There was a buzz of activity in Ocho Rios this morning as nearly one thousand Chinese vacationers descended on the resort town to experience Jamaica’s world class tourism offerings. The group represents the single largest number of Chinese visitors to vacation on the island ever. The visitors were brought into Ocho Rios on board the Costa Atlantica cruise ship as...

Several landmark projects, valued at over $1 billion, are being undertaken this year by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), in a bid to transform the landscape of several cities and towns islandwide. Making the disclosure during his 2015/16 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, April 14, Tourism and Entertainment Minister,...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the proposed opening up of the Cuban market to visitors should be treated as an opportunity for Jamaica to further boost its tourism product, rather than be perceived as a threat to the local industry and, thus, cause for alarm. “We are taking the matter seriously. But we should avoid overreaction...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the changes to the Air Passenger Duty (APD), which take effect on May 1, will have a positive impact on the country’s tourism. The changes, announced by the United Kingdom (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer last year, will lower taxes on airline tickets out of the UK, thereby reducing travel costs....

Another 1,600 new rooms are to be added to the country’s stock over the next 18 months, as the Government works to shore up room availability in anticipation of increased demand for accommodation. Making the disclosure during his Sectoral presentation in Parliament on  April 14, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said this need for more rooms...

The Government continues to put strategies in place to address visitor harassment, as it works to promote Jamaica as the ideal tourist destination, and foster a deeper appreciation of the industry among the populace. One such measure is a public education campaign on anti-harassment, which the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment embarked on last month. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham...

Another 1,600 new rooms are to be added to the country’s stock over the next 18 months, as the Government works to shore up room availability in anticipation of increased demand for accommodation. Making the disclosure during his Sectoral presentation in Parliament today (April 14), Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said this need for more rooms has...