Airport Staff Celebrated for their Contribution to Sector’s Success

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – December 27, 2024 – Jamaica is experiencing an unprecedented surge in tourism as the winter season sees the destination securing 1.6 million airline seats, underscoring the island’s status as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations.

The strong demand for travel to Jamaica comes as international airlines continue to expand their offerings, making the island more accessible than ever to visitors from around the world. The 1.6 million seats represent a significant increase in capacity, indicating a robust recovery for the island’s tourism sector and positioning it for continued growth.

“This is going to be the best winter season on record. This is the first winter that we have 1.6 million seats coming into Jamaica. We know that 1.6 million seats are 100% of the flights that are coming but we if consider 80% we are looking at 1.3 million visitors coming which is 12.8% higher than last winter which is also 178,000 more seats,” expressed Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA (December 17, 2024) — The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) celebrated its top-producing travel specialists during the 10th annual One Love Affair, a three-day recognition event held December 12-15 at the newly opened Princess Grand Jamaica and Princess Senses The Mangrove in Green Island, Hanover.

The exclusive event honoured the top 50 elite travel advisors from key markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Central Europe.

“We are witnessing unprecedented growth in Jamaica’s tourism sector, with our travel specialists playing a pivotal role in our success,” boasted Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism. “These dedicated professionals have helped Jamaica maintain its position as a leading Caribbean destination, even in the face of various challenges throughout 2024.”

Caption: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism (seated centre), Donovan White, Director of Tourism (right), and Angella Bennett, Regional Director for Canada at the Jamaica Tourist pose with awardees during the One Love Affair: An Eco-Chic Soiree event that celebrated the top 50 travel advisors servicing the Jamaica market.

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 15, 2024 – Jamaica was celebrated as a world-renowned tourist destination at the 10^th annual Travvy Awards, where it earned six awards in the gold, silver and bronze categories. The presentation ceremony was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 7^th, 2024.

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 15, 2024 – Reinforcing its status as a leading Caribbean tourism destination, Jamaica has generated $197.8 million USD from cruise tourism in the 2023/2024 season. According to a recent study by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), sponsored by Jamaica Vacations Limited, passenger and crew visits to Jamaica, along with additional expenditures by cruise lines and the destination such as port services, taxes, and local goods and services, drove the island’s overall cruise tourism expenditures. “See more“

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 13, 2024 – In another first for the Caribbean, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the Jamaica Travel Channel (JTC) have agreed on a collaboration to stream destination video content across several digital platforms to a global audience via the newly redesigned Jamaica Travel Channel. Already boasting over 250,000 monthly online viewers, the revamped channel showcases some of Jamaica’s best accommodations, breathtaking experiences and stunning vistas. “See more“

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – October 22, 2024 – In a historic achievement for Jamaican motorsport, rising stars Senna Summerbell and Tommi Gore captured third place at the prestigious ADAC GT4 Germany series finale at the Hockenheimring, marking Jamaica’s first-ever podium finish in European GT4 racing.

The dynamic duo, known as the Reggae Racers, thrilled over 80,000 spectators with not only their podium finish in the first race but also an impressive Top 5 placement in the final race. Competing with the reigning champion team AVIA W&S Motorsport, Summerbell, 22, and Gore, 19, have written their names into international motorsport history.

“We chose the ADAC GT4 Germany because it’s one of the world’s fastest-growing GT championships,” said the young racers, whose fathers are also accomplished drivers. “The series offers excellent opportunities for both competitive racing and brand exposure on the prestigious DTM platform.”

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – September 11, 2024 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) proudly commends Taj Melbourne, Jamaica’s 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism, for his outstanding representation at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) held from September 4-6, 2024, in the Cayman Islands.

SOTIC 2024, themed ‘Caribbean Tourism – Fueling our Lifeblood’, brings together regional and global tourism leaders to address critical issues shaping the Caribbean tourism sector.

Melbourne, a 16-year-old student from Manning’s School, participated in the Tropical Shipping Regional Youth Congress, a key component of SOTIC, on September 5. He captivated the audience with his innovative approach, opening his presentation on The Blue Economy with a song.

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