L.A. Times Travel Show: The show kicks off with Friday’s Trade Day

Strategic Partnerships Director Liz Ferrin assembles a display for the Adventure Travel Trade Assn. as the Los Angeles Times Travel Show sets up for Trade Day on Friday.  (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

Lexi, right, is a new sales tool for Celebrity Cruises. She is actually a hologram-like figure, projected onto a plastic cutout, who speaks for up to a minute at a time. Scott Clifton, sales director for Celebrity’s western region, is introducing her at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show this weekend.  (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

This weekend’s Los Angeles Times Travel Show includes exhibitors from around the world, including this booth representing Arizona.  (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)

Besides speakers and panel discussions, the Los Angeles Times travel show features a large exhibit floor with representatives from travel destinations worldwide.  (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)