One Love Affair gala honoring its 50 top producing travel advisors. This year’s celebration took place from December 12 to 15, 2024, at the newly opened Princess Grand Jamaica and Princess Senses The Mangrove in Green Island, Hanover.

Jamaica puts a very high value on their dedicated travel specialists, who are responsible for generating a large portion of travel to Jamaica. In recognition of their contributions, Jamaica’s One Love Affair provides a complimentary trip including an awards ceremony annually for their 50 top-producing travel specialists.

The curated itinerary included a three-night stay and site tour of the brand-new Princess Grand Resort in Negril , excursions hosted by top island tour operators like Island Routes, and the culmination celebration “One Love Affair: An Eco-Chic Soiree.” This year, the celebration’s theme was sustainability, something that they keep hearing as being important to agents and their clients.

During the event, the JTB announced special booking incentives for travel advisors, offering discounts of up to 50% for bookings made by January 10, 2025, for travel through December 23, 2025. Additionally, a new loyalty program was introduced to reward advisors for their continued support.

The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Most Honorable Andrew Holness echoed his remarks made at the Jamaica Love Showcase (Oct. 2024) of upgrading infrastructure of “dual-carriage roadways” and new airports to better connect visitors to different parts of the island.

Princess Grand Resort
The host hotel for this year’s event was the new Princess Grand Jamaica, now open in Green Island, Jamaica. This all-inclusive family resort welcomed the top 50 Jamaica Travel Specialists and their guests from the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain to celebrate with a “Jamaica One Love Affair”.

The resort staff is friendly and efficient. They handle check-ins quickly and take guests to their rooms using electric golf carts. Upon arrival, the bellhop gives room orientation.
The Princess Grand has 540 spacious suites, all with ocean views. The rooms are bright and comfortable, perfect for enjoying sunsets or sharing pictures using the free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Each suite has a bathtub with a curtain for privacy, a shower area with two rain shower heads, and a separate toilet area with a phone.

For an upgraded experience, there are 108 Swim-out Princess Junior Suites with private terraces and sun beds in shallow pools, leading to semi-private infinity pools. The Swim-out Princess Luxury Junior Suites add hydromassage hot tubs to the mix. Guests staying on upper floors enjoy terraces with sun lounges.

Families can choose the Princess Family Junior Suites, featuring boat-themed bunk beds and personalized robes, towels, and slippers for kids (maximum two kids). Larger groups might prefer the Swim-out Platinum Junior Suite, with one king bed, two queen beds, a terrace, and semi-private pool access. The Imperial One-Bedroom Master Suite offers a separate bedroom and Platinum Club benefits. For ultimate luxury, the Two-Bedroom Master Suite accommodates up to six guests and includes personalized kids’ bath items.

Fun for All Ages
The Wild Princess Aquatic Park is a hit with guests of all ages. It features splash pools, bouncing domes with water geysers, multiple water slides, and two spiral slides. Smaller children have their own area with kid-sized attractions and attentive lifeguards.

Children ages 3-12 can join a full day of activities at the supervised Kids Club. The colorful, clean space includes a gaming area, a quiet room, and a small theater with nightly shows starting at 8 PM. There’s also a creative zone for painting and coloring. Outdoor activities include nature walks, playground games, and music and movement sessions.

Dining Delights
Guests can choose from nine restaurants and eight bars. The Food Market serves a wide buffet of local and international dishes. Highchairs are available for younger diners. For beachfront dining, visit the Reef Restaurant’s La Choza Marketplace.

Adults can enjoy cocktails at the Oasis Beach Bar or sample wines at the Divino Bar. The Jamrock Restaurant offers Jamaican-Caribbean flavors in a vibrant setting. Fusion 360 serves Asian cuisine in exciting flavor combinations, while El Delirio (Mexican) and Il Palazzo (Italian) offer a la carte dining. Sports fans can watch their favorite teams at the multi-screen MVP Sports Bar, and coffee lovers can grab a fresh cup anytime at the 24/7 Blue Mountain Café.

Stay Active
Your clients can stay fit at the oceanfront fitness and wellness center. The facility has a spinning room, free weights, cardio machines, and a massage cabin. Other options include tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts. Guests can also enjoy yoga, archery, and water sports. Every morning, attendants groom the beach to prepare for the day’s activities like kayaking, catamaran sailing, snorkeling, and water aerobics. Scuba diving is available for an extra fee.

A Perfect Escape
The Grand Princess Jamaica offers a mix of relaxation, adventure, and dining options. It’s an ideal destination for families, couples, and anyone looking for a memorable vacation.

Visit: www.princess-hotels.com/en/jamaica/princess-grand-jamaica for more information.