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The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), and by extension, the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter, extend heartfelt congr...
14/10/2026

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), and by extension, the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter, extend heartfelt congratulations to Jamaica’s World Travel Awards 2026 winners.

We commend the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), our valued travel partners and tourism stakeholders for their continued commitment to destination promotion, collaboration and excellence.

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter is especially proud of its members whose achievements reflect the high standards, exceptional hospitality and outstanding visitor experiences that distinguish Montego Bay and Jamaica.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we recognise that every award represents the collective contribution of the many individuals and organisations working tirelessly to advance Jamaica’s tourism industry.

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter pays tribute to Richard Bourke, former JHTA Montego Bay Chapter Chairman and a distinguishe...
25/09/2026

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter pays tribute to Richard Bourke, former JHTA Montego Bay Chapter Chairman and a distinguished figure whose decades of service helped shape Jamaica’s tourism and hospitality landscape.

Richard’s journey in tourism began in 1982, when an unexpected opportunity took him from Kingston to Negril and marked the beginning of a career spanning more than three decades. From his early days in hotel operations, he progressed through several leadership roles, including hotel general manager, watersports operator and senior tourism executive.

He served on the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s National Executive Council and as Chairman of the Montego Bay Chapter for three years.

In 2020, he reflected on having spent 38 years in tourism and described the industry as the foundation of his professional journey and the source of many of the opportunities that shaped his life.

Richard is also the co-founder of the renowned JHTA Montego Bay's charity event " A Celebration of Fine Jamaican Cuisine." The fundraiser further reflected his commitment to giving back as he was among those who helped build the event into a vehicle through which the tourism industry could support communities and charitable causes across Western Jamaica. The event has subsequently raised millions of dollars for organisations supporting children, education and vulnerable families.

Richard Bourke will be remembered not only for his accomplishments as a tourism professional, but for his leadership, generosity, passion for Jamaica and belief in the power of collaboration.

His career represented a life deeply intertwined with tourism, Montego Bay and the people who make Jamaica’s hospitality industry what it is.

The legacy he leaves behind will remain in our hearts and in the story of Jamaica’s tourism industry.

May his soul Rest In Peace!

Carol Bourke

After a decade operating as Zoëtry Montego Bay, the 49-room property has returned to its original identity as Coyaba Bea...
23/09/2026

After a decade operating as Zoëtry Montego Bay, the 49-room property has returned to its original identity as Coyaba Beach Resort & Club, with Jamaican owners Kevin and Joanna Robertson resuming direct management.

The transition marks the return of a familiar name to Montego Bay’s tourism landscape, with the property retaining its locally owned identity throughout its decade-long management arrangement with an international hotel group.

Coyaba has reopened 32 of its 49 rooms, with the remaining inventory expected to return by October. The resort is currently operating on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with plans to reintroduce its all-inclusive offering later this year.

The return has also brought back members of the Coyaba team, with 44 employees currently on staff, including several former employees. Executive Chef Kavin Graham, who began his career at Coyaba at age 19, is among those returning to the property.

The reopening adds to Montego Bay’s recovering accommodation inventory and signals the return of a recognised Jamaican-owned resort brand to the city’s tourism product.

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter joined several tourism stakeholders at the SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica Community Connec...
21/09/2026

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter joined several tourism stakeholders at the SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica Community Connect Brunch, held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the White Witch Golf Course Clubhouse in Rose Hall, St. James.

The event brought together industry partners and supporters in recognition of SOS Children’s Villages’ continued work supporting children and families across Jamaica.

Support for SOS Children’s Villages remains a key outreach initiative for the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter, with the Chapter and several of its members contributing resources and assistance to the organisation.

The partnership has taken on added importance through the organisation’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery Drive, with tourism partners supporting restoration efforts. Most recently, Secrets St. James, Secrets Wild Orchid and Breathless Montego Bay donated furniture to assist with the recovery and rebuilding process.

The JHTA Montego Bay Chapter continues to encourage collaboration among tourism stakeholders to strengthen community resilience and support initiatives that positively impact Jamaica’s most vulnerable communities.

Several properties in the region are scheduled to return to the market over the coming months. These include Sandals Mon...
21/09/2026

Several properties in the region are scheduled to return to the market over the coming months. These include Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Caribbean Cay, formerly Sandals Royal Caribbean, as well as MGM Muthu Crystal Cove and MGM Muthu Diamond Lagoon, formerly Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach and Royal Decameron Montego Beach. These properties are scheduled for December 2026 reopening.

The first quarter of 2027 is expected to bring another significant increase in Montego Bay's available inventory, with Catalonia Montego Bay, Dreams Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jewel Grande, Breathless Montego Bay, Secrets St James and Secrets Wild Orchid among the properties listed for reopening.

