Bahamas wins video contest

Bahamas wins video contest

The Islands of The Bahamas have been recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as a best-in-class example of destinations harnessing the power of tourism for sustainable development.  The country received the top honour for The Americas...
Sustainability: FUTURE OF TOURISM

Sustainability: FUTURE OF TOURISM

Current trends indicate that post-COVID-19 international travellers will prefer “sustainable” destinations, making this pandemic an opportunity for global leaders to transition their tourism industries by creating policies that balance economic growth with social and...
Don’t lose focus, says CHTA

Don’t lose focus, says CHTA

The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, has called for the continued adherence to health safety protocols and stepped up vaccinations, but cautioned that rushing to close Caribbean borders and impose difficult and...
Tourism jobs connection

Tourism jobs connection

It will soon be easier for job seekers and employers in Jamaica’s tourism sector to find each other by leveraging an online platform created by the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI). “In early 2022, the JCTI will be rolling out the database of certified...
Chukka, Wray & Nephew alliance

Chukka, Wray & Nephew alliance

A groundbreaking partnership between two of the island’s leading companies, Chukka Caribbean Adventures and spirits giant J Wray & Nephew Limited (JWN), which went into effect on December 1 could spark a revival of tourism on Jamaica’s south coast. The...