February is Reggae Month and the Jamaican Government has announced a vibrant line-up of activities to honour the genre, its pioneers and its global influence. Started from February 1, the month-long celebration will feature concerts, panel discussions, and workshops aimed at showcasing reggae’s cultural significance and contributions. Some of the signature …
The Jamaica Tourist Board, in collaboration with Accenture Song, launched a new campaign that highlights the diverse offerings available in Jamaica. The campaign emphasizes the island’s unique position to provide a vacation that inspires and energizes. Today’s travellers are looking for destinations that offer a wide range of experiences, including …
The Jamaica Tourist Board has shifted its focus on luxury tourism as the base of future development of the island, through high-end resorts, private villas, exclusive retreats, top-of-the-line amenities, capturing a refined taste in affluent High Net Worth Individuals across the globe. The Government of Jamaica takes another significant step …
The Jamaica Tourism Industry is rising fast as the island witnesses a strong third and fourth quarter. Jamaica is nearing 2.5 million total visitors for 2024, when considering both stopover and cruise arrivals. It’s a record-breaking total for the island, part of a broader plan to reach 5 million total …
Jamaica, the Jewel of the Caribbean, has already welcomed a record-setting two million visitors in 2024, showcasing the island’s beauty and vibrancy. The Government announced that Jamaica has welcomed 55,000 visitors between July 4 to 10, 2024. To express gratitude, the Jamaica Tourist Board has introduced a limited-time “JAMGETAWAY” offer, providing …
Jamaica once again has proved itself as a world-leading tourism destination, taking home a whopping total of eight awards in the prestigious gold and silver categories at the 2023 Travvy Awards held on November 2 in Fort Lauderdale. The destination was honoured with six gold statuettes for: ■ Best Tourism …
With Chris Gayle’s cricketing days behind him, Mr Gayle has been touring the Asian continent extensively and has been using his legendary status to promote Jamaica as a one-of-a-kind destination with an allure that is “second to none”. Tourism Minister, Honourable Edmund Bartlett has stated that the, “Jamaican Cricketer, Chris …
The Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), an industry trade show hosted annually by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), in association with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), has concluded in Montego Bay, with all signals pointing to strong arrival numbers from across the globe. Jamaica says that they see big …
Jamaica’s Government is developing a robust strategy that will better enable Jamaicans to tap into the vast potential of the local tourism sector. The move is in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and involves key stakeholders in the industry. It will address economic growth, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation …
Coffee lovers, both locally and internationally, can mark Saturday, March 25, 2023 on their calendars as the date when the highly anticipated Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival will make its grand return. The sixth staging of the annual event was launched on 9th January 2023 at Devon House, in Kingston, …
