Jamaica News
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.
World Bank Reps Discuss “Future of Tourism in the Caribbean” Study with Minister Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) presents a special gift to members of the World Bank team
‘A Clear Runway of Opportunity’: Inside Sandals’ 2024 Global Sales Conference
As the calendar flips to a new year, Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI) – an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – inaugurates 2024 as “The Year of More” at an energizing Global Sales Conference designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the travel advisor community and reinforce its crucial role within the ecosystem of tourism for the Caribbean at large.
Jamaica Set to Welcome 3 Million Stopover Visitors in 2024
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is leading a collaborative effort between public and private sector stakeholders to build capacity and systematically address the pain points in the tourism industry.
JAMAICA WINS - S HOTEL TOPS INTERNATIONAL RESORT RANKINGS YET AGAIN
JAMAICA received a big international boost after the locally owned S Hotel in Montego Bay ranked as the number 1 All-Inclusive Caribbean resort in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 listing. USA TODAY is one of the largest and most prestigious newspapers in the United States and its Readers Choice Awards, acclaimed globally.
interCaribbean Announces Upcoming Launch of Non-Stop Flights Between Bridgetown and Kingston
In a significant development for Caribbean regional travel, interCaribbean Airways is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its new non-stop flight service connecting Bridgetown, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica. Scheduled to commence on February 6th, 2024, this service will mark a new chapter in the connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations.
Plant-Powered Jamaica: Embracing Veganism
Perfect for trendsetters and taste explorers alike, the plant-based revolution, continues to grow every year, with evermore people choosing to trial and embrace this way of life for both their wellbeing, and the good of the planet!
Prime Minister Calls for Further Boost in Arrivals and Strengthening of Linkages
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has challenged the Ministry of Tourism to work closely with tourism partners to significantly boost tourist arrivals and strengthen linkages with other sectors, in particular agriculture.