The Brits are back

The Brits are back

With 18,000 British visitors — 3,000 more than usual — travelling to Jamaica in February, the country seems on track to welcome 200,000 Brits by year end, part of the 3.2 million visitors expected overall in 2022. “This record number of British nationals to Jamaica is...
Mother-son trailblazing duo at Beaches Negril

Mother-son trailblazing duo at Beaches Negril

On a typical workday at the all-inclusive, family-friendly Beaches Negril resort, Maxine Hamilton-Whyte and Neiko Hamilton-Tucker can be seen enjoying each other’s company while on their break. Those who don’t know them may think they’re just good friends, but the...
CHTA looks to boost tech skills

CHTA looks to boost tech skills

Recognising that being tech-savvy in today’s rapidly changing and challenging business environment is central to a robust tourism rebound in the Caribbean, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has inked a deal that will allow members to access finance...
Full recovery for cruise by 2023 — study

Full recovery for cruise by 2023 — study

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shared new findings demonstrating the cruise industry’s resilience. The study, unveiled at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, predicts the sector to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023. “As the industry...
TEF grants $21m to craft traders

TEF grants $21m to craft traders

IN a bid to ensure that they were prepared to make the most of the winter tourist season which ends on April 30, the Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) recently distributed more than 600 grants valued at approximately $21 million to craft traders in 14 craft markets...