GREETINGS FROM THE JTB SALES TEAM

Dear Travel Partners,

Well, we are already in June!   The year is going fast and it is going well. Jamaica is pacing well in visitor numbers and we are keen to keep our position as the most visited island in the Caribbean from the UK again this year. Keep it up and thank you for selling Jamaica.

Fams are back!   We have several fam dates confirmed so check out the schedule on our Jamaica Rewards page. http://www.jamaicarewards.co.uk/

More airlift is coming this winter with the arrival of Norse Atlantic Airways planning non-stop service from LGW to both MBJ and KIN.

Thanks for your continued support of our likkle island and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of us if you need. We are here to help.

JTB SALES TEAM

NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Say goodbye to the winter blues as Norse Atlantic Airways launches ticket sales from London Gatwick to Jamaica from only £559 return

• New winter sun routes to Kingston and Montego Bay will provide customers with lower fares while increasing competition to these traditionally expensive holiday destinations.
• The three new routes from London join, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Boston, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale which are already on sale for the winter.
• In total Norse Atlantic will serve nine destinations from London Gatwick in winter 2023 and become the second largest long haul operator by seat capacity.

Customers can book direct Norse Atlantic Airways flights between London Gatwick to Kingston and Montego Bay from only £559 return including taxes on www.flynorse.com



NEW PRODUCT

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱 - 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡🌴

It’s here and it’s back! We’re so excited to announce that Sandals Dunn’s River resort is now officially 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡. 

Following an impressive grand opening event, with guest appearances from Shaggy and the cast of STOMP, the legend returns to Ocho Rios on the north coast of the spectacular island of Jamaica.

Here’s what guests can look forward to:

🇯🇲 260 rooms and suites, across three levels; luxury, club and butler

🇯🇲 12 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining options

🇯🇲 9 bars – including a rooftop bar

🇯🇲 Numerous swimming pools – including 2 river pools and one rooftop pool

🇯🇲 Unlimited land & water sports

🇯🇲 Red Lane® Spa 

🇯🇲 Green Fees and Transfers to Sandals Upton Estate Golf & Country Club

🇯🇲 Picturesque wedding locations 

🇯🇲 Nightly entertainment

🇯🇲 Free resort-wide Wi-Fi

🇯🇲 Tips, taxes and complimentary airport transfers to/from Montego Bay and Kingston

Book today for travel up to December 2025. As always a £175pp deposit will secure that dream escape to Sandals Dunn’s River. 

For more information on this brand-new resort click the button below

JAMAICA LUXURY ROADSHOW

The Jamaica Luxury road show took place from May 22^nd to 24^th. It was aimed at promoting the Jamaica Luxury cluster to tour operators based in Chester. The Jamaica Tourist Board was joined by Jamaican Luxury properties Jamaica Inn, Island Outpost, and Round Hill. Training sessions were conducted to highlight the unique luxury experiences and offerings available in Jamaica to the teams at Lusso, Elegant Resorts ITC and Azure.

The roadshow is part of a platform of initiatives to strengthen partnerships between Jamaican luxury properties and the leading tour operators.

COMEBACK TO FAMS

Our first Fam of 2023 and what a cracker-flights with British Airways and staying at Moon Palace, Couples Tower Isle and Azul Beach Resort by Karisma. Well this is how we roll for our top agents in the Caribbean’s top destination. Loads of unique experiences, visiting Ricks Café and the Dunn's River Falls, staying in our best hotels and really just the best of Jamaica in five days. Everyone even got to experience a BA premium cabin on the fam. Sign up on our Jamaica Travel Specialist portal if you want to be in Jamaica with the JTB this year. Log your bookings. It could you!

JAMAICA TOP AGENT

The JTB celebrated our top booking agent, Floyd Wallcott of Sackville Travel, at the annual MBR Peaks Awards in London on May 22^nd.

As our top agent, Floyd wins a personalised bottle of rum, a fam trip, and many more unique experiences.

JAMAICA TRAVEL MARKET IS BACK- TRAVEL AGENT DAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2023

If you want to join us at the Jamaica Travel Market BBQ on Friday 29th September 2023 send us an email at mail@visitjamaica.com REF JTM23

AFTERNOON HIGH TEA

Team JTB will be hosting afternoon teas for our valued agents, as part of a commitment to hosting in-person trade events through 2023. The following dates have been scheduled, with venue details disclosed on confirmation of attendance.

JUNE 14 WEST MIDLANDS

JUNE 20 READING

If you are interested in joining us for our Afternoon High Tea events please send an email to mgarrison@visitjamaica.com to register.

NEW JAMAICA POP UP DISPLAYS

We have new pop up displays available for our travel agents. If you would like to order one for your agency window, the first 50 requests, will be dispatched and entered into a summer draw. Please send us an email at mail@visitjamaica.com

JAMAICA JIGSAW

Have a go at this online puzzle, by clicking the button below.