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The New York Times Travel Show has announced several new features for its Taste of the World exhibition, a culinary travel showcase featuring celebrated chefs and culinary personalities from around the world.
Providing guests with an exceptional opportunity to learn about delicious destinations, attend culinary demonstrations, and taste some of the world’s most savory flavors, this year’s Taste of the World will take place on the second and third day of the Travel Show on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Javits Center in New York City. The Travel Show’s Trade Day will be on Friday, Jan. 27 and invites industry professionals for an exclusive trade-only viewing of 500 exhibiting companies.
Some of the features and speakers found on this year’s Taste of the World stage include:
Doug Duda, host of the A&E International television series on culinary travel, gets everyone ready for a full day of worldwide food and drink exploration with breakfast crepes.
A Taste of Japan Discover the joys of okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese-style pancake.
Savory Pies From London A taste of international diplomacy, including specialties from London culinary ambassador, chef Bill Yosses; and Karen L. Christensen, deputy assistant secretary for overseas citizens services at the U.S. Department of State. Special feature: chef Bill’s meat pies from the upcoming Broadway production of “Sweeney Todd.”
The New Wave of Costa Rican Traditional Cuisine Discover the country’s flavorful cuisine with Greentique Hotel’s take on two traditional dishes with a twist, presented by the Costa Rica Tourism Board.
South African Tourism Presents “A Taste of Cape Town” Sample some of the city’s most famous culinary inventions, and delight in The Mother City’s unique blend of adventure, culture and safari offerings.
Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi showcases an authentic Pan-Asian dish that will be featured in his first restaurant-at-sea aboard MSC Cruises’ revolutionary new ship MSC Seaside, debuting in Dec. 2017.
I Hopped a Plane Just for a Barbecue Sandwich. I’d Do It Again. New York Times Travel editor Monica Drake brings a recent food travel article to life with writer Ethan Hauser, Skylight Inn pit master Sam Jones and some delicious barbecue.
Home-Grown Street Food Take a journey with the Costa Rican Epicurean Club to Costa Rica’s traditional street food and learn more about the country’s growing organic food festival scene, presented by the Costa Rica Tourism Board.
Biscuits on Parade: How One Celebrity Chef Uses Southern Comfort Food Favorites to Charm the World Join celebrity chef Art Smith as he prepares his signature biscuits and serves them with his favorite shakshuka (Mediterranean eggs) that he learned on a U.S. State Department Diplomatic Culinary Partnership trip to the West Bank in Israel.
Savoring Adam Richman Join famed culinary cultural traveler, Adam Richman, as he cooks up one of his favorite tastes from Rome — Cacio e Pepe — featured in his cookbook, Straight Up Tasty.
Chocolate Crush The Costa Rica Tourism Board whips up some tasty organic chocolate treats, compliments of Sibu Chocolates.
The World’s Best Cup of Coffee Taste the difference of a fresh cup of organically grown Costa Rican coffee and find out how Hotel Finca Rosa Blanca’s high-end tourism is affecting positive change in local communities. Presented by the Costa Rica Tourism Board.
Fresh From Florida Chef Justin Timineri creates an Open-Faced Florida Shrimp Sandwich with Avocado, presented by Visit Florida.
The Costa Rica Tourism Board serves as the Taste of the World and Trade Day Sponsor for the 2017 New York Times Travel Show.
Attendees will have access to exclusive discounts and deals, plus prizes and giveaways, available only at The New York Times Travel Show. New deals will be announced at NYTimes.com/TravelShow in the weeks leading up to the show.
For sponsorship opportunities, email Joshua.Schanen@nytimes.com.
2017 New York Times Travel Show Sponsors
South African Tourism, supporter of the Travel Show since 2008, is a gold sponsor of The New York Times Travel Show. Allianz, MSC Cruises and Visit Florida are silver sponsors of the Travel Show.
Industry Sponsors include: Adventure Cycling Association, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Africa Travel Association, American Society of Travel Agents, Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation, Caribbean Tourism Organization, The Costa Rica Tourism Board, Cruise Lines International Association, Cruise Planners: An American Express Company, Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association, Family Travel Association, International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, Millennials in Travel, National Association of Railroad Passengers, New York State Tourism (I Love New York), Pacific Asia Travel Association, Professional Travel Bloggers Association, Society of American Travel Writers, United States Tour Operators Association and Well-Being Travel.
Go Nomad, Healthy Aging Magazine, ManAboutWorld, Off Metro, Passport, travAlliancemedia, Travel to Wellness, Travel Market Report, Wander Magazine, WeBlogTheWorld.com, Where Traveler, WNET-TV and WVVH-TV serve as media sponsors.
Special Note to Media: Travel writers and journalists may apply for Travel Show media credentials here. Credentials grant complimentary access to the Trade Day and both consumer days. Members of the media are invited to attend the Trade Day to meet with travel industry professionals and attend press conferences throughout the day.
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The Travel Show is the largest and longest-running trade and consumer travel show in North America, featuring the Travel Industry Conference, Consumer Seminars, and an interactive Exhibition including more than 500 exhibitors from Africa, Asia, Australia/South Pacific, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico and the United States. In addition to discounts and special offers, the show provides educational seminars and live entertainment for families, individuals, couples and seniors. Join the conversation and follow@NYTTravelShow for the latest Travel Show news.
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