and Adventure Show will be at the Colorado Convention Center this weekend. For the fifth year, travel experts and personalities will give out tips and tricks for traveling on a budget.
The show will offer a mini tour around the world, and bills itself as the “first stop on any travel journey.”
“The Denver Travel & Adventure Show is a mini trip around the world in and of itself, giving guests the opportunity to sample cultures, destinations and information all in one place, while learning all the best tips and tricks for their next fulfilling, unforgettable travel experience,” Unicomm CEO John Golicz said in a release.
This year, Patricia Schultz, who wrote the New York Times’ bestseller “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” will give travelers tips on the best places around the world to see, as the world returns to normal travel after COVID restrictions have eased. Travel journalist Peter Greenberg will provide his insider knowledge for domestic and international travel, and Laurie Woolever, who traveled the world with the late Anthony Bourdain, will share her experiences from around the world.
Half-hour sessions offered at the show will feature destination experts to help show attendees travel like locals, including all relevant information and health protocols specific to their itineraries.
Experts will also be at the show to talk to guests about how to travel in the “new normal” post-COVID, including touching on topics of safety and staying economical, while maximizing credit card points for airline and hotel stays, packing tips, and other travel hacks.
The Travel and Adventure Show takes place at the Colorado Convention Center April 30th and May 1st. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online at a discounted price. Children 16 and under are free.
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