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Caribbean Airlines sponsors National Culinary Team to attend "Taste Of The Caribbean" 2016
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By Idea Ventures
Published on 28-May-16
 
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. – 27th May, 2016. Caribbean Airlines is delighted to provide sponsored air travel for the 2016 National Culinary Team members to attend the prestigious "Taste of the Caribbean" competition in Miami, Florida from June 6th – 10th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Miami.


In-Photo: (from Left) CAL Senior Marketing Manager, Alicia Cabrera presents a sponsorship ticket from Caribbean Airlines to members of the National Culinary Team.

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. – 27th May, 2016
. Caribbean Airlines is delighted to provide sponsored air travel for the 2016 National Culinary Team members to attend the prestigious "Taste of the Caribbean" competition in Miami, Florida from June 6th – 10th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Miami.

Persons travelling on Caribbean Airlines to attend the event will also enjoy a generous 10 per cent discount on their airfare.* The National Culinary Team emerged as winners at the final practice dinner hosted by the Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA) on May 23rd at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre. The team will depart for Miami on June 6th courtesy Caribbean Airlines to attend the event.

"Taste of the Caribbean" is an annual event organized by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), bringing together teams from around the Caribbean to showcase the diverse culinary flavors of the region.

Trinidad & Tobago has a distinguished record of success and is the only country to have won the title of "Caribbean Culinary Team of the Year" five times - in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Chief Executive Officer of the THRTA, Brian Frontin noted: "The Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA) is grateful to our national carrier, Caribbean Airlines for their consistent support of the T&T's National Culinary Teams over the past 9 years. This endorsement is a testament to the airlines' commitment to the development of our local culinary professionals as well as Trinidad & Tobago's tourism product. The THRTA thanks Caribbean Airlines and looks forward to celebrating our National Culinary team's success on their return home."

Caribbean Airlines Senior Marketing Manager, Alicia Cabrera, in extending her congratulations to the team on behalf of CAL stated: "We are happy to connect customers and offer 10% off of the airfare to persons who will be flying to Miami to attend the exciting "Taste of the Caribbean" event, where food and drink from the region will be showcased. We are confident in the talent of the team as they present the diverse culture and unique culinary flavors of Trinidad and Tobago."

Caribbean Airlines offers an all-inclusive in-flight experience with complimentary authentic Caribbean meals and signature cocktails. Also, all passengers first checked bag always flies free and economy passengers can pay just U$30 for a second checked-bag, which is one of the lowest rates in the global airline industry.