Jamaica Tourism News
Jamaica House 2014 opens its doors for Scotland Media Launch
Scotland-based media were treated to a Jamaica House preview at the exclusive launch of Jamaica House 2014 on 2 July. The Jamaica Tourist Board, in association with Barrhead Travel, held the launch at 29 Private Members Club, the venue that will play host to the Jamaica Tourist Board’s VIP events during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (23 July and 3 August).
Jamaica launches Fall in Jamaica destination-wide promotion
Jamaica is offering the Fall in Jamaica destination-wide vacation deal with savings of up to 50 percent when booking at www.getallrightjamaica.com.
TUI Travel chief talks tourism with Jamaican prime minister
Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel, has met with Portia Simpson-Miller, prime minister of Jamaica, earlier while on a trip to the island to celebrate the opening of the Sensatori Jamaica resort, and discussed with her the role of TUI Travel in the future of Jamaica’s tourism. Thomson, part of TUI UK & Ireland, now operates more flights to Jamaica than any other European Airline.
Round Hill Hotel secures Hospitality Assured certification
One of Jamaica’s best-known resorts, Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, has earned the highly regarded Hospitality Assured certification, a symbol of service and business excellence in the tourism and hospitality sector internationally and in the Caribbean. This means that the fabled property – which has welcomed numerous business, political, entertainment, athletic, and cultural celebrities since its opening in 1953 - now has the Hospitality Assured quality framework in place, proof of its commitment to continuously raise service quality standards, focus on customers’ needs, increase customer satisfaction and loyalty and improve overall business performance.
Michael Cambell, Managing Director, Island Car Rentals, Jamaica @ WTM 2012
Michael Cambell, Managing Director, Island Car Rentals, talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2012
Hon. Wykeham McNeill, minister of tourism & entertainment, Jamaica @ WTM 2012
Hon. Wykeham McNeill talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2012.
William Tatham, vice president of cruise shipping, Port Authority of Jamaica
William Tatham, vice president of cruise shipping, Port Authority of Jamaica at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012
Jamaica claim Relay gold in record time
Usain Bolt produced a storming final leg of the men’s 4 x 100m Relay as Jamaica set a new world record to claim a stunning gold.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jamaican tourism minister Wykeham McNeill
Following a Jamaican clean sweep during the men’s 200 final at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Thursday evening, tourism minister Wykeham McNeill here sits down with Breaking Travel News in the first of a two part exclusive interview to discuss the impact of athletics, music and 50 years of independence on the Caribbean destination.
Governor-general Allen wishes Jamaica well on anniversary of independence
His excellency Sir Patrick Allen, governor-general of Jamaica has issued a stirring speech of celebration in honour of the island’s 50th anniversary of independence from British rule. “Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, I greet you on this the celebration of our Golden Jubilee - fifty years as a proud and independent nation,” Allen said earlier.
A year of celebration as Jamaica celebrates 50th anniversary of independence
On top of the Olympic fanfare, Jamaica today celebrates 50 years of independence from the United Kingdom. Jamaica has a lot to be proud of, including a thriving tourism industry with more than just beautiful beaches, status as the reggae capital of the world, and being home to some of the friendliest and most celebratory people on earth.
Lightning Bolt strikes London as Jamaica celebrates independence anniversary
Usain Bolt has fulfilled his dream of becoming a ‘legend’ of the athletics by successfully defending his Olympic 100m title in stunning style at the London 2012 Games. Bolt was only fifth quickest out of the blocks but was quickly into his running and stormed to victory in 9.63, the second quickest in history and an Olympic record.