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Interview With Jamaica Tourist Board Director Paul Pennicook

Above: Paul Pennicook (CJ Photo) By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — Paul Pennicook returned to the Jamaica Tourism Board in July as the country’s Director of Tourism for the second time — this time with more experience and a new […]

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Curaçao: “Great Momentum” for Tourism Recovery

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao reported just under 31,000 stayover visitors in August, according to data from the Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association.  That represented about 79 percent of the pre-pandemic, August 2019 stay over totals, according to the […]

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Curaçao Seeing “Steady Increase” in Visitor Arrivals

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is starting to see a “steady increase” in tourist arrivals since first reopening its tourism sector in July, according to data from the Curaçao Tourist Board.  The island received 8,195 stayover visitors in July […]

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Curaçao Reopening to Travelers from Three U.S. States

While Curaçao has been open to Canada and other “low-risk” source markets for several months, the Dutch Caribbean island has announced a planned November reopening to travelers from three U.S. states: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  All visitors from […]

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Curaçao Tourism Development Foundation Names New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao is looking to Jamaica for its new tourism vision. The Dutch Caribbean island’s Tourism Development Foundation has announced the appointment of former Jamaica Tourism Director Paul Pennicook as its new managing director and chief […]

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Jamaica Names New Director of Tourism

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the appointment of a new director of tourism: Donovan White. White will begin his term on Feb. 15, having served most recently as vice president of Cable & Wireless […]

Why You Need to Visit Reggae Sumfest

Reggae Sumfest will return to Montego Bay this summer, for the 25th staging of the “Greatest Reggae Show on Earth.” The island’s biggest weeklong festival, which draws thousands of reggae and dancehall fans from across the world, will take place […]

Chukka Caribbean Updating Falmouth’s Good Hope

Tour company Chukka Caribbean Adventures is upgrading its famous Good Hope property in Falmouth, Jamaica. The company will be embarking on a $4 million enhancement project. “The Chukka Good Hope property is the kind of facility that will certainly be […]

4 Ways to Save on Your Next Jamaica Trip

With peak summer season approaching, travelers will find a plethora of offerings in Jamaica. All you have to do is choose. “Visitors looking to experience a fun-filled summer vacation can book Jamaica now, thanks in large measure to our travel […]

Airbnb, Jamaica Sign Tourism Agreement

Airbnb and the Jamaica Tourist Board have signed what the two sides are calling a “major agreement to promote tourism on the island.” While short on specifics, the two sides said the agreement “brings new opportunities to grow the island’s […]

Jamaica “Open For Business” After Matthew

Jamaica is open for business. The Jamaica Tourist Board has reported that tourism business on the island is carrying on as usual after Hurricane Matthew passed it earlier this morning. While a band of heavy showers that fell on Sunday caused […]

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How to Travel to Jamaica, For Less

Looking to head to Jamaica this summer? Jamaica is offering guests a variety of affordable getaway packages this summer. The destination is hosting myriad of budget accommodations and value-added stays at high-end properties for the solo traveler, romantic getaways and […]

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Jamaica Tourism Arrivals Up 2.2 Percent

Stayover tourist arrivals in Jamaica this year are up 2.2 percent, according to the country’s Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook. That number covered the winter tourist season from Dec. 15 to April 30. That is roughly in line with the […]

How You Can Travel to Jamaica Right Now — For Less

How to save on Jamaica right now By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers this spring will find a variety of special packages, rates and discounts awaiting them in Jamaica. The deals range from budget-friendly to luxury accommodations, in everything from […]

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Jamaica Secures 60,000 New Airline Seats

More flights to the island By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY – Jamaica’s set for a major airlift boost this tourist season. The island has secured more than 60,000 new airline seats, according to Tourism Director Paul Pennicook. The director announced […]

Jamaica Tourism Looking to Untapped Markets

JAPEX to focus on Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s looking to diversify its tourism source markets. The 25th annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), set to take place Montego Bay Convention Centre from September 20-22, […]

American Airlines Launching Los Angeles-Montego Bay Flights

New lift from the West Coast By Dana Niland CJ Contributor American Airlines is launching nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay starting Dec. 18, 2015. The new route, which reportedly comes in […]

Jamaica’s Blue Mountains Are Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Above: the Blue Mountains in Jamaica By Dana Niland The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has unanimously agreed to designate Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains as a World Heritage Site. The designation, which was made at the 39th session of […]

Jennifer Hudson, Common to Headline Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest

Above: Jennifer Hudson By Dana Niland This year’s Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica ill feature Grammy award-winning R&B singer Jennifer Hudson and American rappers Common and Rick Ross. The trio join a growing list of US-based singers who have headlined the […]

Jamaica Names New Tourism Director

Above: New Jamaica Tourist Board Director Paul Pennicook By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has a new Director of Tourism, industry veteran Paul Pennicook. Pennicook, who had been serving as chairman of Jamaica Vacations, succeeds John Lynch, a decades-long regional […]

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