Increased Numbers in Exhibitors for STAYCATION EXPO 2010

The Ministry of Tourism is recording an increase in the number of exhibitors registered for participation in its second annual Staycation Expo slated for May 8th and 9th 2010 at the Multi-Purpose Cultural and Exhibition Center.

Last years’ event saw some 23 exhibitors registered inclusive of hotels and tours companies and already this years’ figures breach the latter 30’s with added interest and limited space.

“We’ve already decided to move to the upper level of the eastern portion of the Multi-purpose Cultural Center, which we did not use last year because we comfortably fit in the lower portion, however this year the demand has been great and thus the need for the expansion,” reports Vashti Ramsey, Product Development Officer within the Ministry of Tourism.

She continues that, “This speaks volumes of the success of last year’s venture and we definitely are pleased with the response.”

New additions to the list of exhibitors this year are inclusive of The Coast Restaurant and Nightclub who has also come on board as a sponsor of the event, The Tides Restaurant, The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, The Jumby Bay Resort and The Sugar Ridge Hotel among others.

Minister of Tourism the Hon. John Maginley says that he is especially elated with the response from Tourism Partners as clearly they see the huge potential that such a marketing initiative has for the success of their business and the overall industry during the upcoming summer months.

For more information on Staycation 2010 and the lucrative packages and offers that will be available to patrons of the event, visit www.staycationexpoantigua.com.