11 March 2008

Sydney Travel XPO Highlights New Zealand, Mediterranean, Australian Explorers

Themed areas dedicated to the culture and history of New Zealand, Mediterranean destinations, Australian holiday options for retirees, families, couples and singles and extreme holiday and adventure destinations are among the new features scheduled for the Sydney Travel XPO being held at the Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour from March 15 to 16.

More than 35,000 visitors attended the Sydney Travel XPO 2007 and this figure is expected to increase in 2008 according to organiser, Expertise Events.

While the majority of those visiting the shows are consumers many travel industry personnel also attend because of the diversity of new product displayed and the opportunity to meet with exhibitors from international, national and regional tourism offices as well as consular offices.

For instance, numerous exhibitors from New Zealand will be situated at the entrance to the expo in a large themed area.  Representatives from Queenstown, Napier, Hastings and Rotorua as well as Tourism New Zealand will be available to answer questions.

Other country-specific exhibitors from Peru and Japan to Slovenia and the Galapagos Islands will be able to take queries.  As well, they will also provide cultural performances and/or film presentations over the two day events.

International and domestic travel industry partners have joined forces to offer prizes worth more than $31,000 at the Sydney Travel XPO.

For example, the Jetset Travelworld Group, Air New Zealand and Disney Parks are offering a $14,900 trip to the famed California attraction while Selective Tours and China Eastern Airlines are giving away a 5 day fly/Yangtze cruise package worth $4200.

Two additional Travel XPOs organised by Expertise Events are planned next month.

The Canberra Travel XPO which is incorporated in the Livingetc Expo will be held at Exhibition Park over April 5 and 6.

The Melbourne Travel XPO is set for the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank over April 12 and 13.

The Travel XPOs are supported by a dedicated website www.travelxpo.com.au plus a comprehensive advertising campaign in each city.

Exclusive Report by Thomas E. King, TravelMoleââ¬â¢s Travel and Lifestyle Editor

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