Contact: Amy Weirick For Immediate Release Office: (614) 848-8380 November 23, 2016 Cell: (614) 296-8513 [email protected]

Travel Channel’s to appear at Great Vacations Travel EXPO

COLUMBUS, OH – Adventurer and TV personality Josh Gates takes viewers around the world and far off the map for thrilling investigations into history's most iconic legends as the star of Travel Channel’s with Josh Gates. Gates will appear on the AAA Travel Stage at the Great Vacations Travel EXPO at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. He will share incredible details of his most nail-biting adventures, including his discovery of a mysterious “” footprint in the , which is now on display in the Expedition Everest attraction at Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando. In addition to having the unique opportunity to see Gates in person, EXPO guests will get to ask him questions and meet him for autographs following his stage appearance.

From scouring the countryside of in search of a mystical samurai sword to descending into pitch-black caverns in to discover the secrets of the Maya, Gates’ Travel Channel crew has trekked to the most remote corners of the planet in immersive and exhilarating, yet hilarious, journeys of discovery. Expedition Unknown blends Gates’ unique brand of humor with his passion for .

An avid scuba diver and photographer, Josh has participated in sub-sea archaeological excavations. His unconventional career allows him to use his dual degrees from Tufts University, in archeology and drama, while his wanderlust has him to more than 90 countries, from sweltering African deserts to the icy shores of Antarctica.

Prior to joining the Travel Channel team, Josh co-produced and starred in the hit Channel series, , where each week, he and his fearless team investigated age-old mysteries, recent reports and cryptozoological sightings. Gates also hosted the immensely popular Ghost Hunters television series, exploring haunted sites around the globe. His 2011 bestselling book, “Memoirs of a Monster Hunter,” reveals the inside scoop on more of his wild excursions, which have resulted in appearances on The Today Show, CNN and a variety of other national television and radio programs.

The Great Vacations Travel EXPO, presented by AAA, opens Friday, Feb. 3 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Downtown Columbus. Hours are Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door or at any AAA Ohio Auto Club store. AAA members who show their AAA card receive 50 percent off admission. Children ages 16 and under are admitted at no charge. Additional event details are available at AAAGreatVacations.com.

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