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PITTSBURGH — If the winter chill has you dreaming of sun-drenched seashores, cobblestone European streets, or the rugged fantastic thing about an African safari, you gained’t need to journey far to begin making these goals a actuality.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is as soon as once more getting ready to remodel into a world hub because the nation’s largest journey reserving present returns.

The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, offered by AAA Travel, is returning for its ninth-annual occasion.

Area residents can commerce the grey skies of the Tri-State Area for a glimpse in any respect seven continents — and all beneath one roof.

The three-day occasion is scheduled to happen from 10 a.m. to six p.m. on Jan. 23-24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25.

It guarantees to be a world of prospects.

AAA Travel knowledge signifies that the itch to discover is at an all-time excessive.

And this yr’s occasion is designed to be the final word remedy for wanderlust.

Spanning greater than 100,000 sq. toes, the showcase brings collectively worldwide, nationwide and regional journey representatives, providing a one-stop-shop expertise that’s really one-of-a-kind.

“For close to a decade, AAA Travel has been bringing the world to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,” acknowledged Terri Petrick, president of AAA East Central. “This year promises to be a standout event, so bring your travel dreams and let us turn them into a reality.”

For those that favor to look earlier than they leap, the occasion options three Destination Theaters.

Throughout the weekend, 43 displays will present an in-depth have a look at every part from luxurious cruises and prepare excursions to all-inclusive resorts and group excursions.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or are planning your very first “bucket-list” getaway, the perception supplied by these business specialists shall be invaluable, based on officers.

Perhaps the most important draw for native residents is the entry to seasoned AAA Travel advisers.

In an age of infinite on-line scrolling, having a trusted skilled to navigate budgets, schedules and logistics could make the distinction between a traumatic journey and a seamless reminiscence.

These advisers shall be obtainable on-site to assist attendees ebook their journeys proper then and there, usually with entry to unique showcase-only offers.

The world’s high journey suppliers will present unique three-days solely low cost journey presents to these in attendance.

There are perks for members and newcomers as effectively.

While the occasion is open to everybody, AAA members can make the most of particular financial savings and perks.

And for many who haven’t but joined the membership?

Well, AAA is providing particular incentives for brand new Classic Primary Memberships for many who join throughout the showcase.

Additional incentives to attend this yr’s showcase consists of the AAA Travel Store, providing a big selection of journey necessities together with equipment, baggage and journey luggage that shall be on show and obtainable for buy.

Free baggage shall be obtainable by AAA Travel for many who ebook and deposit on the times of the showcase.

Guests will obtain a hard-side carry-on spinner; a carry-on spinner and matching upright spinner or 2 full onerous facet spinner units.

A minimal journey buy is required, whereas provides final, officers acknowledged.

There shall be grand prize giveaways all through the occasion as effectively, organizers introduced.

Attendees can register to win one in all many invaluable prizes, together with a four-night Mackinac Island and Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Motorcoach Tour for 2.

Additional grand prizes will embrace a $1,000 AAA Travel present certificates or two Delta airline tickets to any Florida metropolis that Delta companies.

AAA members can discover the reductions, rewards and insurance coverage advantages obtainable to them with membership representatives readily available on the showcase.

Everyone is invited to attend the ninth-annual occasion, officers exclaimed, noting tickets are $10 and could be bought on-line at PittsburghTravelShowcase.com or on the conference heart field workplace.

For showcase data, contact Ida D’Errico by cellphone at (724) 260-5331 or by e-mail at [email protected].

For AAA data, contact Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, by cellphone at (412) 365-7274 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Discount admission coupons can be found at AAA branches, officers famous.