McAllen Convention & Visitors Bureau

Interest in the McAllen International Travel Show scheduled for next January 8th and 9th, 2010 has been pretty dramatic. It's normal for previous exhibitors to register - they get their invitations earlier than "new" prospects. About 80% of our exhibitors return each year. But just a week or so after sending out invitations nationwide, we've already received commitments from a number of new exhibitors. Frequently we get requests for invitations due to word-of-mouth promotion of our Travel Show. As one long time exhibitor put it "we are cutting back on shows this coming year, but yours is one we wouldn't miss." The show features exhibitors from Canada to Mexico and everyplace in between. Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas and Mexico each have dozens of booths with Arkansas, New Mexico, Nebraska and Kansas also well represented. Eight or more cruise lines will have booths along with numberous travel and tour companies who offer discounted trips at the show. Cruise lines and other "destinations" also offer free special presentations in comfortable meeting rooms adjacent to the exhibit hall. Admission to the show, which features live entertainment throughout the day, is free to the public. Exhibitors pay $450 for corners and $400 for interior booths - some of which are still available. For more information, contact Jim Deuser at the Chamber at 9456-682-2871 or via email at jdeuser@mcallencvb.com.