Jamaica is now the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destination and has set an all-time Caribbean record for increase in visitor arrivals. Read the article from Travel Pulse Travel News: Jamaica Posted Highest-Ever Tourist Arrival Numbers in 2011 By Brian Major
Breezes Trelawny to Close in Two Months
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
From the Jamaica Gleaner: Breezes Trelawny to Close in Two Months SuperClubs announced on March 29, 2012, that Breezes Trelawny Resort and Spa would be closing on May 31 due to an impending sale to an overseas hotel operator. Related: SuperClubs to Close Breezes Rio Bueno Resort in Jamaica Related: Two Hotels to Reopen in Jamaica [...]
Starbucks Doubles its Order for Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Two Hotels to Reopen in Jamaica
December 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Gleaner is reporting that two former SuperClubs hotels in Jamaica will reopen within the next few weeks. The former Breezes Rio Bueno (before that it was Grand Lido Braco) in Trelawny and the former SuperFun Resort (before that it was Hedonism III) in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, will be reopening following last week’s signing of [...]
Jamaican Representatives Approve Casino Gaming Regulations
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jamaica moved a step closer to establishing casino gaming this week as the country’s House of Representatives approved two sets of gaming regulations concerning operating applications, casino activities and gaming procedures. The approvals will facilitate planning for prospective operators of resort-based casino operations, said Audley Shaw, Jamaica’s minister of finance, in a Jamaica News Service [...]
Jamaica Updates: Casinos in Two Years
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Travel Agent Magazine recently attended a conference held by Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism. Casino legislation is set to go to Parliament shortly–it is anticipated that Jamaica will see casinos in no less than a year and a half to two years. Other news: Cruise arrivals have jumped by 13.6 percent this year to date. Sandals is in the process [...]
Jamaica’s Airports Launch VIP Experiences
September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Travelers to Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport and Norman Manley International Airport are in for the VIP treatment. VIP Attractions has launched two VIP airport services for travelers to Jamaica: Club Kingston and Club MoBay. These airport experiences offer travelers access to VIP lounges while at the airport, similar to American Airlines’ Admiral’s Club. The lounge has [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Ocho Rios Jamaica
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Norwegian Cruise Line is sailing back to Jamaica after dropping the island from itineraries six years ago, according to Kingston’s Gleaner newspaper. The Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun have planned visits to Ocho Rios during the 2011-12 cruise season. Read the full article from USA Today here. Related: Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port
Jamaica to Renovate Ocho Rios
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port
June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nearly 100,000 cruise passengers arrived at Jamaica’s new Falmouth cruise port between February and April, making the new facility the country’s busiest cruise terminal, overtaking Ocho Rios, said Port Authority (PAJ) and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) officials quoted in local news reports. Falmouth hosted its first cruise ship Feb. 17 and celebrated its official opening [...]
