MVA launches Instagram contest #MVA40
In celebration of Marianas Visitors Authority’s 40th anniversary, the visitor’s bureau has launched an Instagram contest under the hashtag #MVA40 to promote tourism.
The contest, running March 1 through Dec. 31, 2016, features a different theme each month and will award a gift certificate or other prizes valued at $25 for the most “liked” photo on Instagram fitting the month’s theme.
“We always say ‘tourism is everybody’s business,’ so this year’s celebration of the MVA’s 40th anniversary is an opportunity for our community to win some great prizes demonstrating how they’re engaged int he industry,” said MVA managing director Perry Tenorio. “We look forward to the public’s participation in the contest.”
No purchase is necessary. To enter the contest, access Instagram and post a photo using the hashtag #MVA40. Monthly themes will be:
• March –Post a picture of the Tagaman or XTERRA Saipan Championship
• April –Post a picture of the Saipan Marathon
• May –Post a picture of the Taste of the Marianas
• June –Post a picture at a popular tourist site
• July –Post a picture with a tourist
• August –Post a picture with Saipan-da
• September –Post a picture of the International Festival of Cultures
• October –Post a picture of local culture
• November –Post a picture of community
• December –Post a picture of the Christmas in the Marianas
Each photo must have the hashtag #MVA40. There is no entry limit for this Contest; however, only one (1) Instagram account per person may be used to enter this Contest.For a complete list of rules, visit www.mymarianas.com.The MVA’s Instagram account is @maraianasvisitors.