Visit USA’s expo week wraps with a smile at Sydney’s Luna Park

Visit USA’s expo week wraps with a smile at Sydney’s Luna Park

Visit USA Expo Week 2023 landed at Sydney’s Luna Park on Wednesday night to great fanfare.

The sold-out event welcomed 200 agents and more than 70 exhibitors in what was the perfect end to Visit USA Expo Week 2023. Agents were entertained with cowboys, showgirls, celebrity MC Richard Reid, dazzling presentations from exhibitors and were treated to gourmet canapes and drinks throughout the night.

US Consul General for New South Wales and Queensland, Christine Elder said of USA travel:

“We know the travel industry has faced headwinds these last few years, but we are seeing steady progress with economic recovery. We’re pleased to see air travel capacity between Australia and the U.S. increasing. We look forward to working together as the travel and tourism sector recovers.”

Visit USA President Caroline Davidson added: “Visit USA Expo Week plays a vital role in connecting the USA travel industry with agents here in Australia. Exhibitors showcase the best of what’s on offer in the USA, and agents can apply that knowledge directly to their clients itineraries. Agents and exhibitors alike find so much value in the Expos, and that’s why they keep coming back year after year.”

The Visit USA annual general meeting also took place that evening before the expo, and the new committee for 2023 was officially welcomed:

Executive Committee

President: Caroline Davidson, Rocky Mountain International (Great American West)

Vice President: David Clark, Tauck 

Treasurer: James Hewlett, Collette

Secretary: Belinda Harvy, Discover The World

Committee

Kate Cuthbertson, GTI Tourism

Tony Soden, Rocky Mountaineer

Richard Carrick, United Airlines

Laura Stephenson, Travel South USA

Andrea Robinson, Disney Destinations

Millie Browne, Linkd Tourism

Michael Cassis, Visit Anaheim

Chris Watson, Chris Watson Travel / Rediscover Travel

Hannah Wright, Travel Oklahoma

Nicole Bennett, Delta Air Lines

Jennifer Gaskin, Hawaii Tourism Oceania

Joanne Motta, Utah Office of Tourism

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