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Garcia Thompson-Hendrickson – CEO - Nevis Tourism

Charlestown, Nevis
December 31, 2008

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) Mrs. Garcia Thompson-Hendrickson said on Tuesday December 30th, during the NTA’s report for October to December 2008, that heavy focus had been placed on maintaining Nevis’ reputation as a top island to visit.

“Our main focus has been that of keeping the island positioned as one of the most desirable destinations for upscale travelers seeking the peace and tranquility of the Caribbean,” Thompson-Hendrickson said.

She highlighted that in addition to the Authority’s current efforts of marketing Nevis it had initiated a special incentive for visitors to the island.

“Effective December 29th 2008 to February 15th 2009, visitors staying at any hotel on the island for a minimum or four nights will receive a US$200 airfare credit.  This is for the travel period January 1st to April 10th 2009, and is not combinable with other offers,” Thompson-Hendrickson said.

She added that the recently held Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition (NICHE) provided positive marketing of the island, and recorded the NTA’s gratitude to Nevis Television entertainment talk show hosts Chevaughn Claxton and Remigio “Tebulous” Powell for their instrumentality in broadcasting the event.

“Miss Chevaughn Claxton, host, and Tebulous, co-host, of “De Fever” did an extraordinary job of highlighting NICHE on their programme, which has created quite a buzz among the local populace,” Thompson-Hendrickson said.

She spoke at length about the advertising and marketing trips the NTA staff had benefited from during the year.  These included visits to the USA, which according to Thompson-Hendrickson provided good airlift to Nevis; Las Vegas, where marketing Nevis as a dive destination was the focus; and Caribbean islands where Nevis was promoted as a luxury and yachting destination.

In speaking about the NTA’s presence at the World Trade Market (WTM) Thompson-Hendrickson highlighted the benefits it created for the island.

“WTM presented a great opportunity to market Nevis as an ideal destination for UK/European travelers.  It was a successful event, with several days of appointments with Tour Operators, Press and potential Investors.

“As a result of our participation at WTM, a number of articles on Nevis should be featured in the New Year, in magazines such as The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times Travel, Food and Travel, Caribbean World, Conde Nast Traveler and The Independent,” Thompson-Hendrickson said.

She also used the opportunity to express thanks to overseas consultant for her contribution to promoting the island.

“Special thanks are extended to our Public Relations Consultant, Mrs. Cheryl Andrews and her team for their hard work, dedication and success in the promotion of Nevis in the USA, as a major tourism destination,” Thompson-Hendrickson said.

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British Airways Has Weekly Service To St. Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
December 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

Britain’s leading airline, British Airways is hailing the continued growth and investment in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

British Airways inaugurates a scheduled flight from London’s Gatwick International to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on Saturday 10th January 2009.

A BBC Caribbean report quotes British Airways as saying that it is not all doom and gloom for travel in the current economic climate.

A BA official said destinations such as Dubai and the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts – Nevis and St. Lucia continue to experience growth and investment.

“These two Caribbean islands are seventh and eighth respectively, on British Airways’ predicted top 10 long haul destinations for 2009.

The airline also anticipates greater numbers of customers wanting to travel to those destinations.

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Tourists Relax At Port Zante Bar – St. Kitts
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
December 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

The St. Kitts – Nevis Defence Force has a critical role to play in preserving the twin-island Federation as a tourist destination.

Addressing the rank and file at the annual Christmas Luncheon, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said the role of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force as protectors of the sovereignty and peace, is critical to the freedom and progress that nationals and residents enjoy as a people and a nation that is celebrating 25 years of independence.

Pointing out that in some of the world’s communities, peace remains elusive, many of them destabilised and wasted by warfare, Prime Minister Douglas said he was proud of the contribution that the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force continue to make to the political and social stability of the Federation.

“You must be mindful that as an economy in transition, these are all essential elements to creating the enabling environment for sustainable development, not only for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, generally, but for your own children, your own parents, your own siblings, your own families, not only of this generation, but for generations yet unborn,” said Dr. Douglas.

He commended the soldiers for their proactive initiatives and strategic operations that form part of the fight against crime.

“We have heard of the threats to global security and the negative implications for the small vulnerable states of our region, such as this Federation. Given our heavy reliance on tourism as a major plank for income generation in our new economy, you must do your utmost to assist other law enforcement agencies such as the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force in preserving this country as tourist destination…one of peace and one of tranquility for which we are known worldwide,” said the St. Kitts and Nevis leader.

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