Radio is once again proving its power in driving tourism to Jamaica, as a coordinated ‘radio remote’ initiative by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Sandals Group brings influential broadcasters to the island to share real time experiences with millions of listeners abroad. Over two days, April 27 to 28, live radio broadcasts echoed across the beachfronts of Sandals Negril...

Local manufacturers and artisans are being invited to apply for participation in the 12th staging of the highly anticipated ‘Christmas in July’ trade show, set for July 9 and 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. Interested persons are being asked to submit their applications via the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) website at https://tef.gov.jm/cij/. Describing the event as...

What began as a single vacation has grown into a lifelong love affair with Jamaica for United Kingdom couple Tracey Smith and her husband, Christopher, a journey defined by culture, connection, and a passion for giving back. Jamaica is no longer just a destination for the Hampshire natives. It is a place of belonging, one shaped by friendships, shared experiences,...

Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to evolve beyond sun, sea and sand, with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) playing a central role in shaping a more dynamic, inclusive and sustainable sector. Established two decades ago, the organisation was designed to reinvest directly into the country’s tourism product, using funds collected from airline and cruise passengers to strengthen the destination’s appeal and...

For decades, Roselle Falls in St. Thomas has remained a quiet roadside spring, known primarily to nearby communities. Today, the picturesque spot is rapidly becoming one of Jamaica’s must-visit destinations, thanks in part to sweeping improvements to the parish’s road network by the Government. Located along the main coastal route to Morant Bay, the natural spring has long flowed freely...

In the bustle of Ocho Rios, St. Ann, where cruise ships drift in and out of the harbour and hotel lobbies buzz with the day’s plans, a quiet public space sits in the heart of town – Turtle River Park. A three-hectare green oasis that was once a central bus park, it has long served as a tranquil counterpoint to...

With the winter tourist season fast approaching and the western end of Jamaica on the rebound following Hurricane Melissa, tourism stakeholders in the east are declaring boldly that they are open and ready for business. St. Mary, St. Thomas and Portland are the three parishes which were furthest from Melissa’s path, when the category five storm hit Jamaica on October...

Business interests and hospitality leaders across Jamaica are rallying around a bold message: entertainment and attractions will play a central role in jump-starting the country’s recovery from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa. The consensus is that fast action in the resort belt, coupled with a visible return to normalcy through vibrant entertainment, will help restore confidence, reopen tourism, and...