Organizations
Which organization is responsible for the worldwide tourism marketing and promotion for Jamaica?
JTB (Jamaica Tourist Board)
Which popular tourist destination is believed to have been the site of the famous battle of "Las Chorreras", fought in 1657 between the Spanish and the English for possession of the island?
Dunn's River Falls
Define Cultural Tourism.
Cultural tourism is where travelers engage with a country or religion’s culture, especially the lifestyle and other elements that shaped the life of the people. Tourists get immersed with related activities such as rituals and festivals.
Which organization assists member countries, particularly the smaller member countries with minimal promotional budgets, to maximize their marketing impact through a collective forum?
CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization)
Once known as the 'richest and wickedest' city.
Port Royal
Define Gastronomy.
Gastronomic tourism is a type of tourism that is based on visiting food producers, food festivals, restaurants and special places in order to taste a special type of food, to watch a food being produced or to eat a food cooked by a famous chef.
Which organization promotes the value of tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability, and offers leadership and support in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide?
UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization)
Home of the first black billionaire in Jamaica.
Devon House
Define Ecotourism.
Ecotourism involves visiting undisturbed natural areas. It promotes conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people.
Which organization is responsible for the management and promotion of Jamaica’s tourism product?
Ministry of Tourism
The innermost cavern of this destination contains a crystal-clear underground lake, while on the outside, you can throw a coin and make a wish in the wishing well.
Green Grotto Cave
They revel in adventure, immerse themselves in the local community, and, whether they’re alone or in a group, tend to move without a plan or set itinerary.
The Drifter
Which organization would you contact to get your business promoted?
JTB (Jamaica Tourist Board)
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the western hemisphere.
Castleton Gardens
Define Sustainable Tourism.
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities.