High Profile Opportunities To Join The Canadian Tourism Commission As Fellow Sponsor Of One World One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit

Interest in sponsorship opportunities for the 2010, the One World, One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit has risen to new heights. Unique, high-value opportunities are now available to suit foodservice, tourism and hospitality organisations and destination marketing organisations. End Quote

We are thrilled with the high level conversations taking place to ensure major players in the culinary tourism industry are highly visible and actively participating in the conference.

(1888PressRelease) June 23, 2010 - Halifax, NS, Canada and Portland, OR, USA - With the recent announcement of the Canadian Tourism Commission as the presenting sponsor of the leading culinary tourism event in 2010, the One World, One Table Culinary Tourism World Summit, the interest in sponsorship opportunities for the event has risen to new heights. The three day summit, presented by the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) and Taste of Nova Scotia, is taking place September 19-21, 2010 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is expected to draw in excess of 300 delegates.

"The leading role the Canadian Tourism Commission has taken instantly creates even more value for those considering sponsorship of the conference," states Erik Wolf, President, ICTA. "To be part of the sponsorship community for this worldwide event with the driving force of Canada's culinary tourism network, the CTC, is an opportunity not to be missed."

Sponsorships for the first ever Culinary Tourism World Summit include hosting one of the four educative mobile workshops introducing Nova Scotian success stories in culinary tourism, highlighting your organization as a partner in welcoming delegates the Taste of Nova Scotia themed welcome reception to the One World, One Table luncheon, lauded to be the culinary highlight of the three day Halifax conference.

"Sponsorship opportunities can be tailor made to the goals of interested parties to secure maximum exposure and benefits to sponsors," states Janice Ruddock, Executive Director, Taste of Nova Scotia. "We are thrilled with the high level conversations taking place to ensure major players in the culinary tourism industry are highly visible and actively participating in the conference."

Keynote speakers include well respected Canada Food Network Chef Michael Smith who will deliver the keynote address September 20 addressing the theme of the conference, "One World, One Table - Using Culinary Tourism for Economic Development" and will also be leading a panel discussion on September 21 with other world renowned chefs on key issues impacting the culinary tourism worldwide. Food Inc.'s Robert Kenner will discuss social responsibility and why it is everyone's business to support local agriculture and cuisine as much as is feasible both at home and on the road at the September 20 opening address.

Showcase your organization as a leader in culinary tourism as a sponsor of the September 19-21, 2010 event and join fellow culinary professionals on a truly educational journey intertwined with Nova Scotian hospitality and culture. Registration continues with early bird rates of only US$669 for non-ICTA and US$569 for members. And register by July 31 and be entered to win a Culinary Mobile Workshop valued at US$90.

To secure your place as a supporter of culinary tourism at the inaugural World Summit in a key sponsorship role, contact Erik Wolf at erik ( @ ) culinarytourism dot org dot

Visit www.culinarytourismworldsummit.com to register with early bird rates available until July 31, 2010 and the chance to win the Culinary Mobile Workshop.

For more detailed information about the 2010 Culinary Tourism One World, One Table event visit www.culinarytourismworldsummit.com. For more information about Taste of Nova Scotia, visit http://www.tasteofnovascotia.com/.

About the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA)
The International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) is regarded by the tourism industry, as well as media, as the world's go-to authority for everything to do with culinary travel. The Association provides culinary tourism community, education, product development and marketing assistance. http://www.culinarytourism.org/

About Taste of Nova Scotia
Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province-wide marketing program, whose members are committed to offering the very best culinary experiences and products that Nova Scotia has to offer. The Taste of Nova Scotia membership base includes more than 120 quality food producers and processors, as well as a collection of the best restaurants in the province. http://www.tasteofnovascotia.com/

For more information please contact:
Erik Wolf, President
International Culinary Tourism Association
erik ( @ ) culinarytourism dot org
(+1) 503-213-3700 (Erik Wolf direct) or (503) 750-7200 (Association offices)
OR
Janice Ruddock, Executive Director
Taste of Nova Scotia
janice ( @ ) tasteofnovascotia dot com
(+1) 902-492-9291, ext 111

Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CulinarySummit
Twitter: ( @ ) CulinarySummit, @TasteofNS, @WinesofNS

For more information about Canada or the Canadian Tourism Commission, please visit www.canada.travel.

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