TORONTO — Save the date for an ‘Evening with Jamaica,’ a two-part event series hosted by the Jamaica TouristBoard (JTB).

Travel advisors from across the Greater Toronto Area are invited to take part in an “unforgettable night of destination knowledge, cultural exploration and island hospitality.” In addition to immersive programming and Jamaican food, advisors will be able to network with JTB sales team members and key travel suppliers and partners from the island.

The JTB’s ‘Evening with Jamaica’ events will be hosted on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jamaican Canadian Centre (995 Arrow Road, Toronto), and on April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre (1955 Audley Road, Ajax). Programming will be the same for both events.

To register, go to visitjamaica.com/canada/events.

The evening’s programming will kick off with Jamaica representatives providing destination updates on new products and island developments for the upcoming fall and winter booking seasons. Travel advisors will then be treated to an interactive performance by acclaimed Jamaican storyteller and folklorist Miss Tania Lou, who will perform costumed renditions of popular island folk songs, dances and poems. Throughout the night, a traditional Mento Band will perform melodies using a rhumba box, banjo, guitar and drums.

Award-winning Toronto chef Selwyn Richards from The Art of Catering will prepare a curated buffet of island-inspired dishes for the event. The Jamaican-born chef will also deliver a special ‘Food of our Fathers’ presentation to educate guests on the history of Jamaican cuisine. 

“Jamaica is so much more than a tourist destination; we are a vibrant country with a strong culture and a rich history,” said Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board. “This two-part series of engaging in-person events will give advisors the chance to fully immerse themselves in Jamaican culture through our music, food and storytelling, while also providing them with fresh knowledge and resources to sell the destination to their clients.”

To register for ‘Evening with Jamaica,’ go to visitjamaica.com/canada/events. For more information about the JTB’s workshops, resources and contests for Canadian travel advisors, go to visitjamaica.com/canada.