Broaden your horizons at the Holiday World Show

Anthea will cut the ribbon to declare this year’s Belfast Telegraph Holiday World Show open on Friday.

Over 20,000 people are expected to pour into the Titanic Exhibition Centre during the three-day show.

Now in its 26th successful year, the exhibition will transform Belfast’s Titanic Exhibition Centre into a lively celebration of all things travel-related.

Visitors will have a chance to discover what’s new, chat with the industry professionals, gather expert information, check out destinations and compare prices.

The show’s growing focus on the 50plus age group reflects the growth and buying power of that market sector, with plenty of ‘silver saver’ deals on offer.

Show sales director Maureen Ledwith says: “Variety really is the name of the game, with many Northern Ireland show-goers prepared to purchase not just one, but several, travel options in a single year.

“For most, the annual family holiday continues to be a highpoint of the year but, increasingly, people are also purchasing a second, possibly shorter, holiday abroad, plus — if the price is right — they are in the market for citybreaks, mini escapes, hotel stays and trips for concerts, sports fix- tures, shopping and fun activities.

“We have huge local interest, too, in owning caravans, motor homes and mobile homes ... throw a few family get-togethers into the mix and you will see why so many major companies and destinations are in Belfast this January to answer Northern Ireland’s apparently insatiable demand to travel.”

Belfast Telegraph Holiday World 2018 will be staged at Titanic Exhibition Centre at Queen’s Road in Titanic Quarter, close to Titanic Belfast, and just opposite the Titanic Studios.

The show will be open this Friday, January 19, from 1pm-6pm, with Anthea cutting the ribbon at 1.30pm, and on Saturday and Sunday, from 11am-5.30pm.

Tickets are £5 for adults; £4 for senior citizens and £3 for students. A £10 family ticket admits two adults and up to four children. For details, visit www. holidayworldshow.com