Jamaica Tourism News
Jamaica and Dominican Republic Added to Kuoni’s Programme as It Targets Growth in the Caribbean
From A-List resorts to intimate boltholes, Kuoni is aiming to grow sales to the Caribbean with an expanded range of holidays to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic launching this week. It’s a major step forward for Kuoni as it broadens its range, bringing more great value holiday options to a wider range of customer types, including families.
SANDALS® RESORTS AND BEACHES® RESORTS OFFER SAVINGS TO EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING IRIE IN JAMAICA
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) invites travelers to immerse in the heartbeat of the Caribbean where reggae beats meet the warm island breeze with its brand new Experience Jamaica sale. Available at seven adults-only Sandals Resorts and two family-friendly Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, the Caribbean all-inclusive resort company celebrates its flagship island with sky-high savings in the form of air credits plus a tour credit to discover some of its most precious natural wonders and cultural elements alike.
Bartlett to Attend Paris Olympics Ahead of Brazil Marketing Blitz
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island for Paris, France yesterday (August 7) to attend the Olympic Games. While in Paris Minister Bartlett will be instrumental in promoting Jamaica as a premier tourist destination through the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) Jamaica House initiative. With the world’s attention turned to Paris for the Olympics, Jamaica House Paris, a vibrant hub showcasing the best of Jamaican culture, will be open to visitors throughout the Games. Similar Jamaica House promotional spaces have been successfully mounted during previous global sporting events.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Avelo Airlines’ New Flights to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.
Bartlett Looks Forward To Princess Resorts’ September Opening
Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett eagerly anticipates the September opening of the Princess Grand and Princess Senses The Mangrove, the first phase of a planned 2,036-room hotel development in Green Island, Hanover. Upon completion of the second phase, this project will become one of Jamaica’s largest resorts, significantly boosting the island’s tourism offerings.
Tourism Minister Bartlett in New York for CTO Caribbean Week
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett arrived in New York City to participate in a series of events and activities for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week celebrations from June 16 to June 21. While in the USA, Minister Bartlett and senior tourism officials will embark on a strong multi-city marketing blitz that will also take them to Chicago and Dallas.
Stronger Tourism Linkages Will Boost Local Supply Capacity – Minister Bartlett
The Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies will be ramping up efforts to boost the capacity of local suppliers in a bid to further strengthen linkages between tourism and other key sectors of the Jamaican economy. This commitment was underscored by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his recent 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate opening presentation in Parliament.
Minister Bartlett Explores Partnership with Chemonics to Mark 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day
On the margins of the Resilience and Innovation Summit now underway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with senior representatives of leading global sustainable development firm, Chemonics International, in a bid to forge a major partnership for the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Day in 2025.
Travel Advisors Critical to Jamaica’s Tourism Growth
Minister of Tourism has applauded their effort that has contributed to the Destination welcoming 4.1 million visitors last year
Modern Farms & Employee Housing Part of Over US$2 Billion Projects by Spanish Resort Investors
Over US$2 billion or J$310 billion in sustainable and multifaceted Spanish-led tourism resort projects are working to break ground this year, creating over 19,000 short-term and long-term jobs from development to opening. Notably, some of the projects will include housing for employees and close collaboration with farmers and other local suppliers of goods and services, as part of enhancing sustainability, addressing major shortages, and integrating local input in as many areas as feasible.
Tourism Diplomacy a Gateway to Sustainable Investments – Bartlett
During the summit, the Saudi Crown Prince, who is the visionary behind the Saudi Vision 2030, addressed tourism ministers, industry professionals, and leaders. He outlined the Kingdom’s strategic plan, which is aimed at reducing the Kingdom’s reliance on oil, and places tourism at its forefront. Hosting World EXPO 2030 in Riyadh is a key aspiration, and the support from Caribbean nations is integral.
The first CARICOM summit kicks off in Riyadh
The first CARICOM summit in Riyadh included 14 heads of government from the Caribbean, who met with the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud and his cabinet ministers as well as leading private sector leaders. Caribbean & Saudi Arabia made history at the first CARICOM meeting in the Kingdom. Caribbean nations’ main export is tourism, and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is to transform the Kingdom from oil dependency. Tourism plays a major role, and hosting World EXPO 2030 in Riyadh is high on the wish list, and the support by Caribbean nations were welcomed in support of Riyadh as a venue.