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AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo

The annual  AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo is being presented virtually again on February 18, 2023 instead of being held at the Ohio Expo Center.

Get ideas for your next big vacation by talking to travel experts and checking out vacation packages.

The AAA’s Great Vacations Travel EXPO features:

-AAA’s Best Travel Deal Ever, plus EXPO exclusive discounts from AAA preferred travel partners

-The chance to win fabulous getaways

-Get firsthand travel insights from travel industry leaders

-Learn about the best locations to travel

-Get one-on-one time with travel vendors and AAA Travel agents

Register for details here .

See the available presentations on the EXPO schedule and register for the programming. Each presentation is 1 hour long, and you can attend as many as you want. Schedule an appointment with a AAA Travel Agent during the EXPO.

If you book your vacation within a week of the EXPO, you’ll get the most discounts!

Check out the schedule on the website .

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America’s Favorite Travel Shows Are Back and Bigger Than Ever

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Welcome to america’s favorite travel shows.

If you’re looking to discover new travel options, learn the latest travel tips and advice, personalize your itinerary with destination experts and save big on your next trip, you’ve come to the right place.

Going into our 20th year, the Travel & Adventure Shows are the industry’s premier travel booking and planning events in the United States. You’ll meet the top destinations, tour operators and travel suppliers from around the world who bring their top planning and booking experts to each event to help you book your dream vacation in a trusted, safe and face-to-face environment.

Plus, you’ll receive the top travel tips and advice from the pros, including Rick Steves, Phil Rosenthal and Pauline Frommer, with dozens of travel seminars taking place on 4 on-floor theaters throughout each weekend.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for your next bucket list adventure or just beginning to expand your travel horizon, the Travel & Adventure Shows are right for you.

America’s Favorite Travel Shows Are Back!

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Discover thousands of the hottest vacation options for 2024 and beyond, and meet the destination experts who are on-hand to help you find, plan and book your next trip at prices that you can’t find anywhere else.

You’ll also meet the top travel personalities from around the globe who are bringing the latest travel tips and trending advice directly to you, with dozens of travel seminars taking place right on the show floor. Plus, you’ll get to meet and hear from Rick Steves, Phil Rosenthal, Peter Greenberg, Andrew McCarthy, Pauline Frommer and more!

And don’t forget to check with each exhibitor at the Show, as most offer exclusive, show-only discounts that you won’t be able to access anywhere else.

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AAA Ohio hosts second annual Virtual Travel Expo Saturday

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — If you are looking for the perfect travel destination, we've got you covered.

AAA Ohio public affairs director, Kimberly Schwind discusses" Virtual Great Vacations Travel Expo " and covid concerns with Good Day Columbus; Maria Durant and Jackie Orozco.

AAA Ohio is hosting its second annual virtual travel expo on Saturday Jan. 15 thru 16. for more information click here .

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AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo Happening This Weekend

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Plan your next vacation at The AAA Great Vacations Travel EXPO, which is back in person this year.

The expo will take place for one day only on October 9th at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

The EXPO will be that one-stop shop for everything related to travel that guests come to know and expect. Kimberly Schwind with AAA says, "the EXPO is a destination in itself, where you can enjoy special presentations, talk one-on-one with the world’s top travel suppliers, receive exclusive event offers and giveaways, shop for travel accessories, and even book vacations right on the spot."

Cruise vacations are a favorite choice among travelers, according to consumer research conducted by AAA this spring.

Chris Donatelli with Royal Caribbean talks about what travelers can expect when they step on board a Royal Caribbean ship as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can buy your tickets online at AAA.com/EXPO . They’re $5 online and $8 at the door. Children ages 16 and under are free. AAA members can also receive two FREE tickets per household by calling (888) 222-6446 or by visiting your local AAA Travel store.

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Columbus Chosen as Host City for ESTO 2024, the Premier Event for Destination Marketers

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region, dedicated to growing visitor spending and enhancing the visitor experience, is proud to announce its selection as the host city for the U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) 2024. The event, which is coming to Columbus for the first time, will take place Aug. 10-13, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). Celebrating its 40 th year in 2024, ESTO is the nation’s premier educational and networking event for destination marketing professionals. The four-day conference offers attendees the chance to network with the best in the travel industry, learn through sessions that showcase current and future trends and celebrate the year's best campaigns, promotions and creative during the Destiny and Mercury Awards program. Attendees will also give back to Columbus through ESTO Cares, a volunteer activity that supports and generates awareness for a local charitable organization.

