13th Annual Travel Show a Huge Success!

The 13th Annual Morris Murdock Travel Show held last weekend at the South Town Expo Center demonstrated Utah’s desire to travel with an increase in both attendance and sales.

“This year’s show was a complete success,” said Morris Murdock’s president Becky Potts. “We had more vendors, more show attendees, and our travel reservation center was packed all day long, both days. It was incredible to see the turn out, the sheer numbers of visitors who were there to find the vacation of their dreams.”

The 2008 Morris Murdock Travel Show was attended by 3,000 people. The 2009 event marked a 25% increase in attendance with just over 4,500 attendees.

“It was great to see the smiles of all the show visitors,” said Vanessa Christensen, show coordinator for Morris Murdock Travel. “Despite our concerns about the economy affecting travel, the show was packed. From families heading to Disneyland, honeymooners booking a trip to Italy, or couples looking to cruise Alaska, the smiles on their faces made all our hard work and planning worth it.”

Visitors to the show were able to talk with representatives from nearly 70 travel vendors from around the world including Princess Cruises, Holland America, Funjet Vacation, Trafalgar Tours, and Royal Caribbean who offered exclusive rates to show attendees.

The two-day show also offered free destination and product seminars by industry experts, hourly prize giveaways, exclusive vacation deals, and live entertainment provided by Disney Street Dancers, the Utah Jazz bear, a Mariachi band, the musical troupe On Stage Alaska, and special “Deal or No Deal” with former journalist Dick Nourse. travel presentations on the main stage.

13th Annual Travel Show

Morris Murdock Travel is going to host our 13th Annual Travel Show January 30-31 at the South Town Expo Center in Sandy, Utah.

“We are so excited to host the travel show again,” said Becky Potts, the President of Morris Murdock. “For the past fifty years we have been the leader in business, leisure, luxury, escorted tour, and meetings and incentives travel. Through our success we have developed associations with some of the top names in the industry and now they are returning to Utah to offer visitors to our show incredible discounts and special offers.”

Did you catch that? Incredible discounts and special offers. Ok, I'm in!

“The show is an especially great opportunity for travelers looking to save a bit of money this year,” Becky continued. “Given these economic times, travelers are getting more careful with their money. They want to get the best value possible, but also feel assured that they are getting the vacation of their dreams. With all the knowledgeable travel specialists that will be on hand at the show to answer questions and assist travelers in finding the best rates available, visitors to the show can get the vacation they’ve always dreamed of in an affordable and worry-free way.”

So at the show itself we'll have over 60 international travel-related companies such as Princess Cruises, Holland America, Funjet Vacation, Trafalgar Tours, and Royal Caribbean will be on hand to offer you these exclusive rates and to inform the public (i.e. anyone looking for some huge vacation savings) about unique travel opportunities.

Visitors to the show will enjoy free destination and product seminars by industry experts, hourly prize giveaways, exclusive vacation deals, and live entertainment provided by Disney Street Dancers, a Mariachi band, Polynesian performing groups, the musical troupe On Stage Alaska, and special travel presentations on the main stage. Special appearances are planned by local personalities including former television anchor Dick Nourse and the Utah Jazz Bear.

“This show is the only one like it in Utah,” said Vanessa Christensen, our show coordinator. “Visitors can come and take advantage of vacation packages and prices that aren’t available anywhere else. They can also enjoy the free seminars, live entertainment, and have the opportunity to win big in our prize giveaways.”

Admission to the show is $5 for adults, $4 for Seniors 55 years and older, and under 17 are free. Show times are Friday January 30th from 3:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday January 31st from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Just FYI, our 2008 show was attended by over three thousand visitors and generated more than $1.6-million in sales over a two day period. The sales were THAT good.

So as you look over your 2009 vacation day schedule and wonder how to finally take that vacation you've been dreaming about, come stop by our travel show and we'll help you make it happen. Isn't it time you got out to see the world up close?