Arizona’s Largest Annual Celebration of the Outdoors Expands to Include the Arizona Boat ShowTM

The 14th annual Arizona International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) will fill the University of Phoenix Stadium Feb. 20-23 with an expanded list of outdoor products.

Glendale, AZ, February 06, 2014 – The 14th annual Arizona International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) will fill the University of Phoenix Stadium Feb. 20-23 with an expanded list of outdoor products. Open to the public, the expo will draw more than 15,000 attendees from the Valley and throughout Arizona.

The expo will spotlight 300 companies: manufacturers and retailers; local, regional and international destinations; guides and outfitters; travel bureaus; enthusiast clubs and groups; and nonprofit organizations representing a wide range of outdoor interests. The ISE also presents campers, trailers and a huge selection of offroading vehicles, including UTVs, ATVs, trucks and 4x4s.

ISE’s new, co-located Arizona Boat ShowTM will feature 11 local marine dealers presenting 20 national sport- and fishing-boat brands. 2014 watercraft for sale will include wakeboard and ski boats, fish/ski boats, family runabouts, party pontoons, deck boats, personal watercraft, kayaks and stand-up-paddle boards. A giant houseboat will be on hand, too, plus a wide selection of marine accessories for sale at show prices.

The event also offers two outdoor-skills and seminar venues: the Adventure Theater and 40-ft.-long aquarium-demonstration tank, which presents Arizona’s top bass pros and fishing guides. Special guests include Scottsdale-based outdoor-gear guru Tim Ralston, and Richard Nance, host of Personal Defense TV. Ralston’s business, Gear Up, will offer a wide variety of camping and survival gadgets for sale. There’s also a large, new display of fishing lures for sale. In addition, two trophy displays spotlight elk and deer from throughout the West.

Interactive features that also host statewide contests are a perennial show favorite. Winners from the DockDogs water-jumping contest will have a chance at the World Championships. The show’s 9,000-sq.-ft., three-dimensional-target archery range hosts a high-energy tournament with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes awarded to winners in men’s and women’s divisions.

The Youth Fair represents ISE’s significant investment in the future of the outdoors, offering youth free instruction in catch-and-release fishing, archery and shooting safety.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will bring its extremely popular “asset sale,” which raises money for law-enforcement operations by selling and auctioning seized hides, horns and other items.

Once again, on Saturday, the Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts of America will co-locate its annual Scout-O-Rama on UoP’s giant west lawn (separate admission). ISE supports this family event, which draws 15,000 people.

ADMISSION: $12 adult admission. Parking is free, as is admission to youth under 15 and Active Military with military ID. Uniformed Scouts are also admitted for no charge.

SHOW HOURS: Thurs & Fri 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sat 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Friend ISE at www.Facebook.com/SportsExpos

MORE INFO: www.SportsExpos.com, and info@SportsExpos.com

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Luxury Travel Ltd (Vietnam) appoints PiC Travel as its new Marketing & Representation partner in the UK

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com) continues to target the UK market by appointing a new regional representative in PiC Travel (www.PiC-Travel.co.uk) with immediate effect.

Hanoi, Vietnam, February 05, 2014 – Luxury Travel Vietnam founder Pham Ha said “we’re really excited to be working with PiC Travel in the UK as their ambition and passion meets our own. We make this appointment as the UK is an important market for our company providing significant revenue and at a time when we continue winning numerous trade accounts and enjoy triple digit growth”.

According to Pham Ha, “Vietnam is a destination that is the envy of Asia” pointing out “that a recent survey of 1,200 travel experts taken during the World Travel Market revealed that most travel experts believe Vietnam is shaping up to be one of the most attractive destinations in Asia”. Pham continued “That’s understandable with Vietnam boasting world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture.”

Jason Squires of PiC Travel said “We’re delighted to be working with Luxury Travel especially as they are regarded as one of the premier tour companies in the Indochina area”.

Jason went on to say “Current market trends in the UK continue to show increased interest in luxury tours in Asia. Many travel experts increasingly recognize the great opportunities in selling Vietnam, Myanmar and the Indochina area”.

The Indochina area is increasingly appealing to British and European travelers especially as in the past few years Vietnam has seen the completion of many luxurious resorts with names such as Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Intercontinental Peninsula Danang Sun Spa and Six Senses Con Dao, Amano’i entering the market and offering more choices for travelers. Vietnam is now one of the top ten destinations in Asia with the luxury sector being the fastest growing segment.

Luxury Travel will focus on developing those destinations that attract UK travelers including combining sightseeing in Hanoi, Saigon, Halong Bay, Angkor Wat (Cambodia) with beach vacations in Hoi An, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc. Luxury Travel marketing efforts and commitments will now attract even more British travelers who wish to experience Vietnam in style and luxury, and we will be trying to encourage them to stay longer” with current typical stays of 10-14 days in 5-star hotels.

Pham also announced that in 2014, Luxury Travel has designed a FAM trip for agents and professional travelers. This FAM trip is a great opportunity to experience Vietnam and for travel professionals to enrich their knowledge of this intriguing land and friendly people. Agents will return home from the FAM trip fully equipped as Vietnamese travel specialists, allowing them to generate public awareness of Vietnam as a high-end holiday destination.

Some interesting facts on Vietnam:

* In 2012, the tourism industry generated 6.85 million international and 32.5 million domestic trips creating around US$7.6 billion in revenue.

* In 2013, Vietnam welcomed 7.2 million foreign visitors in all markets and 35 million domestic tourists with revenue of US$9 billion.

* In 2015, Vietnam expects to attract 7 to 7.5 million international tourists and have 36 to 37 million domestic tourists.

* In 2015, the tourism sector will contribute 5.5-6% of the country’s GDP.

About Luxury Travel Ltd:
Vietnam’s first luxury Tour Operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is based in Hanoi, with further offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is exceptional at designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London, Paris, and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enables it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfil client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including “The Years’ Best” of the Guide Award in 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

About PiC Travel
PiC Travel is a marketing & representation company based in the UK with offices in London and Sussex. We help CVBs and Tour Operators market their destinations to the UK travel market. PiC’s core business is travel representation and summed up in one key sentence – “To promote travel products and services to the travel trade and travelers directly”.

Contact:
Harvest House
53-55 North Street
Horsham, West Sussex
United Kingdom
RH12 1RN
www.PiC-Travel.co.uk
Ph +44 1403 257227

To achieve maximum exposure for our clients, PiC utilizes both online and offline techniques including: webinars, magazines, newsletters, sales and training visits to Tour Operators etc.

Contact:
Doan Hong Linh (Ms.)
Marketing Executive
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
+ 84.4.39274120 Ext 122
marketing3@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com