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Jamaica to reopen to international tourists on Monday
Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travellers on June 15th. The country is currently repatriating 8,000 Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions.
Jamaica prepares new protocols as tourism prepares for relaunch
Jamaica tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed protocols to facilitate the reopening of the tourism industry, which was adversely impacted by the novel Covid-19, have been drafted.
Picture Me in Jamaica campaign launches to agents
As the summer season kicks off, the Jamaica Tourist Board is continuing to engage its retail travel partners in the United States and Canada with the launch of a new weekly photo contest.
Montague seeks to overhaul Jamaica aviation sector
Jamaica minister of transport and mining, Robert Montague, has revealed airport development projects will be undertaken as part of an initiative to improve and expand domestic aviation industry.
Bartlett coins term ‘Generation-C’ for post-pandemic traveller
The minister explained Generation-C was shorthand for the post-pandemic traveller, an age non-specific demographic willing to embark on trips once lockdown is eased.
Tourism training courses fill up in Jamaica
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced that registration for the recently launched free online training for tourism workers closes today.
Jamaica minister of tourism announces six-month licence moratorium
This six-month moratorium will be reviewed depending on the length of time it takes for the country to recover from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, minister Edmund Bartlett explained.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Coronavirus recovery must start now
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to severely hamper the global hospitality industry, Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, here explains why the recovery must start now if the damage is not to be permanent
Jamaica tourism launches fundraising effort to support island
The virtual fundraising concert will feature remote performances by some of leading artists and celebrities from Jamaica, including Koffee, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest and Richie Spice.
Jamaica Tourist Board promises better days ahead
The Jamaica Tourist Board has released a new tourism video to remind those who are under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, that brighter days will return.
Jamaica Tourist Board launches new online series
The Jamaica Tourist Board is using its digital platforms to deliver a virtual care package to followers around the world currently practicing social distancing. In addition to sharing irie vibes, the series will also feature live cooking demos and pre-recorded wellness sessions.
Jamaica ministry of tourism suspends March events
The Jamaica ministry of tourism has confirmed all previously advertised activities for March have been postponed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.