The sights, sounds, colours, culture
and unique vacation attributes of 30+ Caribbean nations will head to Toronto
for Caribbean Week from Wednesday 26th through to Sunday 30th September,
2007.
Arranged by the Canadian arm of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO),
Caribbean Week 2007 features a series of events highlighting the
Caribbean vacation experience, food, entertainment and an on-site Caribbean
wedding! Tourism officials, media, artists, performers, celebrities, sponsors
and strategic partners will converge on Toronto for a week of Caribbean
events.
“The goal of the first ever Caribbean Week in Canada is to give all who
participate in the week a taste of the region so they are inspired to visit and
plan their next vacation to any of the 30+ Caribbean destinations,” said
Susan Webb, CTO representative for Canada. Susan added, “With almost 1
million Canadians of Caribbean decent the culture of the region is imbedded
into the multicultural framework of Canada, therefore it’s natural we want to
dedicate one week to showcase this vibrant heritage.”
The events include:
Wednesday, September 26 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Dundas Square – A
Celebration of the Caribbean
From tasting delicacies to entertainment and dance demonstrations to arts
and crafts, this location will serve to launch Caribbean Week to the public.
Thursday, September 27 - 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Media Marketplace –
location TBA
The Caribbean Tourism Organization members will take this opportunity to
interact with writers from the trade and consumer press.
Thursday, September 27 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. International World
Tourism Day - Ryerson University
This conference provides comments on the status of sustainable tourism
development. The theme this year focuses on women in travel and cuisine.
Thursday, September 27 – 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Caribbean Lifestyles
Cooking Classes - LCBO Event Kitchens, Summerhill | The Kingsway |
Bayview Village
Caribbean Week will feature 3 renowned chefs from world-class resorts
of the Caribbean. These Lifestyle Cooking Classes will showcase distinctive
Caribbean dishes at the prestigious LCBO Special Event Kitchens.
Friday, September 28 – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – CTO Travel Agent Training –
Toronto International Centre
During this information session, travel agents will receive an update on
the Caribbean Tourism Organization and the vision for Canada moving
forward.
Friday, September 28 First 6 p.m. – midnight - Annual Governments
of the Caribbean Gala and Award Presentations – Liberty Grand,
Governor’s Room
An elegant black-tie affair, at the Liberty Grand in the Governor’s Room will
feature the finest in Caribbean food and entertainment. Highlights of the
event will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Awards and a
Special Recognition Award.
Saturday, September 29 First 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Caribbean Day at the
Blue Jays – Roger’s Centre (Toronto vs. Tampa Bay)
The Caribbean Tourism Organization along with The Toronto Star will be
celebrating the Caribbean and youth at the Jays. Specially designed
entertainment and local celebrities will feature prominently in the afternoon’s
events surrounding the baseball game.
Saturday, September 29 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday 30 – 10 a.m. – 5
p.m - Toronto travel Show, Toronto International Centre
This year the CTO Caribbean Village will be one of the highlights of the
Toronto Travel Show, the largest and best attended consumer travel show in
Canada. The show has provided the most prominent location for the CTO
Caribbean Village that is further enhanced by the Caribbean activities
throughout the Village and on the main stage.
One of the highlights will be the results of a 4 month long wedding
contest in
Today’s Bride magazine and online that will finally culminate in the couple
being wed live onstage at the Toronto Travel Show.
All event details are available at www.caribbeanweek.ca/calendar-of-events.asp or by calling
416.935.0767.
About The Caribbean Tourism Organization
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with headquarters in Barbados
and marketing operations in New York, London and Toronto, is the
Caribbean’s tourism development agency and comprises membership of 32-
member governments and a myriad of private sector entities.
The CTO’s mission is to provide to and through its members, the services and
information needed for the development of sustainable tourism for the
economic and social benefit of the Caribbean people.
The organization provides specialized support and technical assistance to
member countries in the areas of marketing, human resource development,
research and statistics, information technology and sustainable tourism development. The CTO disseminates information on behalf of its member
governments to consumers and the travel trade.
CTO Canada is located at 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2601, Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3E2, Canada.Tel:(416) 935-0767; Fax:(416)935-0939.E-Mail:
cto@voxtm.ca
CTO’s New York office is located at 80 Broad Street, 32nd Floor, New York, NY
10004, USA; Tel: (212) 635-9530; Fax: (212) 635-9511; E-mail:
ctony@caribtourism.com
CTO’s London office is located at 22 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey TW9
1BP, England. Tel: 011 44 208 948 0057; Fax: 011 44 208 948 0067; E-mail:
ctolondon@caribtourism.com
CTO Headquarters is located at One Financial Place, Collymore Rock, St.
Michael, Barbados; Tel: (246) 427-5242; Fax: (246) 429-3065; E-mail:
ctobarbados@caribtourism.com
For more information, please visit www.doitcaribbean.com or
www.onecaribbean.org
Media Contact: (Susan Webb) For media information about Caribbean Week
2007, call CTO’s Canada office (416) 935-0767/1 800 (for media outside of
Toronto) or email @ CTO@voxtm.ca
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