Visit USA expo series wraps up in Sydney

Visit USA expo series wraps up in Sydney

The Visit USA Expo Series 2022 wrapped up in Sydney on Wednesday night at The Fullerton Hotel, after touring Brisbane and Melbourne earlier in the week.

The Sydney Visit USA Expo was a smashing success with almost 200 agents meeting with more than 30 exhibitors to talk all things USA.

Celebrity MC, Richard Reid, was on hand to entertain agents and share USA travel tidbits to raucous laughter, followed by deafening silence when it was prize-giveaway time!Agents were wooed with some fabulous prizes including accommodation in the USA, entry tickets, and one lucky winner went home with return airfares to the USA flying Air Canada and a 14-night stay thanks to Visit Anaheim.

“The Visit USA Expo Series 2022 has been an absolute hit with Members and Agents alike. We are all so happy to be back talking about USA travel and showcasing the best of what’s on offer to travellers,” said Caroline Davidson, president of Visit USA Australia.“Visit USA is thrilled to be working alongside such dedicated tourism boards and product suppliers as we promote travel to the USA. The Visit USA Expo will return to its usual February dates in 2023 – so stay tuned!”

In addition to the Expo Hall and ted-talk style presentations by Exhibitors, agents also enjoyed a delicious buffet-style feast and dessert bar.

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