DESTINATIONS WTM PREVIEW |ON THE STANDS
LONDON 4–6 November 2019 BEST OF THE REST
E Brand USA(NA100) will be hosting networking drinks from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday with destination partners from across the states, while celebrating its big-screen film, Into America’s Wild, launching next year.
E Destination Canada (NA400) will be bringing together representatives from its various provinces at a drinks reception from 5pm-6pm on Monday and Tuesday.
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Jeff Brazier will join the Las Vegas stand; West Ham players will support Experience Kissimmee; kiteboarder featured in Brand USA’s Into America’s Wild film PICTURES: MacGillivray Freeman Films/Brand USA
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MEET WEST HAM UNITED PLAYERS Football fans unite: three current West Ham players will be gracing the Experience Kissimmee (NA330-1) stand on Tuesday with a highly anticipated meet-and-greet from 2pm-4pm. The event marks the tourist board’s extended three-year deal as Official Destination Partner for the Premier League team. Cameras at the ready – this is a good’un.
SNAP A SELFIE WITH PRESENTER JEFF BRAZIER There’s more in the way of celebrity prowess at the Las Vegas (NA150) booth, where presenter and reality TV star Jeff Brazier will be on stand at 11am on Monday to talk about the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ while dishing out alcoholic ice pops (as you do). Meanwhile, on Wednesday there’ll be a flashing sign giveaway, so pop by to pick
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up one of these iconic souvenirs and learn more about upcoming plans for the city.
TAKE PART IN A GOLF PUTTING COMPETITION Fancy yourself as a golfing pro? Head over to the Great Lakes USA (NA260) stand at 2pm on Tuesday to take part in an interactive putting challenge and be in with a chance of winning a road trip kit complete with satnav, portable charger and more. It’s all in celebration of the Ryder Cup 2020, to be held at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin next September, so stay on to learn how to use this sporting hook to sell the destination to any wannabe Rory McIlroys.
RAISE A GLASS WITH WASHINGTON STATE Craft beers and fine wines from the Walla Walla and Washington State vineyards are the order of the day over on the Seattle (NA140-2) stand, which will be hosting a drinks
33Take part in a putting challenge for a chance to win a Great Lakes USA road trip
reception on Tuesday from 4pm- 6pm. Trade and media will have the chance to meet representatives from the region, who’ll be able to provide insight into new hotels, itineraries and other experiences in Washington State and beyond.
BAG A BOTTLE OF TENNESSEE WHISKEY For more tipples, wander over to the Shop*Dine*Play*USA (NA140-3D) stand at 3.30pm on Wednesday and enter a prize draw to win a bottle of Tennessee whiskey. Exhibitors will be talking about the new Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville – a sprawling collection of shops, restaurants and
EWest Virginia(NA450) will be making its WTM debut as the tourist board seeks to invest more in the UK market, so stop by to hear more about the adventures available in this outdoorsy mountain state.
entertainment venues set to open in 2020, which will boast the world’s only National Museum of African American Music. CDs celebrating African American singers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Nat King Cole, are up for grabs to promote the attraction.
WIN VIP TICKETS TO A LITTLE MIX CONCERT If you’re still on the hunt for a prize, look no further than the Orlando (NA250) stand, where you’ll be in with a chance of winning VIP tickets to a Little Mix concert if you take part in the on-stand Orlando Virtual Tour experience – an interactive, 360-degree tour round Orlando’s hotspots that’ll have you ziplining over alligators, riding the state’s tallest rollercoaster, standing in front of Cinderella Castle and plenty more. You’ll also be able to learn more about Visit Orlando’s new agent-focused app and meet the mayor of Orlando and Orange County, Jerry L Demings, who’ll be attending for the first time.
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