Hands-On Activity

Experience the Adventure with Hands-On Activities Fit for the Whole Family!

* Activities are subject to change without prior notice.

Saturday, January 28th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Meet Damon Dominique for a Book Signing at the Media Booth #201

Globetrotting YouTube sensation Damon Dominique will be at the Show to sign his new book You Are A Global Citizen. Don’t miss your chance to meet him in-person and get your autographed copy of his new book.

Media Booth #201

Travel Unity Spotlight Booth #1041

Saturday, January 28^th

11:00 am The Transformative Power of Travel: How Exploring the World Changed My Life as a Young Black Man

Elijah Washington talks about his journey, from growing up in Yonkers, NY to studying abroad in Spain, an experience which opened the world to him. Elijah will also share about his current role at Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, where he provides youth with opportunities to learn about and grow through travel.

Youth attendees will be invited to discuss their own travel dreams and goals and, after the session, will have an opportunity to walk the show floor with Elijah.

1:00 pm Want Tips on Finding The Best Tour Guide?  Curious About What it Takes to be a Tour Guide? Meet Nikki!

Nikki Padilla Rivera has worked across the tours and activity section including as a NYC tour guide, trip designer, and running the Guide Program at Intrepid Urban Adventures (with 1500+ guides around the world). Through the Global Guide Alliance, she advocates for guides to be recognized as the most important piece of the tourism landscape and translates between tour guides and tour operators.

Booth #1041