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Excursions 2008 show sees rise in stand bookings
Stand bookings for group travel organisers’ show Excursions 2008 are 20% up on the same period last year.
The one-day group travel show will be held at Alexandra Palace, London on January 12.
Joint show organiser Fran Downton, travel trade manager of Tourism South East, said: “Excursions is continuing to grow in popularity by both exhibitors and visitors alike. The 2008 show promises to offer new and unmissable opportunities for group travel organisers planning their days out and short beaks next year.”
More than 200 exhibitors from across the UK, but with emphasis on London and the south and east of England, are expected to take part in the free entry show.
Stand holders will include castles, museums, wild animal parks and zoos, botanical gardens, historic houses, art galleries and steam train and riverboat operators as well as heritage destinations, theatre agencies and tour operators that offer group packages and tailor-made tours.
First time bookers for 2008 include the Royal Horticultural Society garden in Wisley, while early bookers include BBC Tours; Cadbury World, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Windsor and the Royal Borough, Simply Groups and Airedale Tours.
Visitors will receive personal, on the spot advice from exhibitors with first hand knowledge of their destination or attraction enabling them to make an informed choice and plan their future outings with confidence, according to the organisers of the event.
Group travel organisers will be offered free coach travel with pick-ups from around 20 major towns as well as selected central London main line railway stations.
Excursions is organised by Tourism South East and Group Travel Organiser magazine, supported by Visit London.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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