Jamaica Tourism News

Sandals unveils latest over-the-water chapel in Jamaica
This unique and picturesque venue features stunning 360-degree, panoramic water views and a glass floor aisle, so guests can truly walk on water on their special day.
Bartlett welcomes new tourism records in Jamaica
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed the Caribbean island saw an 8.6 per cent increase in tourism revenue in 2018. Speaking at press conference in Kingston, he revealed preliminary figures from the Jamaica Tourist Board have shown a new record for the industry in terms of arrivals and spend.

LATAM to launch new flight to Jamaica and Chile next summer
LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub - a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile.

Christopher Jarrett, chairman, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (Kingston)
Christopher Jarrett, chairman of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, Kingston, tells Breaking Travel News how a new marathon will showcase the capital of the country when it debuts next year.

WTM 2018: Tourism Resilience Centre prepares for launch
The Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre has announced the recent developments regarding the launching of the newly established Tourism Resilience Centre in Kingston, Jamaica.

Rose Hall Villas by Half Moon go on sale in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The resort, located in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, broke ground in May last year on a US$75 million investment, which will see the additions of new room and suite accommodations, Great House lobby, two new restaurants, three new bars, marketplace with coffee shop and vegan café.

Julian Palmer, director of finance, Sangster International Airport
Julian Palmer, director of finance at MBJ Airports, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels for Sangster International Airport, Jamaica, to have taken the title of Caribbean’s Leading Airport at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018.

Gordon Shirley, president, Port Authority of Jamaica
Breaking Travel News chats with Gordon Shirley, president and chief executive of the Port Authority of Jamaica, as Montego Bay claims the title of Caribbean’s Leading Home Port at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony.

Shelly-Ann Fung-King, chief executive, VIP Attractions
Shelly-Ann Fung-King, chief executive of VIP Attractions, chats with Breaking Travel News as Club Mobay at Sangster International Airport is recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica.

Josef Forstmayr, managing director, Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Josef Forstmayr, managing director at the iconic Round Hill Hotel & Villas, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the property takes the title of Caribbean’s Leading Villa Resort for an unprecedented 15th time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica.

Strawberry Hill, Diana Marley, General Manager
Breaking Travel News chats with Diana Marley, general manager at Strawberry Hill, as the property is recognised with the title of Jamaica’s Leading Boutique Hotel during the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Montego Bay.

Barbara Burton, general manager, Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Barbara Burton, general manager at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have taken the title of Caribbean’s Leading New Resort during the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony.