PROPOSED PROGRAM–AT–A–GLANCE CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK 2019 – #CaribbeanWeek2019 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE WYNDHAM NEW YORKER, 481 EIGHTH AVENUE,

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY JUNE 1 JUNE 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 4 JUNE 5 JUNE 6 JUNE 7 JUNE 8 JUNE 9 9:00am–Noon 9:00 Noon 8:30am–12:30pm 8:30am–10:00am Tourism Industry Forum for NTOs, other CTO Board of Directors Meeting Breakfast, Registration and Caribbean Marketing CTO Breakfast Press Conference Government and Industry Representatives Coffee Break available for Conference Sponsored by the Wyndham New Yorker “Unlock the Secrets to growing your Niche and sponsorship for Ministers, Commissioners and Directors of 10:15am –12:30pm 10:30am– gaining from Media” Grand Ballroom Tourism and Industry Representatives Caribbean Media Marketplace 12:30pm Creating tourism possibilities is no simple task. 8:30am – 9:15am “Getting Up Close and Personal Media Many travel decisions are determined based on Registration and Breakfast with Top Journalists” Interviews niche influences. From active pursuits and interests 9:30am – 12:30pm Caribbean Media Marketplace Church Service to cultural factors such as dietary requirements, the Caribbean Marketing Conference provides representatives from CTO Crystal Clarendon Caribbean needs to up its game to appeal to multi- Leveraging the Cultural Excitement of the Caribbean member countries and private Ballroom Road Church generational as well as ethnic communities such as The term Caribbean culture summarizes the artistic, sector exhibitors the opportunity to 3300 Clarendon the affluent Chinese, Indian, Halal and African musical, literary, culinary, political, religious and interact with journalists from the Road American markets. For tourism boards with social dynamics that are representative of the trade, consumer and lifestyle Brooklyn, NY minimal budgets, navigating these nuances can be Caribbean people all over the world. The Caribbean's media. The program is enhanced 11:45am–5:00pm 11203 just as tricky as the media landscape, where culture has historically evolved from African, with broadcast interviews for senior “Caribbean separating opportunists from opportunities requires European and Amerindian traditions. In recent years, tourism officials and heads of 1:00pm … Brunch and a specialized background. Designed to inform it has also been strongly influenced by that of its delegations to share information on Bankra More” members’ decision-making, this forum features linguistic, economic, and cultural neighbor, the United developments and new product Caribbean Folk informative presentations where participants will States. - Wikipedia. Taking it to the next level, we aim offerings in member destinations. Festival Blue Food New receive insight on maximizing media engagement at to provide ways in which to leverage the travelers Grand Ballroom St. Alban’s York 2019 little or no cost, as well as tips on targeting demand for more authentic cultural experiences and Park 33 Lafayette burgeoning niche sectors where demand outpaces help the Region position itself to increase market 169 St. Merrick Brooklyn, NY current efforts to market to these lucrative share and revenue. Boulevard audiences.” Available for Sponsorship Queens, NY Coffee Break available for Sponsorship Grand Ballroom (not a CTO Aureole, Halo Private Room (not a CTO Event) 135 West , NYC Event) 1:00pm –2:30pm 12:30pm 2:00pm 1:00pm–3:00pm 12:30pm–2:30pm 6:30pm–11:00pm 2:00pm–4:00pm Luncheon for Workshop Participants Luncheon for Ministers, Luncheon for Conference Delegates Luncheon Rum and Rhythm™ Benefit Caribbean Celebrity Chef Cooking Available for Sponsorship Commissioners, Directors and Available for sponsorship if sponsored “The Ultimate Caribbean Demonstration Aureole Board of Directors Crystal Ballroom 2:30pm – 5:00pm Food and Rum Experience Bloomingdales th Sponsored by Travel + Leisure OECS Ministerial Meeting in NYC” – 59 Street, NYC Crystal Ballroom Sutton Room Affluent young professionals and 2:30pm–5:30pm 2:30pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm members of the Diaspora 2:00pm–4:00pm 2:00pm– 5:00pm– 3:00pm–5:00pm CTO Council of Cultural Caribbean Students Colloquium Caribbean Tourism Industry Awards Dinner patronize this exquisite Caribbean Celebrity Chef Cooking 4:00pm 9:00pm CTO Executive Committee Meeting Tourism Tourism “Students Taking Center Stage” “Honoring Media and Tourism Industry Caribbean food, rum and Demonstration Caribbean Caribbean Conference Room Ministers and Workshop and The Students Colloquium challenges college students Professionals” entertainment experience. Williams Sonoma – Columbus Celebrity Fashion Show Kimberly Hotel Commissioners Networking to research and present a practical sustainable The Caribbean Tourism Industry Awards program Every penny of the Circle Chef 145 East 50th Street Meeting and Walking tourism project for the Caribbean. It is an excellent recognizes excellence in promoting the Caribbean and proceeds raised goes NYC Cooking (Not a CTO Sponsored by Tour for opportunity for students to hone their analytical and honors individuals whose outstanding, passionate and directly to the CTO Demonstrat Event) Lightspeed Students public speaking skills and share in-sights with dedicated work has contributed to the development of Foundation to provide ion Reservations Colloquium tourism professionals at the highest level. the region. The program consists of the Caribbean scholarships to Caribbean Williams Systems participants The Colloquium’s objectives are: Media Awards, the CTO Allied Awards comprising nationals desirous of Sonoma Grand CCCADI,  To enhance in-class learning, by heightening the “Jerry”, the Allied and a Special Recognition pursuing studies in – Columbus Ballroom Harlem sensitivity to sustainable initiatives in the Award; the Jamaica-sponsored Marcia Vickery- Tourism, Hospitality and Circle, NYC 2:00pm– 5:00pm – 7:00pm Caribbean region. Wallace and Marcella Martinez memorial awards and languages, who would 4:00pm  To serve as a catalyst for creativity through the CTO Diaspora and Lifetime Achievement otherwise not realize their Caribbean CTO Foundation competitiveness and scholastic research Awards. dream of a career in the Celebrity Chef Board Meeting  To provide a platform for promoting the Co-sponsored by Jamaica; tourism industry. Rum and Cooking Sutton Room Caribbean as the most desirable year-round Available for co-sponsorship Rhythm is not just a Demonstration warm weather destination. Grand Ballroom superb party. Its purpose Bloomingdale’s Co-Sponsored by Academy Engraving, Cititech is to provide scholarships 59th Street , Solutions that build careers and NYC Available for co-sponsorship contribute to the 7:00pm Grand Ballroom development of the Sesame Flyers 7:00pm 6:00pm–8:00pm Region. Caribbean Heritage Cultural Gala Featuring Caribbean Celebrity Chefs Caribbean Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration Available for Sponsorship Marine Park Golf Course At James Beard House Bloomingdales – 59th Street , NYC Capitale 2880 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn 167 West 12th Street 130 Bowery, NYC