Jamaica Tourist Board News
Jamaica launches domestic tourism campaign
The rush of adventure, the beauty of nature, pristine horizons, or simply the relaxation of the beach are experiences Jamaicans will enjoy on their staycation.
British Airways returns to Caribbean
British Airways is to start a new route between Gatwick and Montego Bay in Jamaica in October, while the carrier has also returned to Antigua, St Lucia and Barbados in recent days.
Jamaica tightens restrictions on United States travellers
Travelers from Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas will be required to upload negative Covid-19 test results. All visitors will still be required to complete an online travel authorisation.
Breaking Travel News interview: Donovan White, director of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, speaks to Jamaica Tourist Board director of tourism, Donovan White, about the long road ahead of the hospitality sector in the Caribbean as it recovers from the Covid-19 outbreak
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