Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced that the government will launch Jamaica’s first Gastronomy Academy next week, signalling a major step in the development of the country’s culinary tourism.
Read more: Government to launch first Gastronomy Academy as tourism sector expands
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched of a new series of charter flights from Ecuador to Jamaica as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance air connectivity across Latin America.
Read more: Jamaica strengthens Latin America Airlift with new charter flights from Ecuador
The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that Jamaica earned US$4.3 billion from the industry in 2024, with some 4.3 million visitors.
Read more: US$4.3 billion earned from tourism industry in 2024
A senior manager at Royalton Negril has been suspended, ostensibly in connection with a worker demonstration at the resort on Monday.
Read more: Senior manager at Royalton Negril suspended amid worker protest
The Government is advanced in its plans to build an international airport in Negril, Westmoreland.
Read more: Gov't 'well advanced' with plans for int’l airport in Negril - Holness