Articles tagged “jamaica”

Tourism

Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery

Music lovers have returned to festivals with a vengeance, but they've also become pickier and more environmentally conscious. So tourism authorities have to adapt to their new priorities.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 2 years ago

Tourism

Tourism-Reliant Caribbean Faces New Wave of Covid Infections

In the face of a slow vaccine rollout, prospects for economic recovery in the Caribbean are dim. The island nations are raising flags about the difficulties of accessing vaccines and possible hoarding by richer countries.

Sarah Marsh and Kate Chappell, Reuters | 3 years ago

Media and PR

Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 8: An Unvisited Side of Jamaica

Jamaica is the perfect example of a destination that's become more focused on servicing tourists than it is taking care of its residents, a dangerous shift in priorities that will have a tremendous impact on the quality of life and livelihoods of future generations.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

The Impact of Climate Change on Small Island Nations and Their Tourism Future

Climate directly impacts environmental resources that are major tourism attractions on small islands. Expect much more upheaval in the near future.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

Pinterest’s Top Pins Show Contrast Between Travelers’ Fantasies and Realities

Pinterest's list of travel destinations represents where travelers wish to go while lists of check-ins and photos from other social networks show where they've gone. The difference in the types of places on each lists highlights the differences in travelers' fantasies and realities.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

Jamaican Tourism Board’s New York Campaign Has Excellent Timing

It's nice to see Jamaica's tourism board do something other than rest on its laurels. Now if it could only make the reality of visiting the island and its poor infrastructure, dodgy police, and dirty streets as stress-free as this promotion.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Best Travel Ads This Week: American Air Shows Off Its Digital-Savvy Planes

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Air-traffic controllers in Jamaica stage sick-out to protest wages and safety

Jamaica's travel and transport infrastructure is a disgrace on a good day. If only decent wages were the only issue that plagued it.

David McFadden, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Jamaica gets into gaming with plans to develop casinos for first time

The prospect of opening a casino might lure some large hoteliers to Jamaica, but gaming comes with its own set of issues and obstacles that might be more burden than the financial boost is worth.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Jamaica pins economic growth on return of expat retirees

Fewer Jamaican nationals are finding their way back home to the chagrin of the government since the financial impact of their return is said to be as important to the island’s economy as tourism.

David McFadden, Associated Press | 11 years ago