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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) recently hosted its second Discover Jamaica Webinar, captivating over 200 travel trade professionals from the GCC region. Building on the success of its inaugural session, this webinar showcased Jamaica’s unique appeal as a must-visit destination, highlighting its renowned all-inclusive resorts, luxury accommodations, top attractions, annual events, and delectable gastronomy. The session was presented by the JTB’s GCC Trade Representative Office, Buzz Travel Marketing Middle East, with insights from Torrance Lewis, District Sales Manager of the JTB. A special feature of this webinar was the participation of Karisma Hotels and Resorts, whose representative spotlighted their signature all-inclusive experiences, emphasizing their world-class luxury offerings. “Expanding our reach in the GCC market is a critical part of Jamaica’s global tourism strategy,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board. “By equipping travel professionals with in-depth knowledge about Jamaica’s premium offerings, we’re fostering partnerships that will drive visitor growth, promote cultural exchange, and position our island as a preferred destination for high-value travelers from the region.” “This series webinar is another step in our journey to firmly establish Jamaica as an emerging travel destination for the GCC market,” said Torrance Lewis, District Sales Manager of the Jamaica Tourist Board. “By showcasing our unmatched all-inclusive resorts, signature properties and services, luxury experiences, vibrant culture, and unique attractions, we aim to empower our travel trade partners with the knowledge and tools to inspire their clients to explore the beauty and charm of our island.” Attendees also had the chance to deepen their understanding of Jamaica’s allure, from luxurious resorts to cultural and adventure-filled activities like Dunn’s River Falls and Jamaican gastronomy. The event concluded with a much-anticipated raffle sponsored …

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) recently hosted its first-ever Discover Jamaica Webinar for travel trade professionals in the GCC region, marking a significant step in promoting Jamaica as a premier destination to this key market. The event, held in collaboration with JTB’s GCC trade representative office, Buzz Travel Marketing Middle East, attracted an impressive registration of over 400 travel trade professionals from across the region. The webinar featured insights from Torrance Lewis, Jamaica Tourist Board’s District Sales Manager, alongside expert presenters from Buzz Travel Marketing. Participants were introduced to Jamaica’s world-class tourism offerings, highlighting the island’s luxurious resorts, vibrant culture, adventure experiences, and authentic culinary delights. “Together with our team on the ground, engaging with the GCC travel trade through this webinar highlights our commitment to building meaningful connections in the region. By showcasing Jamaica’s luxurious accommodations, rich cultural heritage, and thrilling adventures, we aim to position our island as a top-tier destination for GCC travelers seeking unforgettable experiences,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism of Jamaica Tourist Board. “The Discover Jamaica Webinar demonstrates our dedicated efforts to establish Jamaica’s presence in the GCC travel market. It provided an ideal platform to present the diverse tourism offerings of the island, that is tailored to the GCC audience with its appreciation of extraordinary travel experiences, exclusivity, and rich culture,” said Torrance Lewis, District Sales Manager of the Jamaica Tourist Board. To close the event, a raffle was drawn among attendees, with the grand prize valued at AED 19,000. The package for two included stays at the prestigious Round Hill Hotel and Villas and Half Moon Resort, access to VIP Attractions Lounge in Montego Bay Airport, meet-and-greet services, a catamaran cruise, and …

VisitBritain and the UK Government Home Office will conduct a special webinar on Monday 13th November at 12noon (UAE time) titled, “Visit Britain with the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)”to learn more about the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) which will replace the Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) in Qatar from October 2023 and throughout the GCC in February 2024. 2023 has been a huge year for Britain with the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, London’s luxury hotel boom and a year-round calendar bursting with festivals and events. 2024 is set to be another GREAT year in Britain – from innovative cutting-edge entertainment venues and world-class sporting events to wellness retreats and luxury hotels, there’s never been a more exciting time to discover Britain’s vibrant cities and lush. countryside. Travelling to the UK is set to be even easier and more affordable for GCC nationals, with the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. Launching for Qatari nationals in October 2023, followed by nationals of all other GCC nations and Jordan in February 2024, the new ETA will open up boundless opportunities for travellers. For a nominal fee of only £10 per applicant, the ETA grants multiple entries to the UK over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever comes first. The application process is simple ensuring a seamless experience, with most applicants expected a response within days or even sooner.

In a few hours, you can join in for the first webinar – ‘Tourism in Spain’ in a tri-series that will kick off at 11am UAE time today. To participate please contact Crisna de Guzman at crisna.deguzman@ddppl.com or call +971505074618, +971554704200. Educate and update yourself about a country with its rich heritage and history that can really add on to your bucket list. Today you can gather knowledge about the destination, the weather, what to do, the most interesting and popular spots etc.

The Tourism Office of Spain invites the travel trade to learn more about the destination through its webinar titled ‘Spain will wait’ on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at 1100 hours (UAE). To participate please contact Crisna de Guzman at crisna.deguzman@ddppl.com or call +971505074618, +971554704200. This session will be covering two main destinations: Madrid and Barcelona. This will be an ideal opportunity to learn about the destination, its most known and unknown areas, what to do when in Spain, discover new itineraries, its weather, its culture; the series includes a whole new awareness of one of the most sought after European destinations in the world. The main goal of these sessions will be to create an inspiring, emphatic and informative content in an interactive environment to communicate with tomorrow’s travellers.