TORONTO — As Jamaica pushes ahead with recovery and relief efforts post-Melissa, Canadian travel advisors are invited to join a virtual Town Hall hosted by none other than Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International.
“Travel advisors, itʻs Adam Stewart. Join me Thursday, November 13 at 1 p.m. for a Town Hall. Weʻre going to talk about Jamaica, weʻre going to talk about Sandals and Beaches Resorts and everything thatʻs happening,” said Stewart in a new Instagram Reel.
The online Town Hall has been created especially for Sandals’ valued travel advisors.
The event will include important updates and insights into Jamaica’s tourism landscape and what’s coming up for Sandals and Beaches Resorts following Hurricane Melissa. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from Stewart, as he discusses recovery efforts, the island’s shared path forward, and Sandals’ continued commitment to progress, excellence and community across Jamaica.
“Thank you so much for the love youʻve shown our country and our people. I look forward to talking to you more,” said Stewart.
Travel advisors can register here for the virtual Town Hall, scheduled for this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. EST.
In the words of Gary Sadler, EVP, Sales & Industry Relations, Unique Vacations Inc.: “Folks, mark your calendars! This is an important opportunity to get firsthand insight into Jamaica’s recovery and hear what’s ahead for Sandals and Beaches Resorts as we continue to move forward – together, stronger than ever. Don’t miss it!”
SANDALS REOPENING DATES
Last week Sandals Resorts International announced plans to reopen five of its resorts in Jamaica – Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril – on Dec. 6, 2025.
The company said its remaining three resorts in Jamaica – Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast – will follow a longer restoration schedule, reopening on May 30, 2026.
TOUR OPERATOR UPDATES
Earlier this month Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said he expected the island’s tourism sector to be back to normal by Dec. 15, the start of the island’s peak tourism season.
Canada’s biggest tour operators have temporarily paused their Jamaica programs, standing by and ready to deliver plenty of travellers to the popular island.
Both ACV and Sunwing Vacations have paused their Jamaica program until Nov. 15.
WestJet Vacations has also suspended travel to Jamaica through Nov. 15, adding that “this date may be extended as recovery efforts continue.”
WestJet meanwhile has extended its flexible rebooking policy for passengers booked to Montego Bay. The policy has now been extended through Jan. 4, 2026.
Transat has updated its Jamaica information as well. In a new update posted yesterday, Transat is pausing its Jamaica program through Nov. 22.
MORE RESORT REOPENINGS
Jamaica properties including Couples Resorts and Round Hill are targeting December dates for their reopenings.
Couples Resorts says it looks forward to welcoming guests back starting Dec. 1, while Round Hill Hotel & Villas will reopen on Dec. 8.
Hyatt Inclusive Collection has temporarily suspended operations at eight of its Jamaica properties, with new reservations on pause through Jan. 31, 2026, at Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Dreams Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Secrets St. James Montego Bay, Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa and Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica.
Meanwhile Hyatt hotels throughout Jamaica will continue to waive cancellation fees for reservations through Jan. 31, 2026.
Last week RIU Hotels and Resorts indicated that its targeted reopening dates are Nov. 15 for Riu Negril, Nov. 20 for Riu Montego Bay and Dec. 15 for Riu Palace Aquarelle. Riu Ocho Rios was the least impacted by Melissa and reopened for bookings on Nov. 9.
The Jamaica Tourist Board’s FAQ page is here.
