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
A panel of young leaders has expressed strong agreement that many opportunities currently exist in Jamaica’s tourism industry but that the need exists for additional training to prepare more young people for those roles.