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The Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.

Hyatt targets early 2027 reopening for resorts in Montego Bay, JamaicaThe resorts have been closed since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica last October.

The Sandals South Coast is now scheduled to reopen Nov. 18.

Sandals will take more time to upgrade Jamaica resorts with hurricane damageThe company will spend $200 million on the Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast, postponing...

A group of travel advisors listen to instruction outside of Catherine Hall Primary School, where they painted and organized donations.

ALG Vacations comes to Jamaica's aidThe tour packager organized a volunteer fam to Jamaica, providing donations and support to communities affected by Hurricane...

Volunteering travel advisors listen to instructions outside of Catherine Hall Primary School, where they paint and organize donations.

Dispatch, Jamaica: Community service with ALG VacationsALG Vacations is hosting a voluntourism fam in Montego Bay, helping with the destination's ongoing recovery from Hurricane...

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,"...

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