Caribbean Fair in the Big Apple Set for June

An expanded location, two live Caribbean Weddings, a new Caribbean Vacation Mart, a United States Postal Service booth so consumers can apply for passports, and many exciting cultural and musical offerings will highlight the program of the Caribbean Fair on Tuesday, June 13 during the CTO´s annual Caribbean Week 2006 in New York City.

The event, slated for Piers 16 and 17 at the historic South Street Seaport, will welcome consumers from 10 am thru 7 pm.

“The Caribbean boasts a certain excitement and exuberance that will be energetically portrayed at this year´s Caribbean Fair through performances from across the region,” said Hugh Riley, CTO´s director of marketing for the Americas. “Our region´s eclectic collection of cultures and rhythms will present the Caribbean as more than just smooth sandy beaches and pleasant sunshine,” he added.

As a result of its growing popularity among New Yorkers, the day-long Caribbean Fair has been expanded to include Piers 16 and 17 (last year, it took place at Pier 16 only) for approximately 70 country booths showcasing promotional materials, indigenous products, arts and crafts, food samples prepared by Caribbean Celebrity Chefs, and a variety of cultural items and presentations.

A brand new feature of the Fair, the Caribbean Vacation Mart will provide consumers with value-added Caribbean vacation specials with prices only valid through the duration of Caribbean Week 2006.

Travel professionals from American Express Vacations will be on-site to assist the public with purchasing specially-priced packages to more than 30 Caribbean countries in the region.