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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
May 18, 2012 (CUOPM)

More international exposure for the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The latest is from Hospitality Times.  It lists St. Kitts and Nevis among the 10 Smallest Islands in the World.

“You may not have heard about these countries since they are so small. However, what they lack in size, they certainly make up for with their rich culture, heritage, history and spectacular attractions. Explore the 10 smallest countries in the world with Tourism-Review.com

It added: “St. Kitts and Nevis is made up of two volcanic islands. They are known for pristine beaches, lush rainforests and attractions like the Culturama, the volcanic cone of Nevis Peak and St. Kitts Scenic Railway.”

Over the past few months, St. Kitts and Nevis has been featured internationally on numerous occasions.

The St. Kitts’ Scenic Railway train was listed among 30 stunning heritage trains of the world and the only one in the Caribbean.

In May 2012, St. Kitts and Nevis was ranked #3 on a list of the “10 Best Islands in the World” by US News & World Report.

In February, 2012, St. Kitts was named one of “5 Caribbean Islands to Discover Now” by MSNBC.

St. Kitts was also named one of the “Top 12 Spots that should be on your list for 2012” by Caribbean Travel + Life magazine.

St. Kitts’ Brimstone Hill Fortress was also named one of “10 Great Places to Explore the World’s Best-Kept Secrets” by USA Today.

In summer 2011, the destination also ranked #1 on a list of the 16 Best Caribbean Vacations by US News & World Report.

St. Kitts was named a top destination for 2011 by both AOL Travel and British Airways.  Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, it offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history.

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Warner Park Cricket Grounds
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
May 17, 2012 (SKNIS)

The valuable contributions of Sports Tourism to St. Kitts and Nevis were highlighted at the recent Tourism Youth Congress Discussion.

The Youth Congress consisted of a round table discussion with various high schools to review issues relevant to Sports Tourism. The participants were selected from the Basseterre, Verchilds and Washington Archibald High Schools and the Charles E. Mills Secondary School. Acting as Junior Ministers, they proposed ideas geared toward educating and informing the youth about the Tourism Sector. Allaric Pennyfeather of the Basseterre High School won the discussion with his presentation specific to investing in Sports Tourism in St. Kitts.

Novelette Morton, Human Resource and Project Manager of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, stated that the competition was of a high standard as the presentations showed  the amount of research that the students had done. She also noted that the students were able to increase their skills in public speaking and research methods.

The purpose of the discussion was not only to select a student to represent St. Kitts and Nevis in the upcoming Regional Tourism Youth Congress but also to educate young people about the tourism sector. Ms. Morton believes that by raising awareness, they would be motivated to become more involved in the field.

The 2012 Regional Tourism Youth Congress will be held in St. Kitts during the CTO State of Industry Conference, from October 11 to 13 under the theme “Through the eyes of tomorrow.”

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Smartphone Users To Receive Tourism Information Via Mobile App

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
May 17, 2012 (CUOPM)

An exciting new multi-media Campaign, incorporating advanced audio recognition technology, was launched by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority on 12 May 2012, in partnership with British Airways and the Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

This joint campaign will run key activities in May, June and September incorporating broadcast, mobile, online and print.

According to the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, with the focus on driving bookings and sales through special British Airways Holidays offers, the campaign’s highlight in May will be the TV broadcast of a 30-minute programme on St. Kitts.

Using audio recognition technology, users of iPhone, iPad and Android phones will be further engaged with added value content via the St. Kitts Experience mobile app.

Representing TMG’s first commercial augmented reality campaign, ‘St. Kitts Experience’ explores the island through its heritage & culture, food and drink, leisure activities, sports and Kittitians themselves.

Broadcast commenced on Saturday 12 May on Sky 231 and freesat 402 – and is weekly until 23 June.

Viewers who download the ‘St Kitts Experience’ app will receive additional content directly to their iPhone or iPad, which can be shared on social media (Twitter, Facebook and Google +1).

In addition, users can request more information on the destination or check out the fantastic offers on ba.com/stkitts.  Sky+ customers will additionally be able to record the programme for viewing later.

Rosecita Jeffers, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, said, “in today’s increasingly social media and mobile environment, this year’s campaign with British Airways and TMG offers an innovative way to bring the destination to life like never before, while also offering the potential to drive bookings from the UK market. The on-going partnership with these two strong UK brands offers a huge kudos to the St. Kitts brand and confirms this destination’s embracing of the global tourism trends.”

James Lancaster, Director, Specialist Sales, TMG said: “We are delighted to be pushing the boundaries and incorporating augmented reality into an extensive client campaign.  Working with St. Kitts Tourism Authority, British Airways, Aurasma and Information TV has been a truly collaborative partnership and we look forward to seeing how this resonates with our multi-platform audiences.”

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