Jamaica Tourism reopens strongly after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s tourism sector is rebounding steadily following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. In the seven weeks after the storm, the island welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors, reflecting renewed traveller confidence. Both Sangster International Airport and Norman Manley International Airport resumed operations quickly, while over 70% of hotel inventory is now open. Tourism arrivals in 2026 are projected to reach 70–80% of pre-hurricane levels as phased reopening continues.
Volt by TravClan partners Emerging Travel Group for Asia expansion
Volt by TravClan has entered a strategic partnership with Emerging Travel Group to supply hotel inventory through its global B2B API platform. The collaboration enables access to competitively priced hotels across India and Southeast Asia via fast, reliable integrations. By leveraging Volt’s directly contracted network and technology infrastructure, Emerging Travel Group will expand its accommodation portfolio in high-growth Asian markets, addressing challenges of fragmented inventory, slow response times, and limited local connectivity.
QuickBites
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
2013 — my first bike ride to Chakrata
A destination that completely surprised you?
Spiti Valley — rugged, raw, unreal, and deeply humbling.
What’s your hidden talent?
10m air pistol and rifle shooting — steady aim, steady mind.
One piece of advice to your 18-year-old self?
Take risks, fail fast, and trust the journey beyond comfort zones.
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
Overtourism — travel responsibly, protect places instead of popularising them.
– Suraj Sheoran,
General Manager – Kronokare Cosmetics Pvt Ltd
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