The 11th annual New
York Times Travel Show will be held February 28 – March 2, 2014
(Friday – Sunday) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New
York City. The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors
representing more than 150 countries and will focus on family,
adventure and cruise line travel.
American Express, the founding sponsor of The New York Times Travel
Show, has participated since the show’s inception.
The New York Times Travel Show is the largest consumer and trade travel
event in North America, featuring exhibitors from Africa, Asia,
Australia/South Pacific, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America,
Mexico and the United States. The show will offer discounts, educational
seminars and live entertainment for families, individuals, couples and
seniors, including:
Exclusive Travel Discounts. Offers will include on-site-only
vacation discounts and travel packages from sponsors and exhibitors.
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 over 45 on-site seminars, including Pauline
and Arthur Frommer, Julia Dimon, Brian “The Points Guy” Kelly and Peter
Greenberg.
Family-Friendly Activities. The show will feature an
interactive area with opportunities to climb with a 24-foot
rock-climbing wall, bungee jump on a giant trampoline, and meet animal
ambassadors from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment among other
activities for attendees of all ages.
International Food and Wine Tastings. Doug Duda, A&E
International Network's "The Well-Seasoned Traveler," will host
discussions and demonstrations for the culinary traveler. At the “Taste
of the World” culinary stage, the audience will be able to sample
exciting food and wine from around the globe.
“Travel is all about discovery – both of the world and of yourself,”
said Claire Bennett, executive vice president of American Express
Travel. “More and more travelers are looking for engaging, insider
experiences and once again, we are thrilled to offer guidance to
consumers as the founding sponsor of The New York Times Travel Show.
Whether they’re seeking a luxurious escape, a family vacation or an
adventurous getaway, we look forward to inspiring prospective travelers
during this annual industry event.”
“The New York Times Travel Show delivers a truly unique lineup of travel
experts, live entertainment and vacation discounts for solo travelers,
couples, seniors and families. Whether you are an industry professional
or interested in learning about travel destinations, don’t miss this
event,” said Lou Fabrizio, vice president of advertising at The New York
Times. “We would like to thank American Express for sponsoring the
event.”
The Travel Show will begin with a trade day for industry professionals
on Friday, February 28. Travel Industry Conference
sessions will be held from 8am until 5pm ET. The exhibition hall will be
open for exclusive viewing by travel trade professionals until 7pm. The
event will be open to consumers on Saturday, March 1 from 10am
until 6pm and on Sunday, March 2 from 11am until 5pm. The show
will be held in Hall 3D & E located on 11th Avenue at the
34th Street entrance to the Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center. For more information, visit www.NYTimes.com/TravelShow.
About The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT), a leading global multimedia news
and information company with 2012 revenues of $2.0 billion, includes The
New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
Boston.com
and related properties. The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society
by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and
information.
About American Express Travel
American Express entered the travel agency business in 1915 and today
operates one of the world’s largest travel agency networks in more than
140 countries worldwide. www.AmexTravel.com
About American Express
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with
access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build
business success. Learn more at www.americanexpress.com
and connect with us on www.facebook.com/americanexpress,
www.twitter.com/americanexpress
and www.youtube.com/americanexpress.
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