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Jamaica: A trip to fam-tasy land

It gave the world reggae and was the birthplace of the all-inclusive, and when it comes to tourism, Jamaica is a slick operator with a big personality. It does have a mixed reputation though, and its edginess is often front of mind when clients are considering a trip to the Caribbean. In a bid ...  More >
10 October 2011

Jersey: How to sell it to younger travellers

While it’s unlikely that Jersey will ever feature in a Club 18-30 brochure, it is beginning to attract a younger crowd. Operators are reporting a rise in clients in their 30s and 40s visiting the island for short breaks. It makes sense. Just a 40-minute flight from Gatwick – and with air links ...  More >
28 July 2011

Jamaica overview: News, features and travel fact file

Jamaica overview: News, features and travel fact file
Jamaica has long attracted tourists with its excellent beaches, great reef diving and laid-back lifestyle. While independent travellers after a harder cultural experience will find plenty here - there are the histories of reggae music, coffee and rum production and the slave trade to ...  More >
26 August 2010

Jerusalem aims for 8 million more visitors by 2020

The Mayor of Jerusalem has unveiled plans to increase visitor to 10 million a year in the next decade. The total visitor number sits at 2 million but Mayor Nir Barkat believes the city is one of the world’s most important brands which should be reflected in footfall. He explained: “There are 3.4 ...  More >
24 March 2010

Jamaica: New hotels and attractions for 2010

While the economic downturn has seen many destinations shy away from expansion, Jamaica is bucking the trend with new attractions, increased airlift and more room capacity for 2010.  Combined with aggressive discounting by hoteliers and the pound’s strength against the Caribbean ...  More >
06 January 2010

Jamaica: What to see and do in Ocho, Montego and Negril

Jo Cooke looks at some of the best sights, attractions and activities around Jamaica's 'big three' resorts - Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril Jamaica's ‘big three’, as the north coast resorts of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril are collectively known, each have a distinct personality. ...  More >
26 February 2009

Jersey Tourism fights back after child abuse shame

Jersey Tourism fights back after child abuse shame
When news of sex abuse in a former Jersey children’s home broke, it came just as the peaks market began to slow in late February. The destination had almost completed its beginning-of-year sales campaign. But it now faced big problems as newspapers on both sides of the Channel filled up lurid ...  More >
04 September 2008

John Fair: cruise demands a bespoke approach from travel agents

With the number of British cruise passengers set to hit 1.5 million in 2008, and a flurry of ship launches afoot, there is much talk about getting the next generation of cruisers to make that first booking. The Passenger Shipping Association estimates the repeat rate for first-time cruisers to ...  More >
10 April 2008

Japanese ski resorts come in from the cold

Until recently Japan seemed an unlikely choice for a skiing or snowboarding holiday. Crystal and Inghams raised a few eyebrows when they included it in brochures last season , but both operators say the country is now attracting a lot of interest. Although the numbers of people travelling ...  More >
03 January 2008

Join the Caribbean street party at WTM 2007

Julia Hendry, Caribbean Tourism Organisation The Caribbean Tourism Organisation and the Caribbean have had a successful year with a full programme of promotional activities that have kept the region at the forefront for the trade and consumers. World Travel Market provides a great ...  More >
01 November 2007

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