Jamaica Updates
Jamaica is ready to welcome your clients. Explore the latest destination updates and discover the hotels and experiences available for their next unforgettable.
Airports Open: Montego Bay (MBJ), Ocho Rios (OCJ) and Kingston (KIN).
Hotel Spotlight
Round Hill Hotel And Villas
John Pringle Drive, PO Box 64, Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
Located in Montego Bay, Round Hill Hotel And Villas is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Tryall Golf Club and Chukka Ocean Outpost at Sandy Bay. This beach hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Doctor’s Cave Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Dead End Beach.
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The Point, Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica
Located in Lucea, Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Chukka Ocean Outpost at Sandy Bay and Tryall Golf Club. This all-inclusive resort is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Doctor’s Cave Beach and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Seven Mile Beach.
Hotel Updates as of July 2026
| Classic Preferred Properties | Status | Estimated Re-opening |
| Jamaica Inn | Open | |
| Moon Palace Jamaica | Open | |
| S Hotel Jamaica | Open | |
| Goldeneye | Open | |
| Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa | Open | |
| Grand Palladium Jamaica | Open | |
| Azul Beach Resort Negril, by Karisma | Open | |
| Beaches Negril Resort and Spa | Open | |
| Sandals Dunns River | Open | |
| Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa | Open | |
| Sandals Ochi Rios Beach Resort | Open | |
| Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Open | |
| Round Hill Hotel and Villas | Open | |
| Half Moon Resort | Open | |
| Royalton Negril | Closed | 8/25/2026 |
| Royalton Hideaway Negril | Closed | 8/25/2026 |
| Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay | Closed | 9/15/2026 |
| Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters Montego Bay | Closed | 9/15/2026 |
| Zoetry Montego Bay Jamaica | Closed | 11/1/2026 |
| Sandals South Coast | Closed | 11/18/2026 |
| Sandals Montego Bay | Closed | 12/18/2026 |
| Sandals Caribbean Cay | Closed | 12/18/2026 |
| Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa | Closed | 2/1/2027 |
| Jewel Grand Montego Bay Resort and Spa | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
| Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
| Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
| Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
| Secrets St. James Montego Bay | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
| Breathless Montego Bay | Closed | 4/1/2027 |
Airline Updates
Kingston – KIN, Montego Bay – MBJ & Ocho Rios – OCJ are open
Delta Air Lines
- Travel Exception Policy
- Delta Air Lines is extending its waiver to assist customers who may be impacted by the infrastructure impact caused by Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay.
- Exception Policy Overview
- Delta is offering an exception for any customer with tickets issued on or before November 10, 2025, with impacted travel dates between October 30, 2025, and January 01, 2026. For these customers, Delta is allowing refunds for wholly unused or partially used tickets. Travel agents must document the PNR with the OSI and may issue a refund for tickets that are wholly unused but must contact Delta to refund partially used tickets.
To view complete policy details, please visit the Delta Professional Travel Agency Website.
- Delta is offering an exception for any customer with tickets issued on or before November 10, 2025, with impacted travel dates between October 30, 2025, and January 01, 2026. For these customers, Delta is allowing refunds for wholly unused or partially used tickets. Travel agents must document the PNR with the OSI and may issue a refund for tickets that are wholly unused but must contact Delta to refund partially used tickets.
United Airlines
- Permitted Changes
- Change fee and fare difference waived for new flights operated by United/United Express that depart between 7 days prior to – 7 days after the original travel date for originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and cities.
- For wholly rescheduled travel departing after January 31, 2026, or a change of departure or destination city, the change fee will be waived, but a difference in fare may apply.
- Rescheduled travel must begin within ticket validity permitted by the original ticket-issue date.
- Refund – Travel agents can self-refund unused coupons/tickets by adding OSI UA TRAVELWAIVERREFUND to the PNR.
American Airlines
- Airports include MBJ, OCJ, KIN
- Impacted Travel Dates October 30 – January 31, 2026
- New Travel Dates: October 30 – February 04, 2026
Hotel Support
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa by IHG & Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman by IHG
- Offering a Displaced Traveler Rate, matching the booking at either Kimpton Seafire or Hotel Indigo.
- Amenities and breakfast will be honored when applicable.
- For clients originally at All-Inclusive properties, a food & beverage package is being arranged.
- Valid for Jamaica bookings canceled or displaced through January 31, 2026.
Marriott International
- Offering rebooking assistance for Jamaica at select properties.
- Adults Only All-Inclusive
- W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive
- Sanctuary Cap Cana, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
- Almare, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
- Family All-Inclusive
- Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort
- For rebooking requests, kindly advise the preferred destination/hotel and rate looking to be honored.
SLS Playa Mujeres
- Valid for Jamaica relocation bookings only.
- Booking Window: Now – December 21, 2025
- Travel Window: December 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
- Value Adds:
- Complimentary room upgrade (based on availability at arrival).
- $150 resort credit for stays of 4+ nights.
- Blackout Dates: December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
Tortuga Bay Hotel at Punta Cana Resort
- Valid for Jamaica relocation bookings only.
- Offering a special Displaced Traveler Rate
- For bookings traveling now – February 5, 2026
The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa
- Valid for Jamaica relocation bookings only.
- Offering a special Displaced Traveler Rate
- For bookings traveling now – February 5, 2026
Donate to Support Jamaica
Government of Jamaica
Relief Fund
Support the official Government of Jamaica Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts across the island.
Your donation helps provide food, shelter, medical assistance, and essential supplies to families and communities in need.
This fund is allocated throughout the island for all needs, ensuring that relief reaches both residents and infrastructure rebuilding efforts.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)
Join CHTA in supporting tourism-related businesses and employees impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Your contribution to the One Caribbean Family for Jamaica initiative helps restore livelihoods, rebuild hospitