Port-of-Spain, trinidad -The Tourism Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, officially launched the Trinidad and Tobago Meeting Planners' Guide on June 11 at MovieTowne, Port of Spain. The guide, an initiative of the Trinidad and Tobago Convention Bureau (TTCB), a unit within the TDC, offers a comprehensive and authoritative information resource for both international and local meeting planners.

During the launch of the guide, Yolande Selman, TDC's acting chief executive officer, lauded the initiative, which includes a directory of meeting facilities information on local sites and attractions as well as a destination guide, noting “The Trinidad and Tobago Meeting Planners' Guide signals to the international tourism industry that we are serious about the business of tourism as we continue to position ourselves as the destination of choice for both business and leisure travelers."

The user-friendly layout of the publication takes the reader seamlessly through meeting-specific information: a list of hotels and meeting space available; food and beverage services; general destination highlights such as restaurants, sites, activities and more.

Established in 2009, the TTCB is mandated to boost business tourism arrivals by increasing the number of meetings and conferences held in Trinidad and Tobago. The bureau also forms part of the overall marketing strategy to sell Trinidad and Tobago as an international tourism destination.

For more information on the services of the Convention Bureau or to view a copy of the 
Meeting Planners' Guide visit www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/trinidad/meetings.

About Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago is located in the South-eastern region of the Caribbean. With its careful approach to tourism, the dual-island nation offers a distinct blend of culture, eclectic cuisine and an assortment of eco-adventure activities. Trinidad, the 'cultural capital of the Caribbean,' is home to the world famous Carnival and the birthplace of the steel pan drum, the only new acoustic instrument to be invented in the 20th century.  Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, private villas and award-winning eco-attractions that include the Main Ridge Rainforest, the oldest protected reserve in the western hemisphere and the six-time award winner for World's Leading Ecotourism Destination by the World Travel Awards. For more information on Trinidad & Tobago visit www.goTrinidadandTobago.com  or www.visittobago.gov.tt. 

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