23 Jul 2014
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD LIVENS UP SCOTLAND'S BIGGEST CITY AS THE COUNTDOWN TO GLASGOW 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES BEGINS
With the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has begun spreading Jamaican vibes across Glasgow with a fleet of 50 Jamaica-branded taxis.
The traditional black cabs have arrived in the host city emblazoned with 'JAMAICA Get All Right' branding. The colourfully-designed taxis will operate across the city until 10 August and will showcase Barrhead Travel's special offer for all-inclusive holidays to Jamaica including flights starting from just £795.
From 23 July, 29 Private Members Club will become the hub of all things Jamaican. Open to both members and non-members, 29 is set to launch a specially-created menu with authentic Jamaican recipes including Reggae Reggae Chicken Kebabs and Jamaican Jerk Flank Steaks. Jamaica's- favourite Red Stripe beer will be served alongside an exclusive Appleton Rum cocktail list.
On 31 July and 2 August, the (JTB) in association with Barrhead Travel will host private events during Jamaica House at 29. For these events 150 specially invited guests will watch Jamaica's superstar athletes compete whilst being treated to a selection of traditional Jamaican food and drink as the track and field events take centre stage.
In attendance will be Jamaica's newly-appointed Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, along with Jamaica's Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon Dr. Wykeham McNeill. They will be in Glasgow to support the Jamaican athletes and further strengthen the close links between Scotland and Jamaica.
Tourist arrivals to Jamaica from Scotland is expected to flourish throughout the peak winter season as for the first time Thomson Airways will offer direct flights from Glasgow to Montego Bay between November 2014 and March 2015.
Elizabeth Fox, Regional Director for UK and N. Europe at the Jamaica Tourist Board said: “The staging of Jamaica House 2014 in Glasgow is all about championing our great island at a time when Jamaica's sporting excellence looks set to dominate the Games. With great offers for holidays to Jamaica from Barrhead Travel and with the increased airlift from Scotland to Jamaica, thanks to Thomson Airways, there's never been a better time to visit the island.
“Jamaica has always shown a keen interest in the Commonwealth Games since hosting the 1966 Games in Kingston, and with Jamaica's close historical links to Scotland, our new Director of Tourism and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment felt it was hugely important to be in attendance in Glasgow.
“We are sure that the next 11 days will bring further celebrations for Jamaica and we look forward to opening the doors to Jamaica House Glasgow 2014 and showing the world what Jamaica has to offer.”
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For interviews with the newly-appointed Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill or Elizabeth Fox, Regional Director for UK and N. Europe at the Jamaica Tourist Board, or for further information or images please contact:
McCluskey International
Fiona Anderson / Lauren Hill
T: 020 8747 2170
CAPTION 1- Travel Agents from Barrhead Travel arrive at their East Kilbride store in a Jamaica-branded taxi to highlight all-inclusive holidays with flights from just £795.
CAPTION 2- Jamaica's newly-appointed Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook will arrive in Glasgow ahead of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
CAPTION 3- Caroline Donaldson (far right) Business Development Manager, Barrhead Travel poses with her team against the new Jamaica-branded taxis outside Barrhead Travel's East Kilbride store.
About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2013. Also in 2013, Jamaica earned the WTA's vote for the World's Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean's Leading Destination and Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognised as the World's Leading Tourism Development Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean's Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB's website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board 020 7225 9090. Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaicauk, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jtbuk, on Instagram at http://instagram.com/visitjamaica on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/myjamaica/or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/myjamaicajtb. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.
