More than 60,000 new airline seats have already been secured for Jamaica, ahead of the 2015/16 winter tourist season, which begins in December. The disclosure was made by Tourism Director, Mr. Paul Pennicook, as he addressed a media breakfast, as part of the 25th staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Hilton Resort in St....

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Linkages Hub is reaping success, by ensuring that more products used in the tourism sector are procured locally. Speaking at the opening of the 2015 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on September 20, the Minister said that all stakeholders...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says ground will be broken this year for the construction of some 1,600 new rooms in the local tourism sector. The Minister said construction of those rooms is an indication that investments in the tourism sector have returned in a big way. Declaring open the 2015 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) on September...

Hundreds of overseas buyers and local suppliers in the tourism sector are expected to converge at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, from September 20 to 22, for the 25th staging of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX). The annual event, put on by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), offers the ideal forum...

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is inviting workers and stakeholders within the industry to submit nominations for the National Tourism Service Excellence Awards, which seek to recognise individuals and organisations in the sector that demonstrate best practices and offer excellent customer service. Nominations for the tourism awards close on Friday, September 25 and are open to individuals and organisations...

Motorists involved in crashes that damage or destroy the newly installed street lights along the Elegant Corridor in St. James will have to pay for their replacement or repair. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Dr. Hon. Wykeham McNeill, said most of the accidents are due to careless and reckless driving and the State cannot be asked to replace the lights,...

Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier and residents of Mocho and adjoining communities have welcomed plans to rehabilitate the Mocho to Arcadia main road. A contract worth $83.9 million was signed on September 4 for some 7.4 kilometres of the roadway to be rehabilitated, with funding provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Speaking at the...