Tourism Minister Welcomes International Recognition for Local Hotels

• Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has commended the three local properties that have been ranked among the top-10 hotels in the Caribbean and Central America in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.
• They are Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, at number four; S Hotel Montego Bay at number five; and S Hotel Kingston at number seven.
• Speaking with JIS News, he noted that the recognition by one of the most reputable travel outlets in the world is a testament to how Jamaica’s hospitality sector is viewed internationally and has further cemented the island’s position as a first-call destination of “the highest order”.
• The Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s most prestigious honours, determined by discerning readers who rate properties on service, design, location, and overall guest experience.
• General Manager of Jamaica Inn, Kyle Mais, expressed pride in the acknowledgement. Likewise, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of S Hotels Jamaica, Christopher Issa, said he was happy that both S properties have been recognised.

(Source JIS)