Jamaica Tourism News Page 21
Voyages to Antiquity unveils new Caribbean sailings for 2018
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled four new 13-14 day extended cruise-tours in Cuba and Jamaica as part of its 2018 programme of sailings.
Half Moon unveils new camp options for kids this summer
Luxury Jamaican resort Half Moon, in Montego Bay, has unveiled an exciting new programme of activities for its 2017 Camp Half Moon, the resort’s annual summer camp for children.
Half Moon set for $75m renovation this summer
World-renowned Jamaican resort Half Moon has revealed it will undergo an extensive 18-month renovation, beginning in May 2017. This phase follows the 2015 refurbishment of the award-winning Sugar Mill Restaurant, resort lobby, Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course and the introduction of the popular Lester’s Café.
Sandals Royal Caribbean opens first over-the-water bungalows
Sandals Royal Caribbean’s 12 new over-the-water bungalows have opened and welcomed their first guests. These gorgeous bungalows based in Montego Bay, Jamaica deliver complete immersion of the fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below.
Jamaica gears up for new MINI Cooper tours with Island Routes
Jamaica is known for its gorgeous beaches, turquoise seas, tropical terrain and rich island culture and now, visitors to the paradise island will have a new way to explore ‘real Jamaica’ thanks to Island Routes Caribbean Adventures’ brand new Mini-Routes Driving Tour.
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica is recognised by the World Travel Awards for his three decades of hospitality leadership in the Caribbean and reveals his plans for the coming year.
Horace Chang, ministry of economic growth and job creation, Jamaica
Horace Chang, ministry of economic growth and job creation, Jamaica, reveals how important it is for the Caribbean destination to be honoured by the World Travel Awards during the 2016 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in the Maldives.
New flights to Jamaica as tourism figures continue to rise
British Airways & Thomson Airways have announced additional flights to Jamaica. The news comes as figures reveal that the number of British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the island has increased by nearly a third (31 per cent), in the last three years.
Jamaica Travel Market set for debut in September
For the first time, the Jamaica Tourist Board will host the destination’s own tradeshow, Jamaica Travel Market, on the September 29th-30th at the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. The event will provide the ideal business-to-business platform for British tour operators and agents to meet with Jamaican suppliers and partners directly.
Half Moon set to welcome return of Sugar Mill Restaurant
This month sees Half Moon, a luxury resort in Montego Bay, re-launch the Sugar Mill Restaurant, one of the most renowned fine dining establishments in Jamaica. Serving up an array of authentic Jamaican dishes with a modern day twist, The Sugar Mill Restaurant is committed to delivering a zestful culinary experience, cultivating seasonal, locally grown produce from the resort’s herb and vegetable garden.
Jamaican prime minister welcomes Hyatt Rose Hall to Caribbean
The official grand opening of the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Hyatt’s first dual-branded all inclusive resort in Jamaica, has been celebrated in Montego Bay. Addressing an industry audience at the event, Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, described the opening as a “monumental milestone for Jamaica’s tourism”.
Jamaica and UK get reggae to party in celebration of Bob Marley’s 70th birthday
Jamaica and the UK are set to rock to reggae rhythms this February as a series of events are planned across the Caribbean island and Great Britain to celebrate what would have been Bob Marley’s 70th birthday.