Island Routes Reopens Jamaica Tours as Jamaica Accelerates Post-Hurricane Recovery
Island Routes has restarted many of its top Jamaica excursions after Hurricane Melissa, supporting the island’s rapid tourism recovery ahead of the winter season.
Island Routes has restarted many of its top Jamaica excursions after Hurricane Melissa, supporting the island’s rapid tourism recovery ahead of the winter season.
Jamaica is rapidly restoring its tourism sector after Hurricane Melissa, aiming for near-full operations by December 15 as hotels, airports and attractions reopen across the island.
Jamaica has created a $1 billion relief fund to support tourism workers affected by Hurricane Melissa, combining government and private-sector contributions.
Sandals Resorts International will reopen five Jamaica properties on December 6 following Hurricane Melissa, with full islandwide tourism recovery expected by mid-December.
Hyatt Inclusive Collection has suspended operations at its Montego Bay resorts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, halting new reservations through January 31.
Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a coordinated recovery plan to fully restore tourism operations by December 15 following Hurricane Melissa’s impact.
Hurricane Melissa left at least 49 dead across the northern Caribbean and billions in damage. As search-and-rescue efforts intensify, airlines, cruise lines, and hotels mobilize aid while cautiously restoring operations.
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of 2025, has caused widespread destruction across Jamaica and Cuba, grounding flights, shutting ports, and displacing hundreds of thousands.
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 storm and is set to hit Jamaica and neighbouring islands, triggering mass cancellations and travel disruptions across the Caribbean.