Tourism resilience on the agenda as Jamaica set to host world travel week
Jamaica will host World Travel Week, a major gathering of global tourism stakeholders, from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15 at Princess Resorts in Negril. Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the announcement at the World Travel Awards in Dubai...
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Royalton returns to full strength in Jamaica with reopening of five resorts
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reopened its complete Jamaica portfolio, welcoming travellers back to five resorts across Negril and Montego Bay following a significant investment in accommodations, public spaces and the overall guest...
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Demand continues strong as Jamaica welcomes 2.34 million visitors
It’s pretty clear that what Jamaica has on offer for travellers is certainly what they want as the Caribbean island reported that it has welcomed 2.34 million visitor arrivals to its shores as of Aug. 31, 2026. These arrivals generated USD...
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Community tourism thrives on Jamaica’s laidback south coast
For clients looking for an alternative to all-inclusive travel, community tourism thrives on the Jamaica’s laidback south coast with boutique hotels and authentic local experiences. A colourful turquoise boat with orange and pink accents on...
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Jamaica embarks on ambitious growth plan for the future
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has set new and ambitious KPIs -- 10x10x10 -- for Jamaica's tourism. The move is underscored by Jamaica's strong tourism growth trajectory, robust visitor arrivals, expanding air connectivity, and...
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Tourism minister welcomes Flair’s new Toronto-Montego Bay service
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Flair Airlines launch of new nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montego Bay (MBJ), strengthening airlift from Canada as the island enters the peak...
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Jamaica Welcomes 300,000 Visitors post Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett is celebrating the fact that the island has hit the 300,000 visitor mark post Hurricane Melissa and attributes that achievement to the tourism sector’s remarkable recovery strategy. For...
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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism praises Canadian Diaspora for its exceptional support
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has expressed profound gratitude for the Canadian diaspora’s extraordinary leadership and generosity in raising more than CAD$3 million in relief and recovery support for communities across...
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Harmonies of Hope: A celebration of the spirit of Jamaica
Friends, members of Canada’s travel industry and the Jamaican diaspora were on hand for the Harmonies of Hope benefit concert at the Meridian Performing Arts Centre in North York last night. It was a sell-out crowd of close to 600 who came...
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HAL’s Zuiderdam sails into Ocho Rios
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam arrived at Ocho Rios, Jamaica, this week, bringing aid, team member volunteers and guests as the country continues its recovery following Hurricane Melissa. During its visit, the ship offloaded nearly...
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