MORE THAN 1,400 travel agents will be under one roof when a massive holiday exhibition arrives in Manchester later this month.

The Holiday and Travel Show, kicking off at the Manchester G-Mex on January 15, will give people the chance to speak to representatives from many well-known tour operators and find out about hundreds of destinations for this year's holiday. Gary Wilmot, currently starring in Oliver, will be launching the show, joined by celebrity guests Will Mellor from Hollyoaks and Eastenders' star John Altman, who played Nick Cotton.

The show runs from January 15 to 17. For more information and to book tickets call the box office on 0161 834 2700.

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