Spotlight on Cruising

Our 2016 survey shows that Cruise travel continues to be one of the top areas of interest for attendees at The New York Times Travel Show

Over 526 exhibitors from around the world decide to exhibit every year in this unique show. Why? Exhibiting in The New York Times Travel Show gives you an opportunity to meet and negotiate with thousands of travel agents and sell directly to tens of thousands of affluent travelers from the New York, tristate and northeast region. Increase your brand awareness with the largest gathering in the U.S. of the world’s travel media.

2016 SHOW BY THE NUMBERS  8,300+ travel professionals in attendance  $6 million – estimated revenue exhibitors including 4,500 travel agents. expected to generate from sales on-site  $2.69 billion – estimated volume of travel or shortly after the show. business.  900+ accredited media journalists from  20,750 consumer traveler attendees, a around the world in attendance resulting 3% growth from 2015. in a 25% increase in article coverage.

PAST AND CURRENT EXHIBITORS IN THE CRUISE AND RIVER CRUISE PAVILIONS AmaWaterways, Amras Cruises, Arcadia Small Ship Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Club Cruises, Blount Small Ship Adventures, Celebrity Cruises, Century Cruises, CLIA, Costa Cruises, CroisiEurope America, Cruise & Maritime Voyages USA, Cruise Planners, Cunard Line, Emerald Cruises, European Waterways, Festiva Sailing Vacations, Hurtigruten, Katerina Line, Le Boat, Legendary Journeys, Katarina Line Incoming Croatia, MSC Cruises USA, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pandaw River Expeditions, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Scenic Cruises, Smallalaskaship.com, Variety Cruises America, Victoria Cruises, Windstar Cruises and World Quest Cruises.

TARGETED EXHIBITORS Exhibitors from over 150 countries exhibit in targeted Pavilions such as the Cruise and River Cruise Pavilions. Booths are sold on a first-come-first-served basis and if you are a member of any of the Industry Sponsors listed below, you may apply a 10% discount to your booth price.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES Exhibiting in The New York Times Travel Show provides you with many ways to gain exposure and helps you achieve the maximum ROI. Participate in cultural stages, culinary tastings and demonstrations, and the many other opportunities that are available.

CONNECT WITH TRAVEL AGENTS WHO SELL CRUISE Trade Day – A targeted conference – Focus on Cruising: featuring expert panels of travel professionals was created to spotlight travel trends and information important to travel agents selling Cruise travel. An exclusive

time has been created on Trade Day in the exhibition hall for only travel professionals to discuss business opportunities and network with over 8,300 travel professionals.

CONNECT WITH MEDIA, JOURNALISTS AND BLOGGERS WHO COVER CRUISE TRAVEL TRENDS With over 900 media in attendance, there’s no better place for you to present your destination, latest trends, products and technology than to the media who contribute articles, photos, videos and more.

CONNECT WITH CONSUMERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE! Consumer Seminars and Meet the Experts Lounge with almost 21,000 consumers in attendance! Many are interested in learning more about Cruise travel and will have many opportunities during the two-day show to hear from tourism experts. Surveys of our attendees consistently show that Cruising is one of the most important categories that consumer travelers are interested in learning more about.

Contact Cyndie Gardner, sales director, The New York Times Travel Show, cgardner@mse- management.com; 203-622-1710 for additional details and opportunities.