Afro-Americans Cited as Top Spenders in Jamaica and Caribbean
In announcing that Jamaica has succeeded in recovering 120 percent of its pre-COVID-19 revenue and seen 97 percent of the visitor arrivals compared to 2019, Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett noted that the Afro-American market was especially strong and had opened up significantly to Jamaica and the Caribbean region as a whole. Bartlett made his […]
Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Spirit Airlines Flight from Connecticut to Montego Bay
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for US travelers, Jamaica welcomed new air service from Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay yesterday morning by Spirit Airlines. This is the first ever nonstop flight from Connecticut to Jamaica, making the event truly a historic […]
Jamaica on Track to Have a Record Winter Tourist Season
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that Jamaica is set to have a record winter tourist season. Speaking today at the annual breakfast appreciation for staff at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, for the start of the season, Minister Bartlett highlighted that the destination will, “Welcome over 1.4 million visitors […]
Jamaican Passport Ranks 65th on List of Most Powerful Passports in the World
According to the Henley Passport Index compiled by immigration consultancy Henley & Partners, which compares the visa-free access of 199 passports to 227 travel destinations, the passports of 64 countries in the world are more powerful than one from Jamaica, which ranks 65th on the Index and is tied with Botswana in allowing visa-free entry […]
Jamaica Invites People to Come Back to their Best Selves Visiting The Island
As the global tourism industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, Jamaica has launched a new advertising campaign inviting people to come back to their best selves in Jamaica. “In Jamaica, we’ve been recording arrivals that exceed pre-Covid levels, demonstrating that our travel sector is resilient and so are travelers,” said the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, […]
Jamaican Resort Named One of Five Must-Visit Spots for Food Lovers
In addition to its spectacular beaches, fascinating history, and many popular activities, the Caribbean is the perfect place for travelers to enjoy some of the best cuisines on the planet, and the Royalton Negril resort in Jamaica has been included among the top five venues for food lovers by Travel Pulse. The Royalton Negril provides […]
Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Arajet Flight from the Dominican Republic
Jamaica has welcomed the inaugural flight from Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Kingston (KIN) by the Dominican Republic’s new flagship airline, Arajet, on Monday, November 14. The occasion marks the start of twice weekly non-stop service (Mondays and Fridays) from the low-fare airline. “We are delighted that Arajet’s inaugural flight from Santo Domingo to Kingston has […]
Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Frontier Flight From Atlanta to Kingston
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for US travelers, Jamaica welcomed new air service from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston beginning November 3 by Frontier Airlines. In keeping with Jamaica’s warm island culture, the inaugural flight was celebrated with festivities upon departure from […]
CHTA and CTO Partner With Jamaica For Global Tourism Resilience Day
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) President Nicola Madden-Greig, and the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Chairman the Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, have joined with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, to support the official designation of February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day. The announcement comes […]
Jamaica Tops Two Million Visitor Stopover Arrivals For 2022
As the destination continues its strong tourism recovery, Jamaica has welcomed over 2 million stopover arrivals for 2022 as of October in line with previous projections. “It is truly gratifying to see our arrivals numbers returning to growth in recent months,” said Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “Having posted our best summer […]