Jamaica impresses at World Travel Awards

Jamaica impresses at World Travel Awards

Jamaica secured several major accolades during a special World Travel Awards Winners Day presentation in Dubai on December 16. Jamaica was named the ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination,’ ‘World’s Leading Family Destination,’ and...
7,000 in one day!

7,000 in one day!

Continuing the strong rebound of its tourism sector, Jamaica welcomed a total of 7,000 air passengers arriving into Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) last Saturday. This is a new record number of air arrivals to the airport in one day since reopening...
WINTER SEASON looks strong, says Bartlett

WINTER SEASON looks strong, says Bartlett

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says data indicates that the island is set to have a strong winter tourist season, with a steady inflow of tourists, which should enable the destination to end 2021 with an excellent showing of 1.6 million visitors and over...
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...
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...