Jamaica News
UN Tourism Secretary-General Outlines Plans to Boost Job Creation in the Caribbean
UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili has outlined plans to boost job creation and investment in the Caribbean’s tourism industry. Mr. Pololikashvili was a keynote speaker during the just concluded 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
Uniting for Resilience: Highlights from the 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference
Amidst the sun-kissed shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica, the world witnessed a remarkable gathering of minds and hearts at the 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference. Held on February 16th and 17th, 2024, at the prestigious Montego Bay Convention Centre, the event marked a pivotal moment in the tourism industry’s journey towards fortitude and sustainability in the face of unprecedented challenges.
UN Tourism Partners with Newly Rebranded Global Tourism Resilience Centre
Jamaica’s position as a leader in tourism resilience building has been further bolstered following the announcement that UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO) has forged a major partnership with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), which is being rebranded as the Global Tourism Resilience Centre (GTRC). It was also outlined that UN Tourism will continue to partner with Destination Jamaica in hosting the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference moving forward.
Norwegian Cruise Line Reintroduces Port of Call to Its Sailing Itinerary
Norwegian Escape reroutes to Ocho Rios, restoring original itinerary after Turtle Bay Pier damage, with updates on shore excursions and guest communications.
Blue Mountain Coffee Festival Brews Excitement in 2024 with a Blend of Culture, Flavour, and Fun
The world-renowned Blue Mountain Coffee Festival is set to captivate coffee enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike in 2024. Promising a unique blend of flavours, entertainment, and a celebration of Jamaica’s rich coffee heritage, this annual extravaganza, takes place on 2nd March 2024. The festival will once again showcase the finest Blue Mountain Coffee and the vibrant culture that surrounds it.
UN Tourism Secretary-General to Address Second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference.
H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) Tourism, (formerly the United Nations World Tourism Organization – UNWTO) will deliver the Keynote Address during the opening ceremony of the second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, which will be hosted by Jamaica from February 16-17, 2024.
JAMAICA CELEBRATES VIRGIN ATLANTIC’S NONSTOP HEATHROW FLIGHT EXPANSION
Jamaica proudly celebrates the news of Virgin Atlantic’s increased flight frequency to the island. Commencing 31st March 2024, the airline will be expanding their flight offering from London Heathrow to Montego Bay, Jamaica, from five to seven times per week, all year round, with the low season addition of a Saturday and Sunday operation.
PM Holness, Minister Bartlett to Address Day 2 of Second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference
Prime Minister Andrew Holness will deliver the Keynote Address during the Live Celebration of Global Tourism Resilience Day on the final day of the second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference. Minister Bartlett will also address the high-level summit.
Jamaica to Host 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Tourism Capital
Plans are in full force for the highly anticipated second staging of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Taking place over a two-day period, the Global Tourism Resilience Conference will include panel discussions, networking opportunities, presentations and lively debates on matters of building resilience in tourism. This group of experts in their collective fields will gather to collaboratively discuss issues that are central to future-proofing travel and tourism to various disruptions moving forward.
During February, Jamaica comes alive with the sound of reggae
During February, Jamaica comes alive with the sound of reggae, in a celebration of all things related to the music genre intrinsic to the island’s vibrant culture. From Reggae Month festival to Bob Marley’s Birthday, and the premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic on 14th February, there is no better time for travellers to retrace the footsteps of the reggae royalty to forge a deeper connection with his story.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett met with the owners of the Pinero Group
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett met with the owners of the Pinero Group, which owns the prominent Spanish Hotel chain, Bahia Principe, in Madrid, Spain to discuss the status of their multifaceted resort development in St. Ann. The Group owns the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica, Jamaica’s largest hotel, with 1,350 rooms.
Steady Progress Being Made on Tourism Ministry’s Multi-Dimensional Impact Assessment Study
Following a productive courtesy call between the Ministry of Tourism and World Bank representatives on Tuesday (January 16), Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has reported steady strides regarding the Ministry’s Multi-Dimensional Impact Assessment Study, which will evaluate the economic impact as well as other implications of adding 20,000 new hotel rooms over the next 10 years.