Live It Up in Jamaica Like Kerry Washington, Five Best Ways
Hollywood actress born to Jamaican parents, Kerry Washington, has been sojourning in Jamaica. Her social media posts are highlighting the many activities and attractions available to visitors and sparking an even greater interest in the island nation. There are dozens of ways to enjoy Jamaica and the following are the top five. @thekerrywashington ️ ❤️ […]
Jamaica Attracted Over 3.3 Million Visitors in 2022, Historic Growth in Tourism Sector
Jamaica, renowned for its captivating allure, has solidified its position as one of the world’s premier tourism destinations with a remarkable achievement. In 2022, the island welcomed an impressive 117% increase in visitor arrivals, reaching over 3.3 million tourists—an outstanding growth compared to 2021 figures. This surge in tourism contributed to gross foreign exchange earnings […]
New Study Reveals How Travelers Plan To Spend Their Summer Vacation in Jamaica
People around the world continue to flock to Jamaica and other Caribbean nations for vacations. The trend by leisure travelers to spend on experiences rather than things has continued, and escalated, in the post-pandemic era. That data is evidenced by a recent Mastercard Economics Institute study. The research compared numbers from March 2022 to March […]
Jamaica Wins Two TravelAge West WAVE Awards
TravelAge West magazine has been a trusted representative of the travel industry in the western United States for 49 years, providing critical information for travel agents through first-hand reports and timely coverage of destinations around the world. It reviews hundreds of travel-related products and suppliers every year to determine the best available providers available, and […]
Reggae Sumfest & Other Caribbean Summer Music Festivals Happening In 2023
Caribbean summer music festivals have become the prime destinations for international visitors who want to witness the rich culture of the islands through the live performances of Caribbean-born, internationally-acclaimed artistes. You may be familiar with Jamaica-based Reggae music festival, Reggae Sumfest, set for July 16- 21, 2023 that has made its name since 1993 as […]
Saint Thomas To Be Jamaica’s Next Must-Visit Vacation Destination
The parish of St. Thomas located east of Jamaica’s capital city of Kingston is expected to become the island’s next popular tourist destination. Access to what has been called the “forgotten parish” will be facilitated in August 2023 with the completion of a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Project. The highway represents a portion […]
What Travel Advisory? Hollywood Star Angelina Jolie Spotted At Calabash Festival In Treasure Beach, Jamaica
The 2023 Calabash International Literary Festival, which was held on May 25 through 28, 2023, represented its first staging since 2018 as it was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its return was marked by the attendance of many local fans and visitors from around the world, including American actor Angelina Jolie, who was accompanied by […]
This Caribbean Island Consistently Ranks In Top 10 Destinations For American Travelers
Americans, who often look to escape cold weather, consistently name Jamaica as one of the places in the world that they would most like to visit, citing the island’s warm sea waters, sunny beaches, and welcoming hospitality. Zane Kirby, the head of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the largest organization of its kind, […]
Get your Thrill on! 8 Adventurous Things to do in Jamaica This Weekend!
Jamaica is well-known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and turquoise waters that are ideal for a relaxing vacation or weekend getaway. What many don’t know is that there’s a wealth of adventure to be found on the island. The following are some of the most popular adventurous things to do in Jamaica. Bobsledding Through […]
Dubai Looks to Jamaica For Partnership on Tourism
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the Undersecretary of Foreign Trade and Industry in the Ministry of Economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abdulla Al Saleh, met to discuss ways to facilitate greater cooperation between Jamaica and Dubai in regard to tourism. Ministers Seek Areas Of Cooperation The ministers met at the UAE […]