'Wild' author to appear at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show in Rosemont
Meet the author of “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” whose book is currently a film starring Reese Witherspoon. Ride a camel. Tap into your own personal wanderlust and plan a destination vacation.
All of this and more awaits at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, returning to Rosemont Jan. 17-18, at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
In its 11th year, the show will have more than 1,200 travel experts from the world's top destinations, tours and suppliers to help travelers find, plan and book a dream vacation. With seminars and workshops on five educational stages, visitors do more than just hear about exotic places — they experience firsthand the tastes and the sounds.
Sponsored by the Travel Channel, the Travel & Adventure Show hosts celebrities in the 1,000+ seat Travel Channel Theater, including Cheryl Strayed, who will discuss the transformative 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail that became The New York Times best-seller “Wild”.
The weekend also includes travel experts, the Travel Channel's Samantha Brown; Peter Greenberg, Emmy-winning investigative reporter and travel news journalist; Pauline Frommer, editorial director of the Frommer's Guides and Frommers.com; and Patricia Schultz, best-selling author of “1,000 Places to See Before You Die.”
At the Destination Theater, gain insight and in-depth information about specific destinations ranging from Tahiti to Alaska. At the Savvy Traveler Stage, gain how-to tips on how to travel smarter using the latest products and technology. At the Taste of Travel Stage, top chefs hold live cooking demonstrations and offer samples. At the Global Beats Stage, feel the rhythm of exotic cultures in more than 20 live performances.
In addition, more than 300 exhibitors from are there from national and international destinations — ranging from Mexico to India, Tahiti to the Florida Keys, and closer-to-home destinations in Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
“It's the biggest travel show ever to hit Chicago and it's all because Chicagoans have a great appetite for travel and culture,” says Unicomm CEO John Golicz. Unicomm is a business to business communications company specializing in originating and managing world-class trade shows and conferences.
“This show is a great way for travelers and families to experience the world in one day through the eyes of well-traveled speakers and the thousands of experts who represent exciting destinations, tours and vacation options from around the globe.”
Guests and families of all ages are encouraged to meet Alaskan sled dogs, ride camels and interact with Supporting Sponsor SeaWorld's “wild” friends, all of which are located on the show floor. “It's like walking through a living travel guide book,” added Golicz. “Local destination experts are on-hand to allow attendees to discuss, one on one and in detail, how, when and where to travel, complete with insider tips and local knowledge you can't get anywhere else.”
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
<b>When:</b> Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17-18
<b>Where:</b> Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont
<b>Hours:</b> Show opens at 9:30 a.m. for travel professionals; public hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Single and two-day tickets available online for a discounted rate of $11 (single-day) and $17 (two-day) with promo code CHPR; are available on-site for $16/$25. Children 16 and under are free.
Info: <a href="http://www.TravelShows.com/Chicago">TravelShows.com/Chicago</a>