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Jamaica’s Tourism Outlook for the Fall Season Seems Bright

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; September 14, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica’s tourism outlook for the fall season, September to mid-December, is looking very positive in terms of visitor arrivals, with “strong airlift from the United States.”

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Minister Bartlett Mourns Passing of Tourism Stalwart Lionel Reid

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Friday, February 28, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Mr. Lionel Reid, a distinguished leader and long-serving executive within Jamaica’s tourism sector. Mr. Reid, who passed away this morning, dedicated decades of his life to the development of Jamaica’s tourism industry, serving in key leadership roles at Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC), a public body of the Ministry of Tourism.

Director of Tourism, Donovan White uses his cell phone to converse with the Jamaica Tourist Board’s artificial intelligence (AI) - powered Chatbot ‘Cynthia’ to demonstrate one of the many ways in which AI can be used in tourism, during his presentation on “Harnessing AI for Tourism Resilience” at the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference, held recently at the Princess Grand Jamaica resort, Hanover. While welcoming the benefits of AI, Mr. White maintained that the human element of travel is irreplaceable.

AI is Useful but Human Element Irreplaceable in Tourism

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Thursday, February 27, 2025: While touting artificial intelligence (AI) as a useful tool for tourism, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White is advising global industry stakeholders that “the human element of travel is irreplaceable.”

Olympic Gold Medallist Hurdler, Hansle Parchment (1st R) reunites with Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic (R) at the Bob Marley Museum. Sharing in the moment are (L-R) Yuki Kawashima Stojkovic, Mother and Andrija Kawashima Stojkovic, Brother.

Jamaica Hosts Volunteer from Tokyo Olympics

KINGSTON; Jamaica; Wednesday, February 26, 2025: – Jamaica welcomed and honour the volunteer whose act of kindness helped hurdler Hansle Parchment make it to his event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he went on to win gold in the 110m hurdles. Ms. Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic was hosted in Jamaica with her immediate family for a week as a gesture of gratitude for her selfless support.

UWI Lecturer Stresses Importance of Cyber Security for Tourism

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Tuesday, February 25, 2025: With tourism increasingly relying on digital technologies, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Yonique Campbell has urged global tourism players to implement key security measures to protect the sector from cybercrime.

Palladium Expansion Signals Massive Investor Confidence in Jamaica

HANOVER, Jamaica; Friday, February 21, 2025: Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Palladium Hotel Group’s latest expansion project as a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican government and its economic trajectory. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Hanover recently, Prime Minister Holness underscored the project’s alignment with the administration’s ASPIRE growth agenda and its broader vision for economic sustainability.

Jason Henzell (left), chairman of Jakes Hotel, Villas & Spa, the premier resort establishment in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth receives a Global Tourism Resilience award from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith during a special awards ceremony at the Princess Grand Jamaica resort on February 18, 2025. The award was presented at a gala dinner, climaxing the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo with delegates coming from as far as Africa.

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Thursday, February 20, 2025: Five Jamaican and three Canadian individuals and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to boosting tourism resilience. The Jamaican winners received their awards from the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), while the Canadian victors earned their accolades from ECO Canada.

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