Travel in Jamaica

Travel advisors and suppliers said that updates to U.S. State Department travel advisories citing crime in Jamaica and the Bahamas did not cause cancellations but did prompt concern and outreach from clients.

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UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili has outlined plans to boost job creation and investment in the Caribbean’s tourism industry. Mr. Pololikashvili was a keynote speaker during the just concluded 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. Underscoring the importance of building the resilience of tourism in the Caribbean, he stated: “We need presence; we need to support families whose income is only from tourism and agriculture, and fishing.” That’s why, he said, with the support of ministers present, “I promise all Jamaicans and all Caribbeans that we’ll be here talking about how to develop the tourist industry and how to create new jobs.”

Jamaica’s position as a leader in tourism resilience building has been further bolstered following the announcement that UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO) has forged a major partnership with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), which is being rebranded as the Global Tourism Resilience Centre (GTRC). It was also outlined that UN Tourism will continue to partner with Destination Jamaica in hosting the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference moving forward. The announcements were made jointly by Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili as they marked the second annual observance of Global Tourism Resilience Day (February 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Amidst the sun-kissed shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica, the world witnessed a remarkable gathering of minds and hearts at the 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference. Held on February 16th and 17th, 2024, at the prestigious Montego Bay Convention Centre, the event marked a pivotal moment in the tourism industry’s journey towards fortitude and sustainability in the face of unprecedented challenges.

While the winter blues is a common condition right about now, smart travelers will trade the malady for the much happier Caribbean blues—the cerulean reefs of Saint Lucia or the ultramarine hue of Jamaica’s deepest depths. Find the perfect getaway at Sandals Resorts with the special Winter Blues sale.

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The world-renowned Blue Mountain Coffee Festival is set to captivate coffee enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike in 2024. Promising a unique blend of flavours, entertainment, and a celebration of Jamaica’s rich coffee heritage, this annual extravaganza, takes place on 2nd March 2024. The festival will once again showcase the finest Blue Mountain Coffee and the vibrant culture that surrounds it.

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness will deliver the Keynote Address during the Live Celebration of Global Tourism Resilience Day on the final day of the second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference. Minister Bartlett will also address the high-level summit. This year’s staging follows Jamaica’s efforts to bolster resilience in global tourism by proposing the official designation of February 17th as Global Tourism Resilience Day annually, which yielded great success, as the United Nations (UN) ratified the move last February to facilitate its observance globally. The much-anticipated conference will be attended by government ministers from several countries, policy advisors, academics, executives of several international organisations, international business leaders, among other key stakeholders. The event forms part of efforts by the Ministry of Tourism and its tourism partners, including the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), to boost resilience in global tourism. The Prime Minister’s address will be followed by remarks by international speakers from Malaga, Spain, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia. Following a brief book launch, a Ministerial Round Table discussion will be held with UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili and representatives from across the globe.

Jamaica proudly celebrates the news of Virgin Atlantic’s increased flight frequency to the island. Commencing 31st March 2024, the airline will be expanding their flight offering from London Heathrow to Montego Bay, Jamaica, from five to seven times per week, all year round, with the low season addition of a Saturday and Sunday operation. 

H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) Tourism, (formerly the United Nations World Tourism Organization – UNWTO) will deliver the Keynote Address during the opening ceremony of the second Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, which will be hosted by Jamaica from February 16-17, 2024.

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for travelers to Jamaica.

The American government recommends that tourists “reconsider travel” to Jamaica and “exercise increased caution” when traveling to The Bahamas, recently raising the official travel advisory for both destinations.