JTB releases 2015 FAM schedule

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in Canada has released a schedule for their upcoming familiarization tours for Canadian agents. The FAMs are scheduled during September and November and will highlight Jamaica’s resort areas of Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

Travel agents are invited to apply now for the tour departing from their closest major city.

FAMs depart via WestJet as follows:

• Winnipeg area – Sept. 10 to 17 (7 nights): $449 CAD
• Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – Sept. 19 to 24 (5 nights): $399 CAD
• Montreal area – Nov. 9 to 16 (7 nights): $499 CAD
• Calgary/Edmonton area – Nov. 23 to 30 (7 nights): $499 CAD

The cost includes return airline tickets via WestJet Airlines to/from Montego Bay, all meals, local transportation, sightseeing, all taxes, and shared accommodation in a twin-bedded room. Overnight hotel in Toronto (if required) will be the responsibility of the agent.

Application deadline is 15 days prior to departure. Successful applicants will be confirmed five days after the application deadline.

For more information and to register, visit: www.visitjamaica.com/canada and click on the “Fam Tours” tab.