NEW YORK – Jamaica is bringing island warmth and fun to blustery New York City during the annual New York Times Travel Show, February 27-28, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
The reigning Miss Jamaica U.S. Diane Johnson will visit the Jamaica Tourist Board booth (#211) on Sunday, February 28, free Jamaican beef patties will be sampled each afternoon and all visitors to the booth can enter to win a trip to Jamaica. Plus, each day the Show’s Caribbean Stage will feature a performance by the up-and-coming reggae band U.R.I. (Under the Rasta Influence).
“The New York Times Travel Show is the perfect venue to whet the appetites of travelers with the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Jamaica,” said Jamaica’s Director of Tourism John Lynch. “We are proud to share our culture and educate consumers on the many offerings found in Jamaica, including adventure, romance, relaxation and more. Plus, with daily nonstop service from New York’s JFK Airport on Air Jamaica and JetBlue – and just a three-and-a-half hour flight away – Jamaica is an easily accessible destination for a warm-weather escape.”
Highlights of Jamaica’s presence at the New York Times Travel Show include:
Saturday, February 27
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Performance by U.R.I (Caribbean Stage)
12:30 p.m. – Jamaican patty sampling from Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery (Jamaica Booth)
Sunday, February 28
12:00 – 12:25 p.m. – Performance by U.R.I. (Caribbean Stage)
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Meet Miss Jamaica U.S. 2009 Diane Johnson (Jamaica Booth)
12:30 p.m. – Jamaican patty sampling from Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery (Jamaica Booth)
U.R.I. is sure to get the Jamaican party started each day. The band recently was selected as the winner of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Band Quest in New York City and had the opportunity to perform before thousands at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium (located just outside of Montego Bay, Jamaica) during the annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in January 2010.
Jamaica Tourist Board representatives will be on-hand at Jamaica’s booth (#211) all weekend to provide details on the destination’s accommodations, attractions and events, as well as specially priced packages.
The New York Times Travel Show is open to consumers on February 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and on February 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information on the Show or details regarding how to purchase tickets visit www.nyttravelshow.com.
