KINGSTON, Jamaica โ Jamaica took top honors in several key categories at the 2010 World Travel Awards Americas Gala, held on October 22 at the Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa in Jamaica.
For the fifth consecutive year Jamaica was recognized as the Caribbeanโs Leading Destination, while the Jamaica Tourist Board was recognized for the fourth consecutive year as the Caribbeanโs Leading Tourist Board. Jamaica also brought home accolades for the Caribbeanโs Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbeanโs Leading Cruise Port (Ocho Rios), Caribbeanโs Leading Airport (Sangster International Airport) and Caribbeanโs Leading Meetings & Conference Centre (Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston).
In celebrating Jamaicaโs tremendous success Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, expressed that winning the awards further underscore that as a brand Jamaica continues to stand tall. Minister Bartlett emphasized that being recognized by the World Travel Awards, is indeed a prestigious achievement, adding that the accolades and recognition speaks to the excellence and service quality assurance that visitors can expect when they select destination Jamaica.
โWeโre thrilled to again be recognized as a top Caribbean destination,โ said Jamaicaโs Director of Tourism John Lynch. โThese awards reaffirm that our tireless efforts to promote destination Jamaica, coupled with continued growth and refurbishment of our tourism infrastructure, have proven a successful strategy in positioning Jamaica as a tourism leader.โ
Many of Jamaicaโs resorts and travel partners were also recognized, further illustrating the destinationโs outstanding tourism product:
ยท Caribbean’s Leading Family All-Inclusive: Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
ยท Caribbean’s Leading Villa Resort: Round Hill Hotel & Villas
ยท Caribbeanโs Leading Travel Agency: Trafalgar Travel
ยท Caribbeanโs Leading Excursion Operator: Chukka Caribbean Adventures
ยท Caribbeanโs Leading Car Hire: Avis Car Rental Jamaica
ยท Jamaica’s Leading Golf Resort: Half Moon, Montego Bay
ยท Jamaica’s Leading Spa Resort: Half Moon, Montego Bay
ยท Jamaica’s Leading Hotel: Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa
ยท Jamaica’s Leading Resort: Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa
ยท Jamaica’s Leading Business Hotel: Spanish Court Hotel
ยท Jamaicaโs Leading Boutique Hotel: Strawberry Hill
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- โThese awards reaffirm that our tireless efforts to promote destination Jamaica, coupled with continued growth and refurbishment of our tourism infrastructure, have proven a successful strategy in positioning Jamaica as a tourism leader.
- Minister Bartlett emphasized that being recognized by the World Travel Awards, is indeed a prestigious achievement, adding that the accolades and recognition speaks to the excellence and service quality assurance that visitors can expect when they select destination Jamaica.
- For the fifth consecutive year Jamaica was recognized as the Caribbean's Leading Destination, while the Jamaica Tourist Board was recognized for the fourth consecutive year as the Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board.