Bartlett Congratulates S Hotel and Jamaica Inn on Condé Nast Traveller Top 10 Rankings

Jamaica’s position as a leader in the global tourism industry has been further bolstered after the Caribbean nation secured the post of second vice chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Executive Council.

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the announcement by American Airlines that it will be commencing a new service to the Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) in Boscobel, St. Mary on February 24, 2024.

For frequent travelers, nothing may be more annoying than a poorly designed website or app that slows down the overall travel experience.  Fortunately, many travel companies have upgraded their technology to make apps extremely helpful and the improvements are getting awarded.  This week, J.D. Power recognized the best of the best in travel websites and apps in their J.D.

The global travel industry is on an upswing, with all regions registering growth over the previous month, according to the Skift Travel Health Index: September 2023 Highlights. The Skift Travel Health Index stands at 106, three points higher than August 2023 – a new record high.

Thrill-seekers from China have a renewed interest in adventure travel to Australia and New Zealand, with one adventure tourism operator, Experience Co, seeing a direct boost, according to its financial update on Thursday. 

Mews, the property management system startup that raised $185 million late last year, is upping its focus on helping hotels implement next-generation personalization and AI. 

With the holidays fast approaching, booking travel now can help avoid last-minute price hikes and unavailable accommodations. It is also the time of year to plan for and book any credits or benefits that expire at the year's end. Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders, who get an annual $300 travel credit, can now add Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to their perks list.

The list of the best restaurants in India in 2023 is out, and Indian Accent at The Lodhi, New Delhi, has yet again taken the crown. This makes it the third time that Indian Accent has ranked first in Condé Nast Traveller India's Top Restaurant Awards—with wins in the inaugural edition in 2017 and then again in 2019. In the second spot in the Top Restaurant Awards was Bomras, Goa, with Mumbai’s ingredient-forward Masque climbing up the ladder to third place.

Langham Hospitality Group is a global luxury hotel company with 25 luxury hotels and 7 other hotels. Some context:

Costa Navarino, a luxury resort destination in Greece’s Messinia region, may not have the cultural cachet of Mykonos or Santorini, but that could soon change with the opening on Mandarin Oriental’s first Greek property. Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino features 99 suites and villas with views of the Ionian Sea. The hotel also features five restaurants, a spa and an 82-foot swimming pool. Should you actually want to leave the property, it’s a short drive to the 18-hole Bay Course, which also has views of the coast.

"Are you guys sure you don't want to ride the roller coaster with me?" I asked my parents, my heart skipping a beat as the screams from the mega drop faded into the background.

In a compelling plea, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has again urged the international community to urgently unite in establishing a Global Resilience Fund to aid in boosting tourism resilience. This innovative initiative, he suggests, would encourage tourists to take personal responsibility for bolstering the ability to respond, mitigate, adapt, and recover from the impacts of climate-related shocks.