Half Moon's Founders' Cove accommodation is continuing its phased return, with the remaining section scheduled to reopen on October 1.

SeaGarden Resorts has also used its recovery period to rebuild and expand. The Montego Bay property reopened 100 of its 214 rooms on September 1 and expects the remainder of its existing inventory to return progressively, with the full existing room stock anticipated by February 2027. The property is also expanding toward approximately 300 rooms and developing upgraded guestrooms, a new lobby lounge and a beachside restaurant on Kent Avenue.

UNICO Montego Bay is scheduled to open in March 2027 with a 451-room beachfront resort.

Another notable product development is the return of Coyaba to Jamaican ownership and operation. The 49-room property, previously operating as Zoëtry Montego Bay, is returning to its Coyaba identity under Jamaican owners Kevin and Joanna Robertson.

Today, September 19, 2026, the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter joins stakeholders, businesses, community groups and volunteers ...
19/09/2026

Today, September 19, 2026, the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter joins stakeholders, businesses, community groups and volunteers across Jamaica in observing International Coastal Cleanup Day.

A clean and healthy marine ecosystem supports tourism, protects livelihoods, enhances the visitor experience and contributes to the quality of life for residents. As a leading tourism destination, preserving our beaches, waterways and surrounding environment is essential to the sustainable future of Montego Bay.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible tourism and stronger communities.

Members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Montego Bay Chapter used the 2026 staging of the Jamaica Pro...
18/09/2026

Members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Montego Bay Chapter used the 2026 staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) to reconnect with international buyers, strengthen trade relationships and showcase the recovery, renewed capacity and emerging opportunities within Montego Bay’s tourism product.

Held from September 14–17 at Moon Palace Jamaica in Ocho Rios, JAPEX 2026 brought together tourism suppliers, international buyers, travel advisors and industry stakeholders for business-to-business engagement, product updates and destination development discussions.

JHTA Montego Bay members leveraged JAPEX to update buyers on reopening timelines, returning room inventory, renovations, enhanced facilities and new guest experiences, reinforcing Montego Bay’s position as a major gateway and tourism hub.

Despite operating with reduced room capacity following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica recorded approximately 2.34 million visitor arrivals and US$2.5 billion in tourism earnings between January and August 2026.

“JAPEX provides an important opportunity for our members to remain visible in the international marketplace, communicate where we are in the recovery process and, importantly, demonstrate what is new and what is next for Montego Bay,” said Kerry Ann Quallo-Casserly, Chair of the JHTA Montego Bay Chapter.

18/09/2026

A significant milestone for Jamaica’s tourism recovery as approximately 1,200 employees return to work with the reopening of Royalton Blue Waters and Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters in Trelawny.

For the tourism industry, reopening resorts means more than restoring rooms. It restores livelihoods, strengthens communities and reactivates the workforce that powers hospitality.

People are back. Jobs are back. Tourism is rebuilding.

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reopened Royalton Blue Waters and Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters in Trelawny, returning 578...
18/09/2026

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reopened Royalton Blue Waters and Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters in Trelawny, returning 578 rooms to Jamaica’s tourism inventory following an approximately 11-month closure after Hurricane Melissa.

The reopening has also brought approximately 1,200 employees back to work, providing a boost to the tourism workforce and the wider Trelawny economy.

Both resorts underwent extensive repairs, refurbishment and upgrades, including refreshed guestrooms, redesigned lobby and common areas, enhanced poolside facilities and new signage.

The properties have resumed operations with 11 restaurants, nine bars and five swimming pools, alongside enhanced guest services and improvements to selected room categories.

The return of the two resorts follows the reopening of Royalton’s three Negril properties in August, further restoring the company’s room inventory and strengthening Jamaica’s accommodation capacity as the tourism sector continues its recovery.

The renewed focus on the redevelopment of Montego Bay’s waterfront and Hip Strip presents an opportunity to strengthen t...
16/09/2026

The renewed focus on the redevelopment of Montego Bay’s waterfront and Hip Strip presents an opportunity to strengthen the city’s position as Jamaica’s leading tourism destination while enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that discussions are underway to revisit the redevelopment of the two iconic areas, with a stakeholder meeting scheduled for October 2 involving key government agencies and other stakeholders.

For the tourism industry, the proposed redevelopment offers an opportunity to create a more vibrant, accessible and resilient destination, while strengthening linkages among hotels, attractions, restaurants, entertainment, retail and small and medium-sized tourism enterprises.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, stakeholders will be looking toward a comprehensive vision that incorporates visitor experience, safety, aesthetics, mobility, sustainability, climate resilience and investment opportunities.

The renewed agenda also comes as Jamaica advances its broader post-Hurricane Melissa recovery and rebuilding efforts, creating an opportunity to not only restore Montego Bay but strategically reimagine its tourism spaces for the future.

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