BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, May 11, 2023 – At a destination press briefing held at the 41st Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced that Jamaica has surpassed one million visitor arrivals year-to-date for 2023, reaching this milestone approximately one month earlier than in 2022. He also updated attending media about Jamaica’s robust tourism arrivals, investments, and work to build resilience for the industry on island and throughout the world… “See More”
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS; Wednesday May 10, 2023: Jamaica has been awarded the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Destination Resilience Award for its recovery efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic and tourism resilience-building initiatives… “See More”
Summertime festivals that bring the heat
Jamaica’s beloved art, music and food festivals bring a unique energy to the island during the summer months. Check out these four sizzling summertime events that are worth travelling for:
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 24, 2023 – The Jamaica Tourist Board has indicated that the Carnival in Jamaica is a major cultural experience that can attract even more visitors to the island. As part of the destination’s Sports and Entertainment marketing pillars, the event continues to see an uptick in overseas participants with weeklong fetes culminating in a road parade… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 24, 2023 – The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Philip Rose to serve as its Deputy Director of Tourism (Ag.), Americas, with responsibility for the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America effective as of April 1, 2023… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 24, 2023 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has indicated Carnival in Jamaica is a major tourism driver that can be leveraged to attract even more visitors to the destination. As part of the island’s Sports and Entertainment marketing pillars, the event continues to see an uptick in overseas participants with week-long fetes culminating in a final road parade… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April 10, 2023 – Carnival in Jamaica is back and invites visitors and locals alike to experience the incredible atmosphere across the island during the weeklong celebrations from April 12th– 18th. Witness a sea of colorful, show-stopping costumes, intoxicating music and sizzling street food stalls during the cultural event… “See More”
London March 2023: Carnival in Jamaica is back and invites you to experience the incredible atmosphere across the island during the weeklong celebrations between the 12th – 18th April. Witness a sea of colourful, show-stopping costumes, intoxicating music and sizzling street food stalls during the cultural event… “See More”
TORONTO, ONTARIO – March 27, 2023 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will bring together three award-winning Caribbean chefs to celebrate the island’s vibrant gastronomy during the annual T.O. Food and Drink Fest, hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 31 to April 2… “See More”
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, March 23, 2023 – With warmest wishes and the deepest gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the organization, the Jamaica Tourist Board has announced that it will be bidding farewell to its Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Mr. Donnie Dawson, who will be retiring as of March 31, 2023… “See More”
London 13th March 2023 – Witness the fitness in the home of Usain Bolt at some of Jamaica’s sporting events taking place this year. The island invites sport enthusiasts to the island to discover a whole new culture of sport… “See More”
London 13th March 2023 – Coffee lovers worldwide unite and honour one of the world’s most soughtafter coffee beans at the 6th annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival. This year the festival
marketplace takes place on Saturday 25th March in its usual home, the historic Newcastle Parade
Grounds in St. Andrew, Jamaica… “See More”
TORONTO, ON, February 21, 2023 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is once again inviting Canadians to sink their teeth into one of the island’s favourite snack foods on Thursday, February 23 in celebration of Jamaican Patty Day. Now in its 38th year, the annual food-focused holiday pays tribute to the legendary beef between Toronto’s Jamaican patty vendors and local food inspectors… “See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 16, 2022 – The first annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference (GTRC) was officially opened yesterday morning by Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters, Mona… “See More”
HALIFAX, CANADA, February 14, 2023 – TheJamaica Tourist Board(JTB) hit the road this month travelling across the country to meet with more than 100 Canadian travel advisors during ‘Jamaica Night’ events in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Halifax, Nova Scotia… “See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 13, 2022 – The historic, first-of-its-kind Global Tourism Resilience Conference, taking place in Jamaica this February 15-17, will feature a well-rounded roster of high-profile panelists and moderators who will be participating in the event… “See More” …
NEW YORK, U.S., February 7, 2023 –After months of advocacy, high-level discussions and partnerships, Jamaica has been successful in receiving the necessary support to have February 17 officially declared Global Tourism Resilience Day. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution on February 6 with the support of over 90 countries… “See More”
Jamaica no longer has any pandemic-related travel restrictions in place. Travellers are not required to take a COVID-19 test to board a flight to the destination… “See More” …
MADRID, SPAIN, January 20, 2023 –On the heels of Jamaica’s strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fallout, the 2023 forecast shows that the destination is on track to achieve 11% growth. Gross foreign exchange earnings for the 2023 calendar year are also forecasted to reach $4.12 billion USD, an estimated 13.3% increase on the previous year’s earnings… “See More”
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, December 27, 2022 – The top 60 North American Travel Specialists from the Jamaica Travel Specialist (JTS) program were recognized and rewarded for a successful 2022 year at the annual One Love Affair at Secrets St. James Resort in Montego Bay. Fifty agents across the different regions of the U.S. and 10 agents from Canada were awarded during the four-day event… “See More”
