NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) showcased the island’s world-renowned Appleton Estate® Jamaica Rum during the 12th annual Toast of Brooklyn, Wine & Food Festival held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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LONDON, United Kingdom - : Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett today handed over US$50,000 to Director General of the Bahamas Tourism and Aviation Ministry, Mrs. Joy Jibrilu at the second Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCM) Board of Governors Meeting in London today.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to strengthen its relationship with cruise line partners as the region prepares for the strong growth forecast for the cruise ship industry.
ST.MAARTEN - Hundreds of Caribbean tourism professionals are honing their skills in cutting-edge customer service training sessions presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF).
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA W.I. – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) brought a little Spice of the Caribbean flair to key media and travel professionals in South Florida and North Carolina as part of its “Grenada in the Spotlight” series. Representatives from the GTA and hotel partners were on hand to actively engage with 25 media members and approximately 140 travel advisors about Pure Grenada’s latest news and diverse offerings at destination marketing events held on October 15 in Fort Lauderdale and October 17 in Charlotte.
ST.LUCIA - Nick and Karolin Troubetzkoy, owners of Jade Mountainand Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia, have announced the hotels' recertification for the internationally renowned Travelife Gold Certification for Hotels and Accommodations. The twin properties are the only Gold-certified accommodations on the island.
ST.LUCIA - St. Lucian-owned and -operated Bay Gardens Resorts is inviting visitors to celebrate the island's rich culture and beauty with bargain rates during Creole Heritage Month.
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, W.I.— As a destination offering exceptional accommodations, cuisine and experiences, Pure Grenada is an ideal place for families, friends and groups seeking to “live like a local” while on vacation. From stand-alone and resort-based villas for home-away-from-home experiences to restaurants serving up local cuisine for a taste of Grenada, travelers can live, dine and explore like a true Grenadian during their time in this tri-island nation. What’s more, connecting with locals is easy as Grenadians are known for their warm and friendly nature.
MIAMI - Citing the new tourism offerings in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and the opportunity to showcase the nation of islands to the travel world following Hurricane Dorian, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reaffirmed that all systems are go to bring the region's largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event to The Bahamas January 21 to 23, 2020.
NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was one of the featured participants during the Wedding Salon Washington, DC Showcase at The Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The luxury bridal show attracted over 200 soon-to-be-married couples as well as top wedding planners, providing an excellent opportunity for the JTB to showcase Destination Jamaica’s ability to cater to the wedding and honeymoon market.
OSAKA, Japan,: Destination Jamaica received resounding support from the Japan Association of Travel agents (JATA) in the quest to increase arrivals from that country. In a meeting with the Jamaican Delegation, Chairman of JATA, Hiromi Tagawa said “JATA is pleased that Jamaica is once again active in the Japanese travel market. We are committed to helping to promote the destination among our members. Arrival numbers to Jamaica will increase.”
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – As parents juggle priorities to create time for getaways, grandparents are stepping up to the plate and taking the kids on vacation. Defined as skip-gen travel, this is a trend that's gaining traction and grandparents ready to create unforgettable memories need not look any further than Jamaica. According to a recent AARP study, about one-third of grandparents have taken their grandchildren on skip-gen trips. The same study sited that 61% are interested in taking their grandchildren on vacation.
The organizers of “Spicemas” are eager to spread the word about Grenada’s carnival in the United States.
