Category - jamaica

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Jamaica Saudi partnership makes tourism even more resilient

3 years ago

The venue for a sideline meeting between the Tourism Ministers of Jamaica and Saudi Arabia took place in Cancun, Mexico, during the World Travel & Tourism (WTTC) Global Summit ongoing from April 25-27, 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Jamaica cruise tourism set for big comeback

3 years ago

Cruise shipping, a key component of Jamaica’s tourism sector, which suffered the greatest fallout of all tourism activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is gearing up for a major comeback. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Norwegian Cruise Line donates US$1 million to Jamaica

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that Jamaica is set to benefit from a major donation from global cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), to assist in the island’s COVID-19 recovery effort. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Tourism to the rescue of Saint Vincent

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett chaired the Global Tourism Summit with Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister Gonsalves and global tourism partners as part of recovery efforts for SVG. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Norwegian Cruise Line to homeport in Jamaica

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica has finalized arrangements with global cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Line, to homeport one of their vessels in Montego Bay. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Sandals Royal Caribbean transformation complete

3 years ago

On the heels of recent expansions at the Jamaican retreat, Sandals Royal Caribbean is once again adding to its luxurious offerings with 2 new room categories as part of a brand-new building, accepting arrivals this December. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Proof of vaccination for travel could be considered discriminatory

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered discriminatory. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Tourism Linkages Network to host Speed Networking event

3 years ago

The Jamaica Ministry of Tourism, through its Tourism Linkages Network, will host its highly-anticipated annual Speed Networking event on Wednesday, March 31, using a virtual format to connect local suppliers directly with key buyers in the tourism sector. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Jamaica Tourism to offer free globally-accredited online courses

3 years ago

Starting April 2021, the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) will be offering, mostly free of charge, four American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) certified courses online to members of the tourism and hospitality sector. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Jamaica $6 million tourism linkages backyard gardening project to be expanded

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that the $6 million tourism linkages backyard gardening project, which has been implemented by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, will be expanded across the island to enable even more Jamaicans to benefit from the tourism sector. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

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Organizers to Forgo Carnival in Jamaica for April 2021

3 years ago

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of Carnival in Jamaica will forego the annual road march and related activities for April 2021, until further notice. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online