The Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center showcasing more than 400 exhibitors, amazing trip giveaways, travel tips from the experts including travel legend Samantha Brown, Patricia Schultz, Maralyn Hill (IFWTWA President) and more. Attendees can experience scuba diving, ride camels, see cultural performances and test their taste buds at the fiery foods challenge. The biggest show of its kind in the Mid West, this is THE place for the serious traveler. It opens at the Convention Center on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 29, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The IFWTWA is pleased to announce that it's President, Maralyn Hill will be participating in two culinary and travel related seminars. In addition to speaking on the culinary panels, Maralyn will be attending the show to meet with both writers and tourism bureaus and CVBs who would like to learn more about IFWTWA. Anyone who wants to set up an appointment with Maralyn should contact her at maralyn@ifwtwa.org
SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan. 28
4:00pm - 5:00 pm
Travel + Destination Symposium
"Destination Culinary - Current Trends & Destinations"
Sunday, Jan. 29
Travel & Adventure Show (consumer)
"Travel for Foodies ~ Tips, Trends, and Tools for the Culinary Traveler"
Culinary Stage
Free tickets to the event - a $10 value - can be obtained (while they last) at http://www.adventureexpo.com/
About: The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a dynamic nonprofit organization based out of Southern California. What started out as a small group of prominent Frenchmen rating restaurants in 1956 is now a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them. Members cover a broad spectrum of travel destination attractions such as active and passive adventure activities, ecology, historical features, culture, fairs, festivals, food, wine, and special events. The association's membership includes professionals in culinary arts and sciences, the wine growing and production industry, and hotel and hospitality management industries. Http://www.IFWTWA.org
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