KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? November 12, 2020 ?????The 30th??staging of the annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), held virtually for the first time, was a huge success. As the show was virtual this year, it allowed for greater participation from all corners of the globe. The two-day trade show brought together a record number of delegates from the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia comprising of 2,500 registrations with 2,000 travel agents, 250 tour operators, 140 supplier companies, 280 supplier delegates, 251 buyer delegates and over 158 journalists… See More…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? October 21, 2020 ?????For the first time in its 30 years, the 2020 edition of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) will be held virtually. On November 9-10, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will engage the travel trade partners, providing a distinct forum for leading suppliers of the Jamaican tourism product to meet with travel wholesalers and tour operators from all over the world. See More…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? October 14, 2020 ?????What started out as a local event to pilot a consumer cycling program will officially become a bookable experience in 2021 known as??Discover Jamaica By Bike. The test ride, which was organized and led by the Jamaica Cycling Association, got underway in Port Antonio and saw riders including Jamaica???s Director of Tourism, Donovan White making the trek through Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, South Coast and ending in Kingston. See more….
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? October 9, 2020????? Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island with arrivals beginning October 10. These new processes make the required online Travel Authorization??application more seamless for visitors while still maintaining stringent health protocols.??The Ministry of Health and Wellness has expanded acceptable testing categories allowing travelers to choose between presenting a negative COVID-19 Antigen test, or a negative PCR test. Testing must be performed by an accredited lab and results must be presented to the air carrier prior to boarding a flight to Jamaica as well as upon arrival.??See More….
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? September 28, 2020 ?????As the sun rises on the morning of October 2, Jamaica???s Director of Tourism, Donovan White and members of the Jamaica Cycling Association will crank up the RPMs as they partake in the first leg of??Discover Jamaica by Bike.??A local event, this will serve as a pilot for a consumer cycling experience that will debut in spring 2021. The ride, which begins in Port Antonio and concludes in Kingston on October 5, will lay the groundwork for a new tourism initiative rooted in active travel and the development of outdoor programs that will allow visitors to embrace the island???s natural beauty while enabling physical distancing. See More…
Resilience and destination assurance have always been foundational elements of Jamaica???s tourist industry. Jamaica was forward thinking in having resilience built into the DNA of tourism prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.?? See More….
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? September 15, 2020 ?????Couples around the world are reimagining wedding plans in this new landscape and while they are opting for smaller, more intimate ceremonies, their desire for a stunning and unforgettable venue for the big day remains the same. With Jamaica???s borders now open to international travelers and a comprehensive set of health and safety protocols in place, travelers dreaming of an idyllic destination to tie the knot need look no further than the island???s pristine beaches, tropical waterfalls, world-class accommodations, and renowned hospitality….See More
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? August 14, 2020 ?????Jamaica has long-held an outsized influence on global culture through entertainment,cuisine,sports and beauty. Always in search of larger-than-life experiences for its visitors, Jamaica has created an exciting new way to enjoy the island and visit its iconic spots. The content series ???Chill Like a Jamaican??? is the island???s invitation to the world to slow down and enjoy island time, first digitally and then by visiting Jamaica…..See More
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? July 21, 2020 ??? Tourism is the lifeblood of Jamaica and as the island reopens using a phased approach to ensure the safety of everyone a safe and phased, the Jamaica Tourist Board has launched the??Rediscover Jamaica??program to encourage Jamaicans to taste, see, feel and enjoy the country???s tourism product. See more…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? July 20, 2020????? JAMAICA, Heartbeat of the World, will showcase its rich musical culture and larger-than-life talents during Reggae Sumfest 2020 from July 20-25, 2020. This year, the festival will be held as a week-long virtual experience for audiences around the globe with one-of-a-kind access to exclusive artist interviews, professional panels for content creators, artist spotlights from past performances, and live performances. ….See More….
??KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? July 17, 2020????? Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island as of July 15. All visitors will still be required to complete an online??Travel Authorization.?? Travelers from Arizona, Florida, New York, and Texas (areas declared by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as high risk at this time), will be required to upload negative COVID-19 PCR test results. Tests should be??no more than ten (10) days old measured from the day the sample was taken to the day of arrival in Jamaica….See More
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? June 23, 2020 ?????Jamaica???s workforce training program is being hailed as a resounding success. The free online programs offered by the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI), in partnership with??the National Restaurant Association, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, the University of the West Indies Open Campus and HEART National Service Training Agency,??trained more than 8,000 tourism workers over a 12 week period. Courses were designed to enhance the skills of hospitality workers, deliver internationally recognized certifications, and educate the workforce on the new??health and safety protocols??that were rolled out with the June 15 reopening of the island???s tourist industry.?? See More…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? June 10, 2020????? JAMAICA, Heartbeat of the World, has curated a care package to refresh the spirit and allow travelers to virtually experience its vibrant culture. Available through VisitJamaica???s??Instagram??and??YouTube??channels, the destination is offering an array of music, at-home-recipes, DIY spa treatments, and social media games, recreating Jamaica???s sights, sounds, and tastes for its travelers until the time is right again to travel.?? ??See More….
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? June 9, 2020????? Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travelers on June 15. ??The country is currently repatriating 8,000 Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Additionally, an extensive set of operational protocols were announced,??including health screening before entry and upon entry,??which will be implemented to manage risks to workers, communities and travelers. ??From planning the trip to enjoying the destination, the protocols address all stages of the visitors journey, incorporating the lifecycle of prevention, detection and response.?? ??See more…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? June 3, 2020????? As the summer season kicks off, the??Jamaica Tourist Board??(JTB) is continuing to engage its retail travel partners in the U.S. and Canada with the launch of a new weekly photo contest. Starting Wednesday, June 3, the JTB will invite travel agents to participate in ???Picture Me in Jamaica,??? an??online giveaway designed to test agents??? knowledge of Jamaica???s iconic attractions and lesser-known hidden gems. The contest will be for four weeks throughout the month of June.?? See more…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? May 15, 2020 – Montego Bay is among the top 10 destinations that luxury travellers are looking to book for the upcoming holiday season, so says Vituoso. Virtuoso, a leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel made the announcement listing Montego Bay, Jamaica???s tourism capital at #8 in the world. See more…
MIAMI, FLORIDA ??? May 05, 2020 ?????The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has long valued the strong and successful relationships with its dedicated and talented travel specialists. On Travel Agent Day, May 6, the JTB will show its appreciation to Jamaica travel specialists in the U.S. and Canada in a special and meaningful way.?? See more…
MIAMI, FL ??? May 1, 2020 ?????Jamaica Tourist Board???s Victoria Harper, Business Development Manager, Northeast USA, recently served as an industry panelist during Wedding Salon???s first virtual show. The event proved as an excellent opportunity for her to share insights on Jamaica as the Caribbean???s??premier wedding destination for couples looking to say ???I Do??? as she provided tips on planning the ultimate destination wedding on the island??amidst social distancing.?? See more…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA ??? April 28, 2020????? Jamaica has announced a substantial investment in its tourism sector with the launch of a free online training program for tourism workers affected by the negative impact of COVID-19. The Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) in partnership with highly-respected American trade associations, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), as well as Jamaica???s Human Employment and Resource Training-National Service Training Agency (HEART-NSTA Trust) will deliver online training and certification courses.?? ??See more…
KINGSTON, JAMAICA-?? April 1, 2020 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is 65 years old! April 1 2020 cements 65 years since the JTB has served as Jamaica???s national tourism agency. As the national agency tasked with the responsibility to market Destination Jamaica, the JTB engages in intensive promotions to attract travellers to the island.?? See more…https://www.jtbonline.org//wp-content/uploads/JAMAICA-TOURIST-BOARD-MARKS-65-YEARS.pdf
