Jamaica resorts win Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards

Several of Jamaica's top resorts were included on this year's influential Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Awards rankings. Jamaica's regions also won top slots, with Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios ranking as three of the top destinations in the Caribbean. Negril was also recognised as one of the world's best beaches while Jamaica's Polkerris in Montego Bay was honoured as the number-one property in the Best B&Bs and Inns in the Caribbean category.

The 10th annual Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Awards ranks hotels and destinations in the categories of Best Luxury and Bargain, Best for Service, Best B&Bs and Inns, Best All-Inclusive, Best Spa, Best Trendiest, Best Destinations, Best Beaches, and Best Food and Wine Destinations. Properties and destinations recognised on this year's lists were from 30 countries and eight regions worldwide. The winners from Jamaica are listed in the table.

"We're grateful to be recognised by Trip Advisor's travellers," said Jamaica Director of Tourism John Lynch. "There are many properties in Jamaica that provide world-renowned hospitality. These awards are a testament to the island's commitment to offer consistent quality and service."

About Jamaica Tourist Board

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2010. Also in 2010, Jamaica earned the WTA's vote for the World's Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean's Leading Destination and Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination for the fourth consecutive year. Additionally, Montego Bay was named the World's Leading Beach Destination; Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean's Leading Airport. JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Mexico, DŸsseldorf, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica, go to the JTB's website at www.visitjamaica.com, or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitjamaica, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/visitjamaicanow or on YouTube at www.youtube.com/aboutjamaicajtb.