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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 should 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 worldwide hub because the nation’s largest journey reserving present returns.

The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, introduced 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 information signifies that the itch to discover is at an all-time excessive.

And this 12 months’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 actually one-of-a-kind.

“For close to a decade, AAA Travel has been bringing the world to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,” said 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 want to look earlier than they leap, the occasion options three Destination Theaters.

Throughout the weekend, 43 displays will present an in-depth take a look at the whole lot from luxurious cruises and practice 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 trade consultants will likely be invaluable, in response to officers.

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

In an age of limitless 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 will likely be out there on-site to assist attendees e-book their journeys proper then and there, typically with entry to unique showcase-only offers.

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

There are perks for members and newcomers as properly.

While the occasion is open to everybody, AAA members can benefit from particular financial savings and perks.

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

Well, AAA is providing particular incentives for brand new Classic Primary Memberships for individuals who join in the course of the showcase.

Additional incentives to attend this 12 months’s showcase consists of the AAA Travel Store, providing a wide selection of journey necessities together with equipment, baggage and journey luggage that will likely be on show and out there for buy.

Free baggage will likely be out there by AAA Travel for individuals who e-book 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 exhausting aspect spinner units.

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

There will likely be grand prize giveaways all through the occasion as properly, organizers introduced.

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

Additional grand prizes will embody a $1,000 AAA Travel reward certificates or two Delta airline tickets to any Florida metropolis that Delta providers.

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

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

For showcase data, contact Ida D’Errico by telephone at (724) 260-5331 or by means of e-mail at ida@pittsburghtravelshowcase.com.

For AAA data, contact Jim Garrity, director of public affairs, by telephone at (412) 365-7274 or by means of e-mail at Garrity.Jim@ace.aaa.com.

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

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