Montego Bay Jamaica News
Montego Bay Welcomes First Cruise Ship Since Passage of Melissa
Jamaica’s tourism Mecca, Montego Bay, has signalled its readiness for the phased resumption of tourism activities following Hurricane Melissa, with the homeporting of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 1 vessel carrying 2,894 passengers.
Avelo Airlines Adds Montego Bay Route as Jamaica Boosts Airlift Support
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett remains upbeat that the current winter tourist season will be the best ever amid a continued boost in airlift support. He gave an optimistic outlook yesterday (February 12) in welcoming the inaugural flight of Avelo Airlines out of Raleigh, North Carolina, to Montego Bay. The twice weekly flight expands Avelo’s operation in Jamaica, complementing its other twice weekly flights out of Hartford, Connecticut since November 16, 2024.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Avelo Airlines’ New Flights to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.
Elite Club by RIU lands in Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched the exclusive Elite Club service in Jamaica at the Riu Palace Jamaica hotel, located in Montego Bay. For the first time in this destination, hotel guests can access the wide range of Elite Club advantages and benefits such as access to exclusive areas of the hotel or premium food and drink options.