Island has been acknowledged with this prestigious accolade 19 times 

Pictured: Trudy Dixon, Caribbean Sales Manager (1st L), Jamaica Tourist Board receives Jamaica’s Destination Awards from Graham Cooke (1st R), Founder of the World Travel Awards (WTA), while flanked by ushers, at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Ceremony on October 4, 2025, in St. Lucia. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday October 6, 2025 – Jamaica has once again been honored across multiple categories in the 2025 Caribbean World Travel Awards, further cementing its status as a premier tourist destination in the region. One of the outstanding awards is leading Caribbean destination, an award that the country has been recognized for nineteen times. 

The annual World Travel Awards are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry,’ celebrating excellence across lodging, airlines, destinations, and hospitality services. Jamaica’s multiple wins in 2025 reflect the nation’s sustained commitment to quality, innovation, and visitor satisfaction.  

“Jamaica continues to punch above its weight by surpassing expectations in its hospitality delivery. These accolades underpin the excellent contribution of our people, who are at the heart of the sector. We are truly grateful for this recognition and proud as we are on the cusp of welcoming 5million visitors to our shores and earning US5billion for our economy,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. 

Among the numerous World Travel Awards conferred, Jamaica claimed top honors in the following key categories – Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Destination. Several of the island’s key partners in the category of airport, cruise and hotels were also recognized. 

“Our island continues to be top of mind through our authentic tourism experiences from food to music and this recognition cements Jamaica as a top tier destination. Thanks to all our partners who have worked hard to remain consistent and unique,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. 

The Leading Destination and Leading Cruise Destination awards reaffirm Jamaica’s status as a top-tier island destination for travellers, cruise lines, and international markets. Recognition of ports, airports, and airport lounges underscores the value of investment in transport infrastructure and visitor convenience. Awards across hotel, resort, villa, and travel agency categories also demonstrate that excellence is being achieved across the full spectrum of the Jamaican hospitality sector. 

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ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD   

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris. 

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year. 

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time. 

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.visitjamaica.com/blog/ 

Contact:   

Lou Hammond Group   

jamaica@louhammond.com