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Geelong will host one of Victoria’s largest annual travel expos next month as travel providers from across Australia and the world visit the city.<\/p>\n

Geelong Travel is presenting the Travel and Cruise World Expo next weekend, with a host of exclusive, one-time offers available for eager holidaymakers ready to travel the world.<\/p>\n

Exhibitors and presenters will reveal what they have to offer for keen travellers at the six-hour event at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium on Sunday, February 4 from 10am-4pm.<\/p>\n

The travel expo promises to offer your next holiday dream, whether it’s a cruise, rail tour, wildlife safari, nature-based travel, polar expedition or European odyssey.<\/p>\n

Australian television legend Ray Martin headlines the list of guest speakers with a presentation of his travel experiences, titled “Places I’ve been and people I’ve met”.<\/p>\n

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Gardening expert Costa Georgiadis will talk about some of his favourite gardens around the world at the expo. Photo: DARREN ENGLAND\/AAP IMAGE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The expo include will also feature celebrity chef Gabriel Gat\u00e9, who will give a live cooking demonstration as well as present about his hosted trip with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Geelong Travel in 2025; and gardening expert Costa Georgiadis talking about some of his favourite gardens around the world.<\/p>\n

“It’s Victoria’s only travel expo for the year,” Geelong Travel managing director Stuart Coffield said.<\/p>\n

“We’re a family-owned, Geelong-staffed business, and we’re very excited to present this.<\/p>\n

“As our business card says: your journey begins with us.<\/p>\n

“This will be a huge day of exclusive opportunities to see the world.”<\/p>\n

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Celebrity chef Gabriel Gat\u00e9 will present about his hosted trip with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Geelong Travel in 2025. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Travel and Cruise World Expo, presented by Geelong Travel, will be held at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong on Sunday, February 4 from 10am-4pm.<\/p>\n

Pre-register with Geelong Travel and you will be in the draw to win an eight-day tour, The Southern Shores of Lake Garda Italy with Titan Travel.<\/p>\n

For more information, the full schedule of presentations and to pre-register, head to geelongtravel.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Geelong will host one of Victoria’s largest annual travel expos next month as travel providers from across Australia and the world visit the city. Geelong Travel is presenting the Travel and Cruise World Expo next weekend, with a host of exclusive, one-time offers available for eager holidaymakers ready to travel the world. Exhibitors and presenters […]<\/p>\n

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