GNCVB ANNOUNCES THREE PERFECT DAYS: NEWARK CONTEST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED AIRLINES

NEWARK, Aug. 21, 2019 – The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) in partnership with United Airlines, will actualize the celebrated “Three Perfect Days: Newark” article that was featured in the March 2019 issue of Hemispheres Magazine with a nationwide contest, “Win Three Perfect Days in Newark.”

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.

The lucky winner will receive two round-trip tickets from United Airlines and a 4-day/3-night stay at the TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown Hotel. They will enjoy dining at places such as Marcus B&P, the celebrated restaurant of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson; and, Catas, a popular Spanish fare restaurant located in the heart of the city’s Ironbound neighborhood. The winners will also have the chance to sample delicious cocktails at Newark’s authentic All Points West Distillery and enjoy lively entertainment at LaRouge. The winners will also receive complimentary tickets to visit the GRAMMY Museum Experience at Prudential Center, a concert performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Newark Museum.

“After the Three Perfect Days story came out our city received many tourists saying that they had no idea that we had so much to offer,” said Karin Aaron, President & CEO of the GNCVB. “We always welcome new visitors who will serve as ambassadors to Newark and share their great experiences while visiting. This contest will give us the chance to introduce more excited and returning visitors.”

The contest signals the continuation of the great partnership between GNCVB and United Airlines.

“United Airlines is thrilled to partner with the GNCVB to bring to life the iconic Three Perfect Days series from our inflight magazine, Hemispheres, to put a spotlight on the incredibly rich culture, food and arts community that is located within our hub city of Newark,” said Jill Kaplan, President of New Jersey / New York for United Airlines. “Newark is a vibrant city going through an incredible renaissance and we are extremely proud to be able to share that with our customers who fly in and out of this extraordinary city we call home – Newark, NJ.”

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.

GNCVB has also partnered with Advance Media to promote the contest in three markets: Dallas (TX), San Francisco/Oakland, and Chicago. Contestants may enter at NewarkHappening.com/3PD. The contest runs through September 30, 2019. The Grand Prize winner must be 18 years of age and reside in the continental USA.

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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 Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 356 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 783 mainline aircraft and the airline’s United Express carriers operate 561 regional aircraft. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 193 countries via 28 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”.