Jamaica Tourism News
Bartlett warns tourism sector over Covid-19 violations
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has warned breaches of Covid-19 protocols will not be tolerated in the sector. The comments follow the controversial staging of a festival in Negril.
WTTC 2021: Bartlett joins discussions on tourism recovery
Jamaica minister of tourism, Ed Bartlett, will be discussing multi-destination tourism and a range strategies that are to being developed to aid the Caribbean hospitality sector.
Sandals unveils plans for three new Jamaica resorts
The plans will return one of Jamaica’s most storied resorts, the Dunn’s River property in Ocho Rios, to the Sandals family as Sandals Dunn’s River.
Discover Jamaica by Bike launches in Caribbean
Members of the Jamaica Cycling Association, led by former president Dennis Chung, were joined by top Jamaican disc jockey and influencer ZJ Sparks on the scenic ride.
Jamaica boosts Covid-19 testing capacity as tourism returns
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that the country has bolstered its Covid-19 testing infrastructure to meet the growing demand for such tests.
Global Tourism Resilience Centre opens new location in Kenya
The Nairobi satellite centre will be a focal point for developing, coordinating and supporting resilience-building and response efforts in the tourism sector.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Half Moon, Jamaica
As Jamaica battles back from the Covid-19 pandemic, Emily Clark visits the luxurious Half Moon to find out more about the Caribbean delight. With the peak season just beginning, she finds an idyll perched between the azure sea and imposing Blue mountains
Jamaica welcomes first direct flight from Nigeria
Onboard, Nigeria minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said Jamaica could be “the next big thing” for travellers from the African country.
Breaking Travel News investigates: The economic impact of Covid-19 on global tourism
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, examines the economic impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector and the social toll taken on tourism-dependent nations
Chukka Caribbean Adventures opens new Jamaica facility
The tourism sector in Jamaica has received a boost with the addition of a new adventure park in Sandy Bay, Lucea. The US$2 million facility has been developed by Chukka Caribbean Adventures.
Reggae Sunsplash festival returns to Jamaica
The ground-breaking Reggae Sunsplash festival returns this weekend for the first-ever virtual staging of the event featuring a special tribute honouring the late reggae icon, Dennis Emmanuel Brown.
De Loughry takes up new role in Jamaica
Hedonism II has appointed experienced hospitality operator, Dermot De Loughry, to the role of general manager. He replaces predecessor, Kevin Levee, who leaves the role after 35 years of service.