Record October for Jamaica

Record October for Jamaica

Jamaica’s tourism sector is on track for record arrivals for the month of October 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett preliminary figures released by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for the first three weeks of...
£2000 award for Animal Farm

£2000 award for Animal Farm

Animal Farm and Nature Reserve has won a £2000-award from Big Up Small Business as part of a business improvement programme.  The nature attraction and venue in Hanover, Jamaica offers walking trails, bird watching, events and eco-cottages. From left: Jamaica...
Chukka Caribbean’s US$4-million injection

Chukka Caribbean’s US$4-million injection

A US$4-million investment by Sygnus has been welcomed by CEO of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville who says the funds will help the company execute plans to grow even further. “We have a growth strategy, and we see a lot of opportunity and untapped potential...
It’s cruise season!

It’s cruise season!

JAMAICA’S 2022 cruise season is underway and tourism players are eager to see how the sector will perform now that measures put in place during the height of the novel coronavirus pandemic have largely eased. Since September 5, ships are allowed to board unvaccinated...
Cruise control

Cruise control

IF passenger feedback is anything to go by, Jamaica’s cruise sector appears to be moving in the right direction. Efforts are underway to boost both home-grown and international marketing of the sector; meanwhile the tourism ministry is expected to make yet another...