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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- Premier and Minister of Tourism, Joseph Parry, says he is very pleased with the theme chosen and activities planned to celebrate Tourism Week in Nevis this year.

“Tourism Week 2012 celebrations under the theme ‘Tourism: Linking Generations, Bridging Cultures’, will support the island’s most vital industry, and will feature a range of events to celebrate the contributions of the sector,” commented the premier.

The 10-day celebrations kicked off on Friday with a cultural parade.

On Saturday, six young ladies drawn from the two government-owned secondary schools will vie for the title of Ms Teen Hospitality.

A church service on Sunday will form part of the program, followed later in the afternoon by horseracing at the Indian Castle Race Track.

On Monday, the official Tourism Week address will be delivered on local radio and there will be talks in schools focused on the theme. An art exhibition and sale opens on the same day at the Nevisian Artisan Village, and will run through Friday.

The Nevis Tourism Youth Congress will host a panel discussion on Tuesday moderated by Clayticia Daniel the reigning Junior Minister in Tourism. During the panel discussion the students will be asked: “As Junior Minister of Tourism what two types of tourism will you pursue to develop tourism in Nevis”?

Wednesday will see the Annual Primary Schools Quiz Competition.

The Tourism Week awards ceremony and dinner will take place on Thursday, and a Night of the Stars concert on Friday.

On Saturday, February 11, the action moves to The Gingerland Public Market for the Tourism Cultural Day, Sporting Event and Extempo Competition.

Activities celebrating Tourism Week 2012 climax on Sunday, February 12, with Horse Racing at the Indian Castle Race Track.

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