Half Moon Hosts Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX)

The classic and luxury oriented Half Moon Resort will be the hosts of the largest and most important trade fair for travel agents, tour operators and wholesalers, this May in Jamaica. Delegates of the Jamaica Tourism Board will have the opportunity of experiencing the first class comforts of five star cuisine, beautifully manicured gardens and walking paths along the ocean, and old world charm and gentility. Half Moon Resort is located in the exclusive Rose Hall area of Montego Bay, and offers world class convention services.

Sponsored by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), JAPEX is the quintessential business event that offers participants an ideal stage for the meeting of the Jamaican tourism product suppliers with travel agencies, wholesalers and tour operators in Europe and the Americas. This will take place in an open, expansive and tranquil setting, combining business with relaxation and pleasure, ensuring the participants the best of both worlds.

JAPEX provides an engaging setting for international buyers, travel wholesalers and tour operators to learn about Jamaica’s tourism product,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism and Chairman, Jamaica Tourist Board. “Such a forum provides a great opportunity for our local tourism partners to have direct interaction with the trade partners to update them on new developments.

According to the president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, Wayne Cummings annual travel fair will provide an ideal opportunity for attendees to see directly the spectacular development that has made Jamaica a more desirable tourist destination.

“Jamaica's tourism industry has been experiencing a continuous process of growth and improvements, with exciting new attractions being added by the product and service providers. Our history, culture, cuisine and world renowned music, catapult us into a different level of tourism packages and pleasures. We are now delighted to have broader participation from Latin America, and Half Moon is now courting groups, conventions, family and honeymooners to experience the many attractions for both adults and kids. Be it fine dining, lounging on the beach, tennis, indulging in five star spa massages or relaxing to gentle rhythms, one has all of the ingredients for experiencing a relaxing and nostalgic vacation. As a Jamaican, I am proud of all we have to offer the visitor, and it is an honor for Half Moon Resort to be chosen as the ideal setting for JAPEX in 2010, “said sales director, Myrtle Dwyer.