WTM 2016 PREVIEW DESTINATIONS
w CARIBBEAN Caribbean Training Day takes place on Wednesday from 10am on the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CA235) stand, giving agents the chance to meet Caribbean industry partners and gather the latest news and training information. There will also be presentations from the likes of the Bahamas Tourist Office and Sun Group Hotels (register at caribbeantravelguru. com/
reg-form.html). Then it’s time to scour around
for prizes as part of the annual treasure hunt, with the chance to win complimentary all-inclusive stays at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, as well as fam trips and more. The day will end with a rum punch or two and some lively calypso carnival beats at the ever- popular Caribbean Street Party. Tracy Edwards MBE, famous
for skippering the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, will be on the Antigua and Barbuda (CA240) stand on Monday afternoon to talk about sailing in Antigua and the 50th anniversary of Antigua Sailing Week in 2017. Throughout WTM, agents
are invited to spin the Antigua and Barbuda Beach Big Wheel for a chance to win Antiguan spot prizes. The tourist board team will also be discussing the destination’s latest news, including hotel developments such as Robert De Niro’s highly
anticipated Paradise Found project on Barbuda and the recent designation of the historic Nelson’s Dockyard as a Unesco World Heritage Site. In 2017, adventure island Dominica (CA235) will launch a new concept for honeymooners looking for a more exciting start to their married life, which agents can find out about at the stand. The Dominican Republic
(CA300) will be holding an on-stand competition for two agents to win a place on one of its 2017 fam trips. Agents need only drop by, leave their business card and answer a simple question about the destination for a chance to win. Trinidad and Tobago (CA250) will be celebrating a new focus this year, encapsulated in the tagline “Retained from the past – preserved for the future”. Its stand will be a clamour of colour, featuring dancers in traditional costume, music from panyard steel drum performers and parang (folk music) singers, plus plenty of rum. There will also be a food demonstration from the owners of Trinidad’s Lopinot Village Community, inviting guests to sample traditional dishes and chocolate (Monday and Tuesday, 5-6pm). On Wednesday, as part of the Caribbean street party, agents will be able to try on the colourful carnival costumes and grab a selfie or two with the performers.
ABOVE: Trinidad and Tobago; BELOW: Elite Island Resorts
The day ends with a rum punch or two and some calypso carnival beats at the popular Caribbean Street Party
Those who visit Elite Island
Resorts on the CTO (CA235) stand will learn about the brand’s launch of free wellbeing options across its resorts, including Floatfit Caribbean Aquabase, a
high-intensity training class on the water; Colour Me Calm Club, a colouring mindfulness club; and Smart Sun Clinic with Ultrasun, which encourages safe sun habits on holiday. Agents who get to the stand in time will also get the chance to nab themselves a sunscreen sample by answering the question: “What’s the difference between UVA and UVB rays, and why do we need to protect from both?” There’s also the opportunity to win a seven- night stay at one of the resorts by answering a few questions.
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