Jamaica and its tourism industry celebrated a historic night at the 2025 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, held at the Sandals Grande St Lucian in St Lucia. The event, which brought together government leaders and hospitality professionals, highlighted the Caribbean nation’s exceptional achievements in travel and tourism. Jamaica was crowned the Caribbean’s Leading Destination for the 19th consecutive year, while the Jamaica Tourist Board secured the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board award for the 17th straight year. Additionally, the Port of Ocho Rios and the Port of Montego Bay were recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port and Leading Home Port, respectively. Jamaica also claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination 2025. Sandals and Beaches resorts were the stars of the evening, collectively winning 16 awards. Sandals Resorts International was named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for the 32nd year in a row, while Beaches Turks and Caicos celebrated its 18th win as the Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort. Other notable wins included Sandals Dunn’s River as the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort and Sandals South Coast as the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort. Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, emphasized the dedication of the team and the commitment to evolving guest experiences. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett praised the resilience and hard work of Jamaica’s tourism stakeholders, urging them to build on this success. Other Jamaican winners included Island Routes, Chukka Caribbean Adventures, and Rose Hall Great House Tour, showcasing the nation’s diverse tourism offerings.