KINGSTON — Jamaica’s tourism industry is cheering another win: the reopening of Princess Senses The Mangrove.

One of two Princess Hotels & Resorts properties on the island, the 415-key adults only Princess Senses The Mangrove is the first Princess property to reopen post-Hurricane Melissa.

The second property, the 590-key Princess Grand Jamaica, is slated to open March 1.

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, welcomed the development as a tangible sign that recovery efforts are translating into real economic benefits.

“The reopening of 415 rooms and the return of 800 workers at Princess Resorts represent a major step forward in Jamaica’s tourism recovery,” said Minister Bartlett. “This is about restoring livelihoods, strengthening communities, and ensuring that our tourism growth remains inclusive and sustainable.”

Other large chains that have already reopened their room stock include Sandals Resorts and RIU Hotels.

Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White, emphasized the significance of the reopening in meeting rising travel demand and reinforcing the island’s competitiveness. “We are seeing strong and sustained interest in Jamaica across our major markets, and the return of this room inventory is both timely and strategic,” said White. “This underscores the confidence global hotel partners have in Jamaica as a resilient and high-performing destination.”

White and Minister Bartlett note that more rooms enhance Jamaica’s ability to accommodate increased visitor arrivals, while the return of workers strengthens service delivery across the sector, which remains one of the country’s largest employers.

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, addressing the audience at the reopening of Princess Senses The Mangrove Resort on Feb. 1, 2026

At the reopening ceremony this past Sunday, Enrico Pezzoli, Managing Director, Princess Hotels and Resorts, Jamaica, said: “The past period invited reflection and growth. It challenged us to look closely at who we are and how we serve, and it encouraged us to return stronger, more focused, and more intentional in everything we do. I am deeply proud of our team for their professionalism, adaptability, and continued belief in this vision.”

Minister Bartlett added: “We are seeing stronger efforts by all our hotel partners who are working to get back on stream ahead of their original timelines. This is a testament to our commitment to a full reopening to build resilience and ensure the sector’s growth delivers long-term economic benefits for the Jamaican people.”

More information on Jamaica’s recovery updates can be found here.