17 Oct 2014
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD AND BRITISH AIRWAYS SHOWCASE JAMAICA TO UK'S TOP SELLING TRAVEL AGENTS
The Jamaica Tourist Board in partnership with British Airways treated some of the UK's top selling travel agents to an all-inclusive FAM trip to Jamaica from 10 to 15 September. The trip highlighted the best of the island's tourism product. It also showcased the new North-South Highway, which takes visitors who land in Kingston to Ocho Rios in around 90 minutes.
The FAM trip allowed the group of seven Jamaica Travel Specialists to be updated on all the latest developments as the group participated in site inspections at several properties, including Couples Tower Isle, Sandals Grand Riviera and Half Moon, A RockResort.
The new section of the highway has created a shorter journey time for travellers arriving in Kingston on a British Airways flight whilst simultaneously making it easier for travellers in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios to experience all the arts and culture that the capital has to offer. This expansion of the road network is great news for visitors looking to explore Ocho Rios and experience some of Jamaica's must-visit tourist spots such as Mystic Mountain, Dunn's River Falls and Dolphin Cove, whether they are staying nearby or to the south of the island.
This group of travel agents were the first from the UK to experience the new North-South Highway. Floyd Walcott, from Sackville Travel said: 'I have travelled to Jamaica many times before, but this was my first time on the new highway. I was impressed that the new route made our trip from Kingston to Ocho Rios much faster, and the panoramic views from the highway added additional enjoyment to the journey. This route is quicker and more comfortable, but my travel clients who like to stop at the road side stalls can still enjoy the original route if they choose to.'
Since May 2014, the JTB has hosted four FAM trips to the island for the UK and has further trips planned for 2015.
To register on the Jamaica Travel Specialist online training programme, visit www.jamaicatravelspecialist.co.uk . For more information on Jamaica, visit www.VisitJamaica.com .
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Photo Captions
Image 1: From left to right: Travel agents Laura Jones, Robin Drewry, Johanna Svensson, Floyd Walcott, Katie Crofts, Rachel White, and Carl Hamilton and Jamaica Tourist Board's Sales District Manager Torrance Lewis and Marketing Representative Karen Misick at Jewel Paradise Cove Resort
Image 2: North-South Highway,Jamaica Gleaner/Jermaine Bernaby
Image 3: Jewel Dunn's River Resort, Ocho Rios
For more information or images please contact:
McCluskey International
Fiona Anderson / Lauren Hill
T: 020 8747 2170
About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2013. Also in 2013, Jamaica earned the WTA's vote for the World's Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean's Leading Destination and Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination for the seventh consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognised as the World's Leading Tourism Development Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean's Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo. For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB's website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board 020 7225 9090. Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaicauk, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jtbuk, on Instagram at http://instagram.com/visitjamaica on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/myjamaica/or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/myjamaicajtb. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.
