Widely touted as one of the world’s largest and renowned travel sites, the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice 2010 Best Destinations gave travelers the opportunity to rate their favourite destination in different categories.
For the Top 10 Romance Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico and Top 10 Relaxation & Spa Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico, Negril was at number four respectively. In the category of Beach & Sun Destinations in the World, Negril was placed seventh out of ten other destinations in the world. Top 25 Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico they were number 21 and in the Top 10 Nightlife Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico, Negril was eighth.
According to Evelyn Smith, chairperson for the Negril Chapter of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Negril’s variety of small, medium and large properties coupled with its unique product offering contributed to their success.
“We try to engage a variety of travel options. For Negril 85 percent of the properties small entities (fewer than 100 rooms) and therefore this offers a very intimate environment that is heavily driven on guest services” she explained.
In addition, Smith quipped that the annual Appleton Dream Weekend held during the Independence weekend is one of the factors why Negril has secured a spot on the Trip Advisor’s Top 10 Nightlife Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico.
She noted that their niche market of boutique options for spa has also played a role in Negril copping an award in the Top 10 Relaxation & Spa Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico.
Nonetheless, the JHTA chairperson stressed the importance of continuing this momentum through “our small properties becoming more e-savvy by using blogs and social site to keep the buzz out there about Negril”.
Among the other Jamaican tourist destinations that were awarded are:
Ocho Rios
Top 25 Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico: Ranked at 10
Top 10 Relaxation & Spa Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico: 10
Montego Bay
Top 10 Family Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico: 9th
Top 25 Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico: rank 23rd
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