Two lucky Scotiabank clients will get the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2025 World Athletics Championship in Japan by entering the just-launched ‘Ticket To Tokyo’ competition.

The promotion runs from May 19 to July 7, and the World Athletics Championship between September 13-21.

The opportunity has been open to Scotiabank credit card holders, who are just a swipe away from winning that unique experience.

Speaking at the launch last Wednesday (May 21), Scotia Group Jamaica CEO, Audrey Tugwell-Henry, said this is a very special event for her organisation.

“This is our opportunity to bring two dynamic cultures together to mingle, to celebrate, and to honour our uniqueness of both cultures,” said Tugwell-Henry.

“This is not just a promotion. It is a celebration of partnership, culture and national pride,” she added.

In order to enter for a chance to be in the Ticket To Tokyo draw, credit cardholders need to spend at least J$50,000 or more. Each transaction of J$50,000 gives clients one entry to an all-expenses-paid trip to Tokyo, Japan for five days and four nights.

The stylish launch of the event took place at ScotiaBank downtown headquarters, where patrons were greeted at the entrance by two beautiful Japanese geishas in their traditional kimonos — the national dress.

The setting was an experience of Japanese taste with carefully curated cuisine to honour the art and culture of a country with which Jamaica has long-standing diplomatic and cultural ties.

“These ties date back to the nineteen sixties and have only strengthened over the decades through economic and cultural exchange,” explained Tugwell-Henry.

On the big screen was decorated Olympian and Scotia brand ambassador Shericka Jackson in the ‘on your mark’ position with a wonderful backdrop depicting the Japanese culture of the Tokyo lights, the cherry blossom walk, and the bullet train calligraphy station.

“Japan remains a significant destination for our world renowned Blue Mountain coffee. The importation of Japanese vehicles in Jamaica has become a staple and I’m proud to say that for many years, I’ve gone with one of those,” said Tugwell-Henry.

Meanwhile, Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, Yashiro Atsumi, was on hand and he literally took the baton from Tugwell-Henry.

“I am so excited that Japan is going to host the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. There are more 2,000 athletes from all over the world including our own great team Jamaica that will compete for their place in athletics history,” noted Atsumi.

Atsumi said he could sense the buoyant spirit that would bring the two countries closer together heading to the World Championship.

“I watched the last World Championship, and Jamaica performed very well and got 12 medals and was second to the United States. Jamaica was amazing there.

“Unfortunately, last year Jamaica did not perform so well [for] Jamaican standards, but this time in Tokyo I am confident that Jamaica will shine and dominate the track and field,” he added.

“I am sure many Jamaican fans, including the two lucky Scotiabank winners, will be in the stands in Tokyo to experience the incredible athletics performances of Team Jamaica,” said Atsumi.