During the three days of the show, host Guy Richer welcomes 500 performing artists – dancers and singers, all clad in their countrie’s traditional costumes. A presentation of the Société d’expression du patrimoine du Québec.
Guy Richer
Conferences for all tastes
Whatever your dream destination, you’ll surely find a speaker to tell you all about it. A non-stop line-up of presentations will take place in our four conference halls. Get there early to reserve a seat.
Specialists
Several specialists from Incursion Voyages will help you make beautiful discoveries at the Incursion V space. For his part, globetrotting journalist Lio Kiefer will welcome numerous guests at the Place des Conférences.
Lio Kiefer
Bienvenidos a la Terraza Acapulco
Take a break at the Terraza Acapulco and enjoy typically Mexican cuisine and exotic drinks. At the Terraza, you’ll have a prime seat to watch the shows at the Place d’animation.
Fold, Shoot and Win
At the Évasion TV space, make your paper airplane, aim it at the target and earn the chance to win a trip for two to Costa Rica. A paper-airplane world champion will be there to guide you.
Partir autrement
The show addresses the needs of tourists concerned about contributing to sustainable tourism by presenting episodes of the “Partir autrement” television show, hosted by Bruno Blanchet. A collaboration between Océan television and TV5.
Flight simulator
You’re at the controls of a Boeing 737, and you have to land it at one of the world’s great airports. Commander Normand Fortier of Collège April Fortier, five giant screens and three monitors will guide you in your landing.
Vasco’s Cruise Universe
With cruises becoming more and more in demand, we have expanded the cruise section. More cruise specialists with whom you can plan the travel of your dreams. See a real cruise cabin in life-size format.
Reservations Central
Several travel agents, all ACTA members, will be on site to advise you. ACTA is the benchmark of quality. To be a member, the agency must have an ethics code, and must meet the standards of the Office de la protection du consommateur.
A taste of France
Representatives of numerous regions of France will be on hand at Espace France. This year, the space includes a bistro at the heart of the pavilion with a menu boasting a selection of typical delicacies from France and the Antilles.
The ‘Win a Trip a Day” contest
Courtesy of Sunwing Vacations and Blue Bay Hotels and Resorts, you’ll have a chance to win a trip every single day at the show. Friday, it’s the Dominican Republic; Saturday, Cuba; Sunday, Mexico. Clip the coupon in La Presse, register at www.evasion.tv, find the clues at the show and listen to CKOI.
Outdoor area
Brand new this year is the creation of an “Outdoor” area. Passion aventure and les vêtements KSL invite you to discover this new section, where a wide variety of travel clothes and outdoor destinations will be presented.