Hosts from 17 United States-based radio stations converged at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, as part of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Radio Remote Broadcast from April 6 to 9. These broadcasts also included trip giveaways to Sandals properties, a rigorous interview schedule, digital marketing on the stations’ websites and social media pages, and a...

Jamaica’s first artisan village is set to redefine the tourism experience, enabling visitors to shop for unique products crafted by locals, while enjoying the country’s vibrant culture and heritage. The over $700 million facility, situated at the former Hampden Wharf, is strategically located along the corridor leading to the Falmouth cruise ship pier in Trelawny. Designed to be a hub...

The annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival continues to be a highly anticipated event for small and medium-sized enterprises, providing the opportunity for them to showcase their products and make important business contacts. Some 59 booth holders participated in this year’s staging, held recently at the picturesque Newcastle grounds in the cool hills of St. Andrew. Among them was Founder/Chief...

Residents and business interests in the northeastern parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland are eagerly anticipating the introduction of American Airlines' new flights between Miami International Airport, Florida, and Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary. The airline, headquartered in Texas, recently announced that it will operate two weekly flights on the route starting on February 24,...

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...