Jamaica News
Beaches® Resorts Kicks Off Annual Fall Fam Jam with “Tiny Traveler’s First Passport” Offer
As the big kids settle back into their desks, the Caribbean’s leading family all-inclusive brand, Beaches Resorts, is rolling out the beach towels for toddlers, welcoming back its Fall Fam Jam program with all-new pint-sized adventures – from beachfront paint parties to baby-friendly music jams – available at its Jamaica and Turks and Caicos locations through October 31, 2025.
Human Capital Development Critical to Prepare Tourism Workers for New Age in Tourism with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to enable more seamlessness within the industry.
JetBlue confirms US Demand for Jamaica remains High
Popular low-cost carrier out of the United States (US), JetBlue Airlines, has confirmed that the demand for Jamaica remains high. In a meeting yesterday, led by Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and his Senior Tourism executives, the Airlines’ Executives confirmed that Jamaica was in high demand in some of their key states in the US.
Jamaica Hosts Largest Ever CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica’s hosting of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) flagship sales event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42, from May 20- 23, has been hailed as “a resounding success” by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Jamaica to hit 2 million visitors, US$2b in earnings by end of May
Jamaica is experiencing robust growth in tourist arrivals, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett predicting the island will reach a historic milestone of two million stopover and cruise visitors at end of May.
Workers Key to Growing Regional Tourism Industry
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has emphasized to tourism leaders throughout the Caribbean that while capitalism was the driving force behind economic prosperity, workers were key assets to growing the industry.
CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace Delegates Receive Warm Jamaican Welcome
Jamaica showcased the best of its heritage in food, dance and music last night (May 20) to over 1,000 delegates from more than 45 countries who are attending the 42nd Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM42), being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
May 23 is Responsible Tourism Day
From Monday May 20 to Thursday, May 23, the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, a showpiece of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), will convene at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St James, Jamaica. It is the premier event for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers.
Bahamas Tourism Officials to Attend 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica
With things looking up for tourism in The Bahamas, representatives of the country’s Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) are set to build on their success at the 42nd edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and scheduled for 20 - 23 May 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica, the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event will offer opportunity for The Bahamas to shine as buyers and sellers of tourism products and services from countries across the region convening for business.
Caribbean Travel Forum to kickoff CHTA Marketplace in MoBay
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to kick off the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum on Monday, May 20, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking the beginning of this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace.
Jamaica to partner with Emirates Airline as one of the Caribbean Hubs for the Middle East
Following fruitful discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says plans are underway to include Jamaica as one of the hubs for the airline in the Caribbean. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines that connects its customers to a network of over 150 destinations.
Saudia Holidays to help open Middle Eastern Market to Jamaica
Discussions are underway to strengthen the relationship between Jamaica and Saudia Holidays, the official tour operator of Saudia Airlines that operates flights to over 100 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.