![]() ![]() The award-winning videos can be viewed by clicking the link below.ĬLAIR hopes that this video contest will not only become a tool for future JET participants to integrate further with their local communities and discover the charm of Japan’s local regions through the creation of videos, but also for participants to add value to their region’s communities through their perspective as foreigners, thus spurring revitalisation of their regions.įinally, in implementing the contest, CLAIR would like the content of the videos to develop into a tool that allows new JET participants to learn about Japan before arriving on the JET Programme.Ī selection of the videos submitted for the 2016 contest were edited to create a new video on the theme of ‘JET Participants and International Exchange with the People of Japan’s Local Communities’. The videos were judged by a panel of experts on 14 February, 2018, and eight award winners were chosen. Spring/Summer Edition (7 April, 2016 – 31 August, 2016): 57 videos 3.Review Results and Recognition (Reference: Submissions to the First JET Programme Video Contest)Īutumn/Winter Edition (1 October, 2015 – 10 March, 2016): 50 videos 2.Contest SubmissionsĬontest Period: 3 July, 2017 – 30 November, 2017Ī total of 38 videos were submitted by JET participants from 11 countries representing 26 locales throughout Japan. As a result of this success, CLAIR decided to hold the contest again in 2017 to continue promoting communities that utilise the JET Programme. It resonated with the JET community and garnered 107 submissions over the ‘Spring/Summer’ and ‘Fall/Winter’ periods. “New York State offers travellers the perfect blend of experiences including visits to picturesque towns, enjoying farm-to-table dining and craft brewery experiences, and mountain and waterfall outdoor adventures, all of which are easily accessible from New York City, all year round.Created as part of the JET Programme 30th anniversary commemorations, the ‘JET Programme Video Contest’ was first held from October 2015 to August 2016 to showcase the hidden charms of Japan’s local communities as seen through the eyes of current and former JET participants. However, there is so much more to see and do in New York State beyond the Big Apple, and travellers can quickly and conveniently escape the city lights for a ‘breath of fresh air’ in beautiful New York State,” says Cuthbertson. “New York City will always be a favourite U.S. Famed for its foodie fare, stunning landscapes, and soft adventure activities, Hudson Valley is easily accessible from New York City – it’s just 90 minutes from Manhattan by train or car (with options to travel there by bus also available).įamil highlights included an open-air cockpit biplane ride to see the region’s colourful fall foliage from above, dinner at The Bocuse Restaurant on the shores of the Hudson River at The Culinary Institute of America, and networking with partners from throughout the destination’s vacation regions to hear the latest product and accommodation updates from across the state.Īir New Zealand’s inaugural Auckland to New York City flight departed on Saturday 17 September and allows greater connectivity and a smoother travel experience for the Australian and New Zealand market to New York State.Īustralian Representative for I LOVE NY, Kate Cuthbertson, says there’s a great opportunity for trade and agents to capitalise on what to see, eat and do outside of New York City, as the state looks forward to welcoming even more Aussie and Kiwi travellers to the destination thanks to the Air New Zealand flight. In attendance were senior travel trade managers from across New Zealand including representatives from Flight Centre Travel Group, Helloworld, First Travel Group Marketing, Fortis Events, and industry partners including United Airlines and Brand USA.Īfter enjoying highlights in New York City, the group ventured north to one of New York State’s 11 vacation regions, Hudson Valley. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. ![]() Last month, I LOVE NY – New York State’s Division of Tourism – partnered with Air New Zealand to host tour operators on a famil to experience the best of New York State, in celebration of the inaugural direct flight from Auckland to John F.
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