Jamaica Tourist Board News
Breaking Travel News interview: William Tatham, vice president, Port Authority of Jamaica
Having taken the title of World’s Leading Cruise Destination at the World Travel Awards in 2014, the Port Authority of Jamaica is riding the crest of a wave. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with vice president of cruise shipping William Tatham to see what 2015 has in store.
Jamaica to honour legacy of Bob Marley with month long celebration
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. The late, iconic reggae star Bob Marley is set to be remembered in his homeland of Jamaica with a landmark concert. The artist who is famous for worldwide hits such as ‘No Woman No Cry’ and ‘One Love’ will be honoured by the people of Jamaica and fans from across the world with a musical tribute to the man that dedicated his life to music.
Jamaica maintains golden run at World Travel Awards
Jamaica has once again triumphed at the World Travel Awards by winning a total of five awards, including the title of World’s Leading Wedding Destination. For the ninth consecutive year in succession Jamaica was also recognised as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination.The awards were announced at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla.
Elizabeth Fox, regional director UK/N Europe, Jamaica
Elizabeth Fox, regional director UK/N Europe, Jamaica talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 3 at World Travel Market 2014.
Montego Bay welcomes renovated Cultural Centre
Montego Bay, the second city of Jamaica, now has a Cultural Centre, as the facility was officially opened in Sam Sharpe Square. Formerly the Montego Bay Civic Centre, the facility has undergone major refurbishing, courtesy of the Tourism Enhancement Fund. The centre houses an art gallery, a museum, a space for the performing arts, a bistro, an artisan village and a gift shop.
Jamaica Tourist Board appoints Paul Pennicook as director of tourism
Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison has announced the appointment of Paul Pennicook as Director of Tourism effective July 9, 2014.
Jamaican vibes for Clipper Round-The-World Yacht Race close
Jamaica is set to bring a party atmosphere to St Katharine Docks this weekend (12-13 July) as the island marks the close of the 2013/2014 Clipper Round-the-World Yacht Race and bids farewell to the crew of Jamaica’s yacht, ‘JAMAICA Get All Right.’
Jamaica Tourist Board announces increase in UK visitor figures
he Jamaica Tourist Board is seeing an impressive lift in British visitor figures this 2013/2014 winter season, registering a 6% increase in UK travellers from November 2013 to February 2014 on the previous year. This equates to 2,449 more British tourists travelling to the island, compared to the same period in winter 2012/2013.
Lynch bows out at Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board has announced that John Lynch will step down from office as Jamaica’s director of tourism at the end of May. Lynch served in that capacity for five and a half years, culminating with a record-breaking year in 2013 when for the first time the destination welcomed two million visitors in a calendar year.
Breaking Travel News interview: John Lynch, director of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
Jamaica recently welcomed the leadership of the regional tourism sector to the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which took place in the purpose built Montego Bay Convention Centre. Following the successful event, which say hundreds of delegates dissect the latest trends in Caribbean tourism, Breaking Travel News caught up with the island’s director of tourism John Lynch to assess his views.
Jamaica showcases offerings at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014
Jamaica is showcasing some of its spectacular tourism offerings this week as Montego Bay plays host to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s premier tourism marketing event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014. The marketplace, which is expected to attract 1,200 delegates, is being hosted at Montego Bay Convention Centre, which was named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Convention Centre in 2013 by the World Travel Awards.
John Lynch, director of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
John Lynch, director of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board