Caribbean island in $500,000 treasure hunt campaign

NEW YORK - A little-known Caribbean island is running a $500,000 (拢343,000) treasure hunt promotion targeted at US residents via an integrated campaign created by M&C Saatchi Los Angeles.

The agency has created a TV, print, online and direct mail campaign intended to drive people to a allowing them to enter a prize draw for flights to the island of Curacao.

The draw will pick ten finalists who will take part in a treasure hunt on the island in August to find the $500,000 prize.

People are also encouraged to visit the website frequently as they have a chance until May 23 of winning a daily prize of a trip for two to the island.

Brenda Benjamin, director of marketing at the Curacao Tourist Board, said: "The Hidden Treasure 北京赛车pk10 is our little island's way of providing a big bailout for US travellers.

"It is also our strategy to build awareness of Curacao in the marketplace and make the island more acceptable to Americans."