LA Times Travel and Adventure Show 2010

Adventures In Travel

Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, in one month from today the Travel & Adventure Show 2010 begins!

Travel & Adventure Show at a Glance

February 13 – 14, 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center
Travel Trade: Saturday 8 – 10 am
Public: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Minneapolis All Canada Trade Show 2010

One Month From Today!

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday            3p.m. To 9 p.m.

Saturday        10 a.m. To 6 p.m.

Sunday          10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2010 GRAND PRIZE - for all eleven markets

Anthony J. Padgett original work of art, PLUS a Cabela’s Gift Card valued at $1,000.

U.S. PASSPORTS
The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON CABELA’S HUNTING SIMULATOR

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator.
Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, Whitetail or Elk.

Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

Sports Show in Minneapolis 2010 – All Canada Show

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis 2010

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday February 5           3p.m. To 9 p.m.
5 p.m.  Don Lamont presents Catfishing Canada

Saturday February 6       10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
12 noon  Norm McCreight presents Big Pike Tactics

Sunday February 7         10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2009 GRAND PRIZE - for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featuring Roplene construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique smooth quiet ride and virtually no maintenance, with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke outboard and matching trailer.

U.S. PASSPORTS
The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON CABELA’S HUNTING SIMULATOR

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator.
Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, Whitetail or Elk.

Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

All Canada Sports Show in Milwaukee 2010

Starting in One Month!

Milwaukee All Canada Show

Milwaukee County Sports Complex
6000 Ryan Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132-
(414) 423-9267

January 21-24, 2010

Hours:

Thursday January 21 5-9
Friday January 22 3-9
Saturday January 23 10-6
Sunday January 24 10-4

Norm McCreight brings a lifetime of outdoor experiences to the All-Canada
Mainstage. 2009 was the 25th anniversary of Norm doing seminars at the All-Canada Show. Norm’s two seminars are Big Pike Tactics and the Art of Moose Hunting.

US PASSPORTS

The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!
Enjoy a Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch

Great Times with friends are made in Canada.

Enjoy a cold Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch.

Meet Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett

Meet the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Wildlife artist-of-the-year and painter of the original artwork ‘Locked at Lac Seul’. You can also purchase a print right at the show!

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

See ‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by:

See the largest locked antler exhibit in the world. This amazing exhibit creates the actual battle of two-trophy Bull Moose that cost them their lives. Back by popular demand, Locked at Lac Seul is sure to surprise you – even if you’ve seen it before.

Parking:

Event parking in public parking lots.

Check The Weather in Milwaukee before you leave.

Accommodations:

Intercontinental Downtown

Hyatt Regency – Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites- Milwaukee

Things to do in Milwaukee

Restaurants

Zaffiros Pizza & Bar

EE Sane Thai Cuisine

Maharaja Restaurant – Indian

Enjoy exploring Milwaukee’s Unique History
Museums

Burlington Coat Factory

Birthdays Plus

Great Consignment of Thrifty Shopping

Bring The family Milwaukee welcomes you!

Website

Minneapolis Boat Show 2010

It Starts In Just One Month!

Minneapolis Boat Show

January 20-24, 2010

Show Details
Dates & Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Show Hours

Wednesday, January 20 ..5pm–10pm

Thursday, January 21 ….12pm–10pm

Friday, January 22 ………12pm–10pm

Saturday, January 23 …..10am–9pm

Sunday, January 24 …….10am–5pm

Admission

Beginning in early December 2009, pick up $3 off Adult Admission Discount Tickets good any day of the show at participating dealers, Minnesota Cub Foods stores and Subway restaurants.

Adults (16 and older): $10.00
Senior Day, Thursday, Jan 21 (62+) $5.00
Youth (13-15): $5.00
Children (12 and younger): FREE
Active Military: FREE Just show your active military ID at the Box Office onsite for FREE admission!

Discover Boating Center – Learn how to get started in Boating!

SailFest – Dedicated sailing showcase featuring sailboats, sailing gear, daily sailing seminars

5 Days of Boating Fun and Once-a-Year Deals!

Features at a Glance

Taste of the Lakes – NEW Opening Night Event!

Attend the opening night of the Boat Show and get a taste of summer in the middle of January!  Sample delicacies from your favorite summertime haunts like Maynard’s, Captain Jack’s, Sunset’s of Wayzata, Lola’s Lakehouse and Zorbaz while listening to live music and seeing all the latest boats and marine accessories.  A portion of the admission proceeds from this evening will be donated to the building of the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.  The event will take place from 5pm-8pm or while suppies last!  Don’t miss this fun and tasty evening supporting a great cause!

Pirates of Colonial America

Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty!  Visit this interactive exhibit and learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America — from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods to the start of the first North American college.  Attendees young and old will enjoy visiting the pirates, taking home signed pirate articles and pardons, seeing their pub, the gunsmith, the stocks and taking pictures in pirate dress. Aaarrrggggh!

Rail Jam

Prepare to be amazed! Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on over 160′ of water—right on the show floor!

Affordability Pavilion

Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again!  When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out a special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.

When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you’ll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget.

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 23th from Noon-3pm.

Kid’s Cove

Stop in the all new Kid’s Cove so your little skippers can have some fun!You’ll find boating and fishing games and a trout pond.

SailFest Seminar Series

Free daily seminars for beginner and veteran sailors as well as adventurers of all ages!

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.

Parking Ramp Map

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Shopping
Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Minneapolis Entertainment

Minneapolis offers a great family vacation! Bring the family!

Website

Making Sport Shows Work

With the turn in the economy, this year’s marketing is going to be more important than ever.

In good economy and bad – some businesses manage to weather the storm and keep sailing. Their success depends on many factors, to be sure, but, you can be that thorough preparation for marketing is a big part of their flourishing business.

2009 Sport Show Season

Sport Show season is Sales Season. If you want to be a better salesperson, learn from the best.

I recommend that you read this quick, powerful book several times. Bring it with you to Sport Shows for a Re-Brief each day before you hit the Booth. Yes! You Can Learn How To Sell Far More Effectively! – written by Peter Lowe.

In addition, I recommend that you learn all that you can from Barry Siskind

Below I’m republishing an article I wrote in March of 2008 – Making Trade Shows Work