Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10am to 6pm +
Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 10am to 4pm
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001-1114
(212) 216-2000
Cost: $15*; Free for those under 18
*NY State sales tax and service fees may apply. Tickets are nonrefundable. American Express cardmembers receive a $5 discount.
EXPLORE NEARLY 500 DESTINATIONS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
Where to go on your next trip? Open your mind to the possibilities as you get a closer look at the hundreds of places featured at the show: domestic and international hot spots, familiar favorites, and those under-the-radar escapes that are still relatively crowd-free.
DISCOVER TRAVEL TIPS FROM EXPERTS
Get great travel tips at the travel seminars held throughout the day, hosted by experts in the field including The New York Times Travel section editor Stuart Emmrich, “Frugal Traveler” columnist Matt Gross, “Practical Traveler” columnist Michelle Higgins and longtime contributor to the Travel section Jennifer Conlin. Also hosting seminars are WOR Radio host and travel experts Arthur and Pauline Frommer, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” author Patricia Schultz, NY1’s “Travel with Val” Valarie D’Elia, PBS “Travelscope” host Joseph Rosendo and many more.
ENJOY A CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Six cultural stages on the show floor will feature live performances from around the world and culinary presentations highlighting international foods and flavors. The stages will also be the hub for giveaways, contests and drawings. You could win trips, travel accessories, discounts and more!
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Show Attractions:
TRAVEL SEMINARS
Throughout the day, experts in all areas of travel will host seminars on a wide range of topics including cruises, adventure travel, gay travel and tips on getting the best deals. Featured travel gurus include The New York Times’s Stuart Emmrich, Matt Gross, Michelle Higgins and Jennifer Conlin, WOR Radio host and travel experts, Arthur and Pauline Frommer, television personality and travel writer Julia Dimon, radio host and travel expert Stephanie Abrams and many more.
STAGE PERFORMANCES
Be sure to visit our six cultural stages, featuring performances from around the world all weekend long. Professional chefs, dancers, musicians and singers will take you on an entertaining journey that spans the globe. Admission to the stage areas is free with your Travel Show ticket.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
There’s never a dull moment at The New York Times Travel Show, offering a wealth of activities included in the cost of your admission ticket. Here’s a sampling of what's in store at the Travel Show:
* Join Walt Disney Pictures for a reading of Alice in Wonderland, the stunning hardcover retelling of the new Tim Burton film in theatres March 5. Enjoy a special treat from Alice’s Tea Cup during the performance.
* Kids can learn to scuba dive from certified instructors in a heated pool and test their skills on a rock climbing wall.
* Worlds of Discovery will feature “Wild Things: Live!”—exotic animals including a baby kangaroo, a spider monkey, Magellanic penguins, an American alligator, a black&white ruffled lemur, a kookabura, a blue-tongued skink, a Roseate spoonbill, a Harris’ hawk, a Burmese phython and a bearded dragon!
* A host of travel authors will be on-hand for book signings, including Arthur and Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz and Susan Orlean.
* Enjoy international culinary demonstrations where you'll savor a taste of Italy, Mexico, India, Ukraine and other nations with delicious cuisine.
* A host of travel authors will be on-hand for book signings, including Arthur and Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz and Susan Orlean.
* Enjoy international culinary demonstrations where you'll savor a taste of Italy, Mexico, India, Ukraine and other nations with delicious cuisine.
GIVEAWAYS, CONTESTS, SWEEPSTAKES AND MORE
Take advantage of the numerous travel deals, giveaways and contests offered by our exhibitors and save big! Pleaseclick here for a full list of offerings available only through The New York Times Travel Show.
TOURISM CARES AUCTION
The 2010 New York Times Travel Show is proud to be working with Tourism Cares, the non-profit charity with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. Tourism Cares will be holding a Silent Auction on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 to help raise funds for a special travel industry supported display at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, now under construction at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. The display will house the last remaining scale model of the WTC built by the architects in the 1960’s.
Take advantage of the numerous travel deals, giveaways and contests offered by our exhibitors and save big! Pleaseclick here for a full list of offerings available only through The New York Times Travel Show.
TOURISM CARES AUCTION
The 2010 New York Times Travel Show is proud to be working with Tourism Cares, the non-profit charity with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. Tourism Cares will be holding a Silent Auction on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 to help raise funds for a special travel industry supported display at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, now under construction at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. The display will house the last remaining scale model of the WTC built by the architects in the 1960’s.
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