February 17, 2023 The first annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference (GTRC) was officially opened this morning by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters,…
Category: JAMAICA
Plans in High Gear to host Historic Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Jamaica
January 17, 2023 Preparations are now in high gear to host the highly anticipated and historic Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Jamaica from February 15-17, 2023. The conference, which will…
JAMAICA MINISTER OF TOURISM LAUDS KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE INDUSTRY’S COVID-19 RECOVERY
December 13, 2022 Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has lauded the hard work and efforts of some key Ministries and individuals who have helped the recovery of the industry…
Psychedelic mushrooms expand Jamaica tourism beyond sunshine and reggae
By: Reuters November 29, 2022 A new group of Jamaican resorts is promoting tourism that offers mystical experiences and stress relief through “magic mushrooms,” as the Caribbean nation seeks to…
Blue Diamond Resorts Reveals Its Newest Hideaway at Royalton Coming to Montego Bay
November 8, 2022 Blue Diamond Resorts has recently announced that Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay will open in late 2023. The property will offer a unique adults-only all-inclusive experience on…
SANDALS Sweeps World Travel Awards for Caribbean 29th Consecutive Year
September 30, 2022 A look back, a look forward for CEO Adam Stewart The first time Adam Stewart donned a tuxedo and accompanied his father, the late Butch Stewart, to…
GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE FUND NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER
September 27, 2022 As destinations worldwide continue their recovery efforts from the impact of COVID-19, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says a Global Tourism Resilience fund is needed now,…
SANECIA TAYLOR IS JAMAICA’S 2022 JUNIOR MINISTER OF TOURISM
September 13, 2022 Sixteen-year-old Sanecia Taylor is Jamaica’s new Junior Minister of Tourism and will represent the island at the 18th staging of the Regional Tourism Youth Congress, being held…
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES COPS WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com September 6, 2022 Coming in since its rebranding and addition nine of Boeing’s 737-8 to its fleet, Caribbean Airlines has won as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline…
Unbridled Passion, Resilience, and Triumph Mark the 29th Annual World Travel Awards™ Caribbean & The Americas Gala at Sandals Montego Bay
September 6, 2022 The 29th Annual World Travel Awards™ Caribbean & The Americas Gala made a dazzling return to an in person format on August 31st at Sandals Montego Bay, acknowledging, rewarding and celebrating excellence across all key…
TUI SEEKING TO INCREASE FLIGHTS TO JAMAICA
August 12, 2022 One of the largest European travel and tourism conglomerates, TUI Group, has indicated its intention to expand its presence in Jamaica in summer 2023 with increased flights.…
JAMAICA’S MINISTER OF TOURISM AND THE LORD MAYOR OF BIRMINGHAM OFFICIALLY LAUNCH JAMAICA HOUSE AT BIRMINGHAM’S COMMONWEALTH GAMES
August 9, 2022 The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Maureen Cornish joined Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett for the official launch of Jamaica House in Birmingham last…