June 2, 2023

HOW TO MOVE TO JAMAICA – The complete moving guide

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CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Including more young people in tourism is critical

The MPE Caribbean Tourism Authority is a resource for tourism stakeholders interested in marketing, branding and promoting the unique Caribbean experience. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected] DECEMBER 20, 2022 Including more young people in tourism is critical As the Caribbean gets ready for what is expected to be a bumper tourism season this […]

‘Jamaica Day’ declared in Connecticut for inaugural non-stop flight

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Dec.15, 2022 was declared “Jamaica Day” by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, via a proclamation, as part of the celebration of an inaugural non-stop flight from Bradley International Airport in Connecticut to Montego Bay in Jamaica. The service started on Thursday, Dec.15, fulfilling ongoing efforts to establish a nonstop […]

CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Jamaica logs impressive tourism earnings

DECEMBER 12, 2022 Jamaica logs impressive tourism earnings Speaking on Bloomberg TV on Friday, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said the country’s post-pandemic recovery was so strong that stayover arrivals were at 97 percent of 2019 levels while revenues were even higher at 120 percent of 2019 earnings. Bartlett added Jamaica had done much better than projected in the post […]

CHTA announces VPs for 2022-2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (December 6, 2022) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is heading into the 2022-2024 biennium with a new slate of vice presidents in support of current President Nicola Madden-Greig of the Courtleigh Hospitality Group in Jamaica.  At the organization’s annual general meeting last month, St. Lucian hotelier Sanovnik Destang, Executive […]

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]  NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Happy National Gratitude Month Even though its benefits are immeasurable, an attitude of gratitude is probably one of the most overlooked methods of self-care despite being so simple and easy to activate.  […]

CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Jamaica tourism minister: Plug leakages, promote linkages

The MPE Caribbean Tourism Authority is a resource for tourism stakeholders interested in marketing, branding and promoting the unique Caribbean experience. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected] NOVEMBER 2, 2022   Jamaica tourism minister: Plug leakages, promote linkages As the region takes on recovery challenges, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett wants to see a repurposed […]

QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – NOVEMBER 5, 2022 [featuring Cayman Minister Kenneth Bryan]

“We are extremely pleased to be among the destinations leading the world in tourism recovery. Since reopening in June 2020, we have been making a strong marketing push to ensure that Jamaica remains top of mind among our traditional and emerging source markets.” – Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board “For Q4 projections on […]

A historic trip to Jamaica

Just a short trip across the Caribbean from the Cayman Islands, Jamaica is a country steeped in history. Whether you’re interested in the colonial period, Jamaica’s enormous contributions to music, some of Jamaica’s cultural history, or just escaping for a bit of a break, we’ve got a run down on everything you must see whilst […]

Graduands at The UWI Cave Hill Campus to set a record number of First Class Honours

The UWI Cave Hill campus, Barbados W.I. Monday, October 17, 2022—A record number of students will be awarded first class honours when The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus reverts to its annual in-person graduation ceremony for the first time in three years. Following the relaxation of COVID-19 protocols in Barbados, the spectacular […]