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A river rafting experience offered by Island Routes.

Island Routes reopens many Jamaica tours and activitiesThe Sandals-owned company shuttered its experiences while Jamaica was recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

The Sandals Dunn’s River reopened to guests on Dec. 6 after being closed since Hurricane Melissa.

Five weeks after Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica tourism says it's ready for the winter seasonTravel Weekly visited Jamaica last week, and tourism officials said it was on track to have most of its infrastructure open by...

Travel advisor Sarah Sadowski at the Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay.

How one advisor is aiding Jamaica's hurricane recoverySarah Sadowski has pledged to donate 5% of all commission she earns on Jamaica bookings toward storm relief, all the while...

On Nov. 12, Carnival made its first Ocho Rios call since Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica.

Jamaica is making big strides in recovery from Hurricane Melissa"The visitor experience is coming back fast," said Philip Rose, deputy director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Damage from Hurricane Melissa at the Sandals South Coast.

Sandals' Adam Stewart gives update on hurricane-damaged Jamaica resortsSandals' three resorts that sustained the most damage will be upgraded to a "2.0 level," Stewart said.

Jamaica tourism official delivers 'encouraging' message

Jamaica tourism official delivers 'encouraging' message"The most empowering thing I saw was locals -- mostly hospitality workers -- showing up for work the day after the hurricane,"...

Travel advisors have gotten requests from clients who want to visit Jamaica early next year to support its recovery.

How travel advisors responded to Hurricane Melissa's impactAdvisors have been re-accommodating clients at alternative destinations, but they've also heard many express a desire to return...

Hurricane Melissa recovery: Sandals plans to reopen five Jamaica resorts on Dec. 6Three other Sandals resorts on the island are scheduled to reopen May 30.

A file photo of the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa forces temporary closure of Hyatt resorts in JamaicaHyatt said it is "conducting a detailed assessment to determine the extent of the physical damage to all properties."

Jamaica tourism minister: Tourism will be 'fully operational' by Dec. 15

Jamaica tourism minister: Tourism will be 'fully operational' by Dec. 15Saying "recovery cannot be left to chance," Edmund Bartlett said Jamaica's Ministry of Tourism has activated a Hurricane...

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