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”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, December 22, 2022 – Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded Nigerian International music star, Burna Boy for a stellar performance, which attracted thousands of locals and visitors to the island’s capital, Kingston on December 18, 2022. The heightening exposure of Jamaica brought by American Music stars Cardi B and Offset was also welcomed as the celebrity couple vacationed on the island recently to celebrate Offset’s birthday… “See More”
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, December 20, 2022 – Sixty top-performing North American travel advisors from the Jamaica Travel Specialist (JTS) program were recognized and rewarded at the annual One Love Affair in Montego Bay this weekend. Ten Canadian agents were among the group of elite travel consultants who earned an all-inclusive trip to the island that culminated in an elegant award ceremony on Saturday, December 17… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, December 16, 2022 – Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for US travelers, Jamaica welcomed new air service from Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay yesterday morning by Spirit Airlines. This is the first ever nonstop flight from Connecticut to Jamaica, making the event truly a historic one… “See More” …
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, December 15, 2022 – Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that Jamaica is set to have a record winter tourist season. Speaking today at the annual breakfast appreciation for staff at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, for the start of the season, Minister Bartlett highlighted that the destination will, “Welcome over 1.4 million visitors and earn approximately $1.5 billion in foreign exchange.” “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, December 12, 2022 – In a grand ceremony for the Golden Tourism Day Awards held at the AC Hotel in Kingston yesterday, officials from Jamaica‟s Ministry of Tourism and the Jamaica Tourist Board, led by Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, recognized employees who have worked in the tourism sector for fifty years or more… “See More”
TORONTO, CANADA, November 23, 2022 — As the fifth fastest recovering country in the world, Jamaica is on track to welcome three million visitors by the end of the year. Tourist arrivals and revenues are rebounding at a faster pace than expected despite Canada’s strict travel restrictions in early 2022… “See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 21, 2022 – Jamaica’s air connectivity out of Europe has received a major boost with the return of direct flights out of Malpensa Airport in Italy to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The return of the service started on November 20… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 18, 2022 – Jamaica has welcomed the inaugural flight from Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Kingston (KIN) by the Dominican Republic’s new flagship airline, Arajet, on Monday, November 14. The occasion marks the start of twice weekly non-stop service (Mondays and Fridays) from the low-fare airline… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 16, 2022 – As Frontier continues to add flights to the island from key gateway markets, Jamaica is thrilled to have its hummingbird, more popularly known as the doctor bird, selected as the newest animal to adorn one of Frontier’s plane tails. This addition to Frontier’s livery is a recognition of the expanding partnership between the carrier and the destination… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 11, 2022 – Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for US travelers, Jamaica welcomed new air service from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston beginning November 3 by Frontier Airlines. In keeping with Jamaica’s warm island culture, the inaugural flight was celebrated with festivities upon departure from the airport and arrival into Jamaica… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 11, 2022 – As the destination’s tourism sector continues its strong recovery, Jamaica will be welcoming new service between Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Kingston (KIN) by the Dominican Republic’s new flagship airline, Arajet, commencing on Monday, November 14, 2022. The low-fare airline will be operating two non-stop, roundtrip flights per week on Mondays and Fridays… “See More”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 9, 2022 – Director of Tourism, Jamaica, Donovan White, has extended congratulations and best wishes for success to the new President of the Jamaican Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell. Russell takes the helm from Clifton Reader, Vice President, Palace Resorts, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos Islands, who held the position for two years… “See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 8, 2022 – Jamaica has once again been recognized at the Travvy Awards, taking home a total of seven awards in the prestigious gold and silver categories for 2022. Representatives from the Jamaica Tourist Board accepted these awards at the 8th annual Travvy Awards gala that was held on November 3 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Florida… “See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – November 2, 2022 – As the global tourism industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, Jamaica has launched a new advertising campaign inviting people to come back to their best selves in Jamaica… ” See More” …
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, October 11, 2022 – Jamaica is once again participating in IMEX America this year, held from October 11-13 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Event attendees are encouraged to visit the Jamaica Tourist Board at their booth D2932, where representatives can discuss Jamaica’s new and ongoing developments, programs and initiatives that lay the framework for the island’s continued strong tourism and group business rebound …”See More…”
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 11, 2022 – The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) President Nicola Madden-Greig, and the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Chairman the Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, have joined with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, to support the official designation of February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day …”See More…”
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 5, 2022 – At a destination press briefing held at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Travel Marketplace in Puerto Rico yesterday, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett outlined the steps Jamaica is taking to ensure that its tourism sector remains safe from future shocks and disruptions. Among the most important were diversification, sustainability and price integrity …See More…
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 4, 2022– People remain at the core of tourism’s recovery and future growth, says Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, Hon Edmund Bartlett. Speaking at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Travel Marketplace in Puerto Rico yesterday, Minister Bartlett underscored that there can be no recovery without tourism workers See More…
