Getting TPDCo’s seal of approval

Getting TPDCo’s seal of approval

Jamaica’s tourism entities are working hard to ensure that they achieve — and hold onto — the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) COVID-19 Compliance Certificate. The TPDCo does constant checks to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 Health and Safety...
Jamaica’s ‘cool’ pavilion a hit at World Expo

Jamaica’s ‘cool’ pavilion a hit at World Expo

A little piece of Jamaica is now on show in Dubai! Bright bold colours and the unmistakable sounds of reggae are just some of the elements that have made the country’s “spontaneous street party-style pavilion” a hit at World Expo 2020. The Jamaica Pavilion has been...
Vaccination blitz for tourism workers underway

Vaccination blitz for tourism workers underway

Jamaica’s goal of vaccinating all tourism workers across the island got a shot in the arm with today’s roll-out of a series of vaccination blitzes organised by the tourism ministry. The work is being done by the newly named Tourism Vaccination Task Force. “The task...
Staycation boost

Staycation boost

Jamaica’s domestic tourism market is now larger than it was pre-pandemic, as locals stay closer to home for much-needed staycations. Industry players have been rolling out special rates to lure those with dreams of getting away from it all… in Jamaica.“Domestic...
Chef Claudio wants more

Chef Claudio wants more

By five years old, already well-schooled in the gastronomic delights to be found in fresh ingredients, Claudio Facchinetti knew he wanted to be a chef. His inspiration was his grandparents’ ability to effortlessly whip up delectable dishes from the island waters near...