The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) in partnership with United Airlines has announced the winner of its Three Perfect Days: Newark contest, as seen in Hemispheres Magazine.
Dr. Khew-Voon Chin of Toledo, Ohio was selected as the grand-prize winner in the giveaway, which attracted more than 1,200 entries from across the country. He will receive two-roundtrip tickets from United Airlines and a 4-day/3-night stay at the TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown Hotel. From sunrise to sunset, Dr. Chin and his guest will discover all there is to do, see, sip and eat in Newark, New Jersey’s largest and third oldest U.S. metropolis.
This nationwide contest “Three Perfect Days: Newark,” brings to life the celebrated article of the same name that was featured on the cover of the March 2019 Hemispheres Magazine.
Hemispheres Magazine is United’s award-winning onboard publication and the story was complemented with the Hemispheres Travel Show inflight video which featured many of the finest restaurants and tourist destinations in New Jersey’s largest city.
“We’ve been hearing a lot about the revitalization of downtown Newark and the exciting cultural venues and restaurants the city has to offer,” said contest winner Dr. Chin. “We are looking forward to spending time in Newark and discovering first-hand everything this city has to offer.”
The contest signals the continuation of the great partnership between GNCVB and United Airlines. United, a hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, offers the New York/Newark region the most flights to the most destinations around the world as a global gateway.
“Our door is always open to welcome new visitors who will serve as ambassadors to Newark and share their great experiences while visiting,” said Karin Aaron, President and CEO of the GNCVB. “This contest vividly illustrates that there’s always something new and exciting to discover in Newark.” According to the GNCVB, tourism has more than a $2.3 billion annual economic impact on Newark, supports more than 25,000 jobs in the community, and welcomes more than 1.2 million overnight guests annually.
“United Airlines is thrilled to welcome Dr. Khew-Voon Chin, the winner, and his guest to enjoy all of the wonders of Newark from the iconic Three Perfect Days series featured within United’s inflight magazine Hemispheres highlighting the incredibly rich culture, food, and arts community that is located within our beloved hub city of Newark,” said Jill Kaplan, President of New Jersey/New York for United Airlines. “We are extremely proud to be able to share this vibrant city with our customers who fly in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport every day.”
Established in 1666, Newark has a rich history and plenty to explore. Contemporary Newark – which is home to an international airport, a large railway hub, and the nation’s third largest port – offers first-class entertainment venues, a wide array of dining options, and captivating art and cultural scene.
GNVCB also partnered with Advance Media to promote the Three Perfect Days contest in three markets: Dallas (TX), San Francisco/Oakland (CA) and Chicago (IL).
About GNCVB
The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Newark, New Jersey. GNCVB is a private 501(c) (6) New Jersey non-profit corporation, primarily funded by Newark’s hotels through a Tourism Improvement District, which is committed to create economic growth and increase employment in Newark by marketing and developing the Greater Newark region as a year-round destination as well as increasing the number of overnight visitors staying at Newark hotels.
Established in July of 2008, the GNCVB was the first Destination Marketing Organization in the state of New Jersey to establish a Tourism Improvement District. During its tenure, hotel sales have climbed dramatically, new hotels have opened, and Newark’s visitation has grown to over 1,200,000 overnight guests annually. The Greater Newark Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is also charged with promoting and marketing the assets of the region, increase per capita spending in the tourism sector, as well as attracting new events, meetings and conferences to the region.
About United
United’s shared purpose is “Connecting People. Uniting the World.” We are more focused than ever on our commitment to customers through a series of innovations and improvements designed to help build a great experience: Every customer. Every flight. Every day. Together, United and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 358 airports across five continents. In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers. United is proud to have the world’s most comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 788 mainline aircraft and the airline’s United Express partners operate 560 regional aircraft. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 26 member airlines. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”.
