Full Steam Ahead for Staycations

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Tourism News

Thursday, 03 May 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - With about 18 days to go before the fourth edition of the annual Staycations’ Expo produced by the Ministry of Tourism, there are  four spaces left for hospitality-centered businesses to showcase their products.

So far, 30 exhibitors have registered for the 2012 event to be held in the parking lot of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on May 19 and 20 from 2 to 7 pm daily.

This year, iMobile has come forward as a platinum sponsor, injecting about $10,000 into the event.

Staycations’ Committee Chairperson Vashti Ramsey said, “It is indeed a pleasure to have iMobile on board this year and we hope that this is the beginning of a lasting partnership. 2012 will be an event with a difference and we invite everyone to come up to the stadium to experience what Antigua & Barbuda has to offer in all areas entertainment, accommodations, services etc. The Ministry is excited about this year with a new venue and a number of new PR initiatives around the programme."

The fourth installation of the Staycations’ Expo promises to be bigger and better than before, with more exhibition space, an outdoor aesthetic feel, and an entertainment line-up that will highlight the best of Antiguan musical talent.

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This line-up will feature, among other artists, former Soca Monarch King Tian Winter alongside Tizzy and the El-A-Kru band, who will set the pace into the upcoming 2012 Carnival soca season with new releases.

The entire family will be accommodated this time around, as a children’s attraction area will form part of the exhibition and this area will feature rides, bounce castles, and face painting.

Patrons to the expo will have an opportunity to grab special offers and win prizes and packages from the exhibitors who are hoping to boost business during the off-season summer months by catering to the local market.

They can follow the event on Twitter at @stayantigua, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com\staycationAntiguaBarbuda or visit the website at www.staycatiosantiguabarbuda.com for more information and real time updates.

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