Whether you are a travel industry professional, vendor, marketer or travel enthusiast, trade shows are a great way to get insider’s secrets to the hottest current events in the industry. These fun expos and tradeshows sometimes feature workshops, seminars, keynote speakers and demonstrations to engage travelers and suppliers.

What a great way to network and develop your love of travel!

Here is an upcoming glimpse of the season’s best, so mark your calendars. We do have a few travel expos in New Orleans. Take a look:

• Oct 10–19, 2014 – 62nd Annual California RV Show – Pomona, CA
• Oct 20–23, 2014 – 20th Annual Lodging Conference – Phoenix, AZ
• Nov 7–11, 2014 – AH & LA Fall Conference & Restaurant Show – New York, NY
• Nov 12–14, 2014 – 2014 Tourism & Travel Summit – Ocean City, MD
• Nov 17–11, 2014 – IAAPA Amusement Parks & Attractions Expo – Orlando, FL
• Dec 2–4, 2014 – 52nd Annual National RV Trade Show – Louisville, KY
• Dec 9–11, 2014 – 2014 Luxury Travel Exchange Int’l – Las Vegas, NV
• Dec 15, 2014 – 2014 Convention Sales Summit – Chicago, IL
• Jan 5–8, 2015 – 2015 Innkeeping Conference & Tradeshow – New Orleans, LA
• Jan 14–16, 2015 – Visit Florida – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Jan 19, 2015 – FTA Day at Travel Exchange ‘15 – New Orleans, LA
• Jan 21–24, 2015 – 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market – Salt Lake City, UT
• Jan 27–29, 2015 – ONE Travel Conference for Cultural Travel – McLean, VA
• Jan 28–29, 2015 – 2015 Smart Travel North America – New York, NY
• Jan 31, 2015 –  FoodWorx Conference 2015 – Portland, OR
• Feb 1–3, 2015 – Routes America 2015 – Denver, CO
• Feb 5–9, 2015 – 2015 SYTA Summit – Tampa, FL
• Feb 8–10, 2015 – 2015 InnSpire Conference & Trade Show – Rohnert Park, CA
• Feb 10–13, 2015 – 2015 Go West Summit – Colorado Springs, CO
• Feb 20–22, 2015 – 2015 Heartland Travel Showcase – Chicago, IL
• Feb 23–24, 2015 – Visit California Outlook Forum 2015 – Palm Springs, CA
• March 10–12, 2015 – 2105 International Travel Goods Show – Las Vegas, NV
• March 22–25, 2015 – 33rd Annual Travel South Showcase – Shreveport, LA
• March 27–29, 2015 – 2015 Women in Travel Summit – Boston, MA
• April 8–11, 2015 – IGLTA 32nd Annual Global Convention – Los Angeles, CA

If you have a chance to attend a travel expo or trade show, it is highly recommended! If you need to book a flight and hotel for the duration of the trip, Travel with Stephanie can find you the best rates at the most luxurious places. Call 985-727-5577 to talk to a qualified Mandeville or New Orleans travel agent. You can also refer to the US Travel Association Industry Events calendar to find even more events not listed here.