As the 2023/24 winter tourist season continues to generate record outturns, Chukka Caribbean Adventures and Island Village Plaza are reassuring local guests that they need not be concerned about hotels suspending the sale of day passes. This, as they have partnered to provide alternatives which representatives say are equally engaging and enjoyable as the provisions that can be accessed using...

As the 2023/24 winter tourist season continues to generate record outturns, Chukka Caribbean Adventures and Island Village Plaza are reassuring local guests that they need not be concerned about hotels suspending the sale of day passes.   This, as they have partnered to provide alternatives which representatives say are equally engaging and enjoyable as the provisions that can be accessed using...

Jamaica's sport tourism industry took centre stage at the Sandals 27th Annual Baxter Canadian Golf Tournament, hosted in the scenic setting of the Sandals Golf Upton Estate Country Club in St. Ann, on October 27 and 28. The event, which featured top-level travel agents, advisors, tour operators and airline partners from Canada, proved to be a celebration of Jamaica's prowess...

The renowned Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, has seen its fair share of history since its inception in 1947. Over the years, the resort has stood as a symbol of excellence in Jamaica’s hospitality industry. This year, however, marks a significant milestone for the resort as it welcomed its first female General Manager, Charmaine Bailey, who has...

Turn a different corner in life and the hospitality sector might not have benefited from the outstanding contribution of former President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader. The 39-year tourism stalwart had applied to enter medical school before fate intervened and brought him face to face with what clearly was his real calling in life. “I...

Jamaica’s foray into the Asian market, notably India, continues to reap rich dividends, thanks to the influential role being played by retired West Indies batting great, Christopher Gayle. With his cricketing days behind him, Mr. Gayle has been touring the Asian continent extensively and has been using his legendary status to promote Jamaica as a one-of-a-kind destination with an allure...

With school back in session, participants in the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme (SIP) are thankful for the experience they gained. More than 1,100 students were employed under the programme this year at 136 entities across Jamaica. The programme took place over two cycles, with the first batch of interns working from June to mid-July and the second...

Local tourism industry stakeholders have joined the many persons globally paying tribute to late American singer and songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, who passed away on September 1 at age 76. The significance of the sentiments resonating locally is grounded in the fact that Mr. Buffett’s hit, ‘Margaritaville’, was instrumental in the establishment of one of Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s most popular...