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IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER MIGUEL TO HEADLINE WORLD’S PREMIER REGGAE FESTIVAL IN MONTEGO BAY

KINGSTON, JAMAICA (June , 2013) –The World’s Greatest Reggae Show on Earth is welcoming Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, Miguel, to their Reggae Sumfest family. The new wave R&B artist will be headlining this year’s festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica on July 27, 2013. Walking in the footsteps of past performers such as Usher, R Kelly and Lionel Richie – the soulful crooner will now take his turn onstage at International Night 2. Completing the line up for that night will be Jamaican artistes: Damian Marley, Romain Virgo and Chronixx.

The ‘Adorn’ singer rose to fame after the release of his second album, Kaleidoscope Dreams, which earned him four Grammy nominations. This new age Prince with a splash of Babyface transports his listeners into a nostalgic realm of musical genius. Miguel will be debuting his eclectic musical styling in Jamaica on the Reggae Sumfest stage. Sumfest goers can anticipate a memorable performance with Miguel’s velvet smooth voice and captivating stage presence.

Hotel Packages For Sumfest

Half Moon Resort

First option Stay for 4 nights, get the 4th night free plus $150 resort credit Rates start at $279 for two daily. Government tax, service charge and resort fees apply.

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Second option Stay for 3-nights, meals and drinks inclusive of an offer starting for only $449 for two persons per night, plus tax and service charge.

Round Hill Hotel & Villas

Book a minimum stay of 3 nights at Round Hill and receive one ticket for Reggae Sumfest’s Dance Hall Night. Rates start at US$199 per night for an oceanfront Pineapple Room. Offer also includes:

 Complimentary Wi-Fi in room and public areas  Afternoon tea daily  Water sports: paddle boards, kayaks and glass-bottom boat ride (daily)  Use of fitness centre and tennis courts  Complimentary shuttle bus to shopping in Montego Bay (scheduled)

Travel dates: July 21 – 31, 2013 Rate is subject to 10% tax, 15% service charge and daily accommodation tax of $4 per room. Offer is not combinable with any other special offer. Sumfest ticket will be issued to guest at check-in. Other restrictions may apply.

Reggae Sumfest

Reggae Sumfest, now a staple in a person’s musical appetite, will mark their 21st annual staging of the event this year. Reggae Sumfest 2013 will notoriously take its place on the third week in July, the 21st – 27th. The musical experience will take place in Jamaica’s 2nd city and home of the festival, Montego Bay with their well-known Beach Party to commence the week’s festivities. Reggae Sumfest has garnered attention from musical lovers all over the world and has earned the title of the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth.

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 2012. Also in 2012, 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 sixth consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognized as the World's Leading Tourism Development Project for the second year, while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port, Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Airport and Montego Bay Convention Centre named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre. The destination also received recognition as the World's Most Romantic Destination and Caribbean's Leading Sports Tourism Destination.

JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/aboutjamaicajtb.

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