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THE NEW GATHERING PLACE FOR PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT ORIGINAL WILDLIFE, SAFARI AND CONSERVATION

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.

| BIG 5 | BIRDWATCHING TOURS | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | FAMILY TRAVEL | FLY-IN |

| LUXURY LODGES & ECO CAMPS | MARINE EXPEDITIONS | PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARIS | | POLAR CRUISES | PRIVATE JOURNEYS | SELF DRIVE | TAILOR-MADE | TREKKING |

A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

Our planet is magnificent and for those who are curious to see it in all its glory, Converge Exhibitions have created a unique experience. The Wildlife & Safari Travel Show is a single destination that will connect exhibitors with a high-end audience of discerning travellers, who will visit to be inspired and gather information that will enable them to plan and book their next trip.

Created and designed to reflect visitor interests, the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show will offer an unrivalled opportunity for exhibitors to spend valuable time with a relevant customer group. For visitors, it will be the natural first step of what will become their experience of a lifetime observing wildlife with our expert collection of exhibitors.

All JOURNEYS BEGIN WITH IMAGINATION

Capturing the imagination of any target audience is the most valuable prize, and the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show will do just that. With a focussed range of engaging, educational and informative content to celebrate an incredible and diverse range of wildlife, safari and conservation travel experiences.

Some of the visitor attractions will include:

WSC Stories A key element to attract visitors and build our community is a series of unmissable, awe-inspiring tales from the people driving the wildlife, safari and conservation travel sectors. The change makers, movers and shakers, those who are blazing the trails, who will excite, educate and inspire visitors through authentic stories that matter.

Conservation HUB Discussions around education of wildlife conservation form will form an integral element of the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show. Additionally this area will also focus on community development and environmental education.

THIS IS AFRICA 1-2-1 Safari Planning Zone The continent of Africa is unique in its magnificence. A specialist feature area where visitors get valuable one-to-one time with genuine specialists, who will take their dreams of the perfect safari and turn them into reality. From exclusive gorilla tracking trips to tailor made self-drive safaris and everything in between – THIS IS AFRICA is a destination that is as inspiring as the continent itself.

Photography Master Classes A wildlife travel photography trip will present once-in-a-lifetime experiences but with only one chance to get the shot! Our master class sessions will be presented by guides who have been there and done it. To make sure the unmissable doesn’t get missed.

Sundowners Craft Gin Cocktail Lounge The secret to a great trip is great planning. And where better to plan than over a great cocktail? The Sundowners Lounge features masters of mixology serving up drinks to fire the imagination. Any journey that begins here is guaranteed to get off to the perfect start.

Oceans Marine expeditions and polar cruising have evolved significantly bringing travellers closer to the planet’s largest wilderness - the oceans. With so many destinations to visit and wildlife to explore the Oceans feature is the place to start exploring our blue planet.

YOUR NEW CLIENTS WILL BE HERE. WILL YOU?

Set in the heart of Yorkshire, England’s largest county, the Harrogate District forms one corner of Yorkshire’s Golden Triangle, along with cosmopolitan Leeds and the historic tourist city of York. More than 50 per cent of the population living within a 30 minute drive of Harrogate fall into the ‘Affluent Achiever’ social demographic, providing a solid potential customer base for high-end events.

Harrogate Convention Centre is within an hour’s drive for around three million residents with ongoing market research showing a large percentage of visitors are happy to make a car journey from Cheshire, Lancashire, Teesside and the East Coast.

To ensure success, the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show is supported by targeted national and regional advertising and direct marketing campaign. This will include television, radio, travel and lifestyle magazines, outdoor poster advertising with digital marketing, advertising and promotional media aimed to reach millions of discerning consumers.

In addition a comprehensive PR campaign will target further media coverage for the event through exhibitor content, speaker profiles and visitor attractions.

Core Focus Consumer Target Audiences:

A: City Prosperity Uptown Elite Penthouse Chic Metro High Flyers

B: Prestige Positions Premium Fortunes Diamond Days Alpha Families Empty Nest Adventure

C: Country Living Wealthy Landowners Rural Vogue Scattered Homesteads

D: Suburban Stability Fledgling Free Dependable Me

E: Domestic Success Cafés and Catchments Thriving Independence Modern Parents Mid Career Convention

Audience groups source: Experian Mosaic

GET INVOLVED

We believe the LIVE platform is the most powerful in the marketing mix to connect and engage with new and existing clients. The Wildlife & Safari Travel Show will bring together two groups: those who dream about encounters with animals in the wild and the companies who can turn those dreams into reality.

It is easy to exhibit at the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show, simply select a stand position and size from the floor plan with the type of stand you require.

Space Only Rate: £275 / SQM plus VAT

This option includes the space only, online and show guide listing. The exhibitor will responsible for design and build of their stand, subject to approval from the organiser.

Shell Scheme Rate: £295 / SQM plus VAT

This option includes carpeted space, shell scheme vinyl panel walling, grid ceiling, fascia, name board, online and show guide listing.

Exhibitors will also benefit from opportunities to get involved with relevant pre-show, onsite and post event public relations support from our PR and marketing team.

CONTACT US – JOIN THE ADVENTURE

Please ensure that you do not miss this opportunity to exhibit the very best of your offering directly to the buying public.

To discuss stand sales, speaking, sponsorship and media opportunities, please contact our team immediately:

Chris Erasmus t: +44 (0) 774 0409808 e: chris@convergeexhibitions.com

Debbee Dale t: +44 (0) 796 0168909 e: debbee@convergeexhibitions.com

Lorraine Barnes Burton t: +44 (0) 7557 951 027 e: lorraine@convergeexhibitions.com

Converge Exhibitions organise bespoke consumer travel exhibitions, such as the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show, to bring travel companies and their core target audience together in a way that profits everyone. We know what it takes to create such events and how to ensure that valuable consumers are connected with valuable expertise. This focused, immersive and inspirational approach is what makes the difference and makes Converge Exhibitions unique.

Converge Exhibitions Ltd. 1 Nyefield Park, Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, KT20 7QR t: +44 (0) 1737 819 974

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