[VIC] Free Entry to Luxury Escapes Live 2026 Travel Expo @ Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton (16–17 May)

I'll be in the area so will check out freebies/giveaways/deals - but I doubt there will be anything more than that for me. Probably a marketing thing from Luxury Escapes, but here's a quick AI overview from their landing page:

Luxury Escapes members (only requires an email) can register for free entry to the inaugural Luxury Escapes Live 2026 travel expo, held over two days at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, Melbourne.

FREE entry for members (only email required to sign up)
Sat 16 May & Sun 17 May 2026 — 10:00am to 6:00pm
Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053

What's included:

• Access to 50+ premium travel exhibitors (hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tourism boards)
• Exclusive event-only offers not available online
• Thousands of travel prizes and giveaways
• Live panels and guest speakers with travel industry experts
• One-on-one sessions with Luxury Escapes travel specialists

Bonus for LuxPlus+ members: Save up to $800pp on international return flights — offer ends 17 April 2026.

How to get free tickets:

1. Log in (or sign up for free) to your Luxury Escapes account at luxuryescapes.com
2. Head to the Live 2026 page
3. Select your preferred day and number of tickets
4. Submit registration — confirmation sent by email

Worth going just for the exclusive show-only deals and prize giveaways. A free membership is all you need.