A TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO tourism contingent will arrive in Barbados on May 31 for the first leg of its annual Caribbean Road Show.

Hosted by the Tourism Development Company Ltd. (TDC) of Trinidad and Tobago in conjunction with the Trinidad and Tobago Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association, it will comprise a trade exhibition and cocktail reception titled: Come For The Shopping, Stay For The Fun.

Designed to expose Barbadians to the full extent of what Trinidad and Tobago has to offer as a destination, it will he held at Accra Beach Hotel and Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. during a cocktail reception.

On June 1, a business lunch and seminar titled: Trinidad And Tobago – The Place to Do Business, will be held at Champers Wine Bar and Restaurant. It will cater to Barbadians desirous of creating working partnerships with the twin-island republic, especially for meetings and conferences.

TDC president Dr James Hepple said the road show would feature the products and services of several major hotels, guesthouses and main shopping attractions.

"Trinidad and Tobago continues to be one of the preferred destinations for Barbadians and there is increasing potential for shared business partnerships between us.

"We therefore wanted to expose Barbadians to what Trinidad and Tobago has to offer beyond their usual shopping experience and particularly to present it as an alternative destination for meetings and conferences," he said.

Interested persons may call 437-5588 or email info@sfacommunications.com for registration details. (PR)