ZIZ NEWS…ST. JOHNS, Antigua, June 23, 2009 – Regional airline LIAT announced Monday that it was partnering with the St. Kitts and Nevis Tourism Authority as a Gold Sponsor of the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.  

As part of the sponsorship LIAT is providing transportation for regional artistes, press and other personnel to the three-day celebration which takes place from June 25 to 27. 

LIAT, designated as the regional airline of the festival, has also announced that it will add extra flights to/from St. Kitts to facilitate the expected increased passenger loads during the period of the festival. 

LIAT Marketing Manager Derrick Frederick stated that "we are pleased to be able to partner with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in this way to showcase this regional festival and ensure its success. LIAT has been working very closely with the Tourism Boards in St. Kitts and Nevis on several projects and we are hoping to have more partnerships like this in the future."

The St. Kitts Music Festival which was launched in 1996 has earned the reputation of being the most diversified musical show in the Caribbean by blending rich exciting music with exhilarating performances.