"We are honored to have been selected as the host city for one of the most valuable conferences of the year in the tourism industry,” said Brian Ross, President and CEO of Experience Columbus. “We can’t wait to showcase Columbus to this important group of industry leaders and show them all that our city has to offer, from our vibrant and diverse neighborhoods to our welcoming and inclusive community to our top-rated attractions and experiences.”

The conference will have a significant economic impact on Columbus with more than 1,000 attendees expected, $1.6 million in anticipated direct visitor spend and a total of 2,439 room nights.

“We are thrilled to welcome ESTO attendees to our great state and show them why Ohio truly is the heart of it all,” said Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development, which oversees TourismOhio. “With so many unique attractions and activities to discover, visitors don’t just see Ohio has a place on a map. It’s a place in their minds, a place in their hearts, and a place they can’t wait to come back to.”

Columbus is quickly emerging as a top-tier meetings destination. Standout events like PCMA Convening Leaders 2023, which was attended by 3,300 participants in January and generated $4.2 million in direct visitor spending, as well the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting held in June, showcase how the city rolls out the red carpet for major national and international events. With the U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Columbus in January 2024, the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in July 2024 and the recent win of securing ESTO 2024, Columbus stands poised to further solidify its reputation as a thriving hub for meetings and a remarkable year ahead.

“We look forward to bringing the 40 th edition of ESTO to creative and vibrant Columbus,” said Nan Marchand Beauvois, ESTO General Manager and Senior Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations at the U.S. Travel Association. “Ohio’s capital city is a proven and popular host for national meetings and events, and we are proud to add ESTO and its best-in-class programming to the lineup next year.”

To learn more about why Columbus is an ideal meetings destination and about the city’s dynamic convention package that can fit the needs of any group, visit experiencecolumbus.com/meetings . For more information about ESTO 2024, visit experiencecolumbus.com/esto2024 .   About Columbus, Ohio Columbus is a city unlike any other. Vibrant and alive, Ohio’s capital is known for its open attitude, smart style and entrepreneurial spirit. Columbus' blend of neighborhoods, dynamic nightlife, noteworthy music scene, arts and culinary experiences, events, attractions and accommodations are all made unforgettable by the diversity of its outgoing locals who eagerly await and warmly welcome visitors. Columbus is proud to have hosted the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in June and PCMA Convening Leaders 2023, which brought together the world's business events professionals in January. Free travel guides, maps, online booking and detailed information are available at www.ExperienceColumbus.com . Visitor information is also available on Instagram: @ExperienceColumbus, Facebook: @ExperienceColumbus , Threads: @ExperienceColumbus and TikTok: @ExperienceColumbus .

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2022 Morris Murdock Travel Expo

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Presented by Morris Columbus Travel at Mountain America Expo Center (formerly South Towne Expo Center) , Sandy UT

Morris Murdock Travel and Columbus Travel are excited to announce that we will be jointly holding the 26th Annual Morris Murdock Travel Show - Utah’s largest and longest running Travel Show - LIVE and in person on January 25, 28-29, 2022! After 26 years of Travel Expos, we know a thing or two about hosting a successful event and are excited to invite you to attend this one.

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Morris Murdock Travel and Columbus Travel are excited to announce that we will be jointly holding the 26th Annual Morris Murdock Travel Show – Utah’s largest and longest running Travel Show – LIVE and in person on January 25, 28-29, 2022! After 26 years of Travel Expos, we know a thing or two about hosting a successful event and are excited to invite you to attend this one.

Come celebrate our 65th anniversary (1958-2022) at our biggest expo ever with representatives from over 120 travel vendors including the biggest names in airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, tourism offices and other related destination services will bring you up to date on the hottest travel trends for 2022 and beyond. Plus, we will be offering offer you exclusive deals that can’t be found anywhere else.

We’re also going to have free travel seminars given by experts in some of the world’s hottest destinations, plus our our award-winning travel consultants will be on hand to help book your next dream vacation and can help answer those pre-trip questions for you. And did we mention all the free prizes and trip giveaways we’ll be having? Come enter to win!

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Show Hours: Friday: 2:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

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Ohio Black Expo Riverfest Culture Fest and Convention returns for 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — Ohio Black Expo Riverfest Culture Fest and Convention will return to Columbus on Memorial Day Weekend.

Details of the three-day celebration honoring African American culture in business, health, family, and entertainment were released in a press conference by organizers and partners of the event. To learn more, click here.

Ohio Black Expo notes that it is a statewide humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Ohio’s African American citizens.

For more than three decades, the Ohio Black Expo has brought together communities across the state to celebrate Black culture and the rich heritage that is an important part of Ohio history.

Supporting business development by uplifting Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and youth empowerment, the Expo and its community partners such as COSI, The Junto, ROOTT and many more, invite people to take part in a weekend celebrating African American culture.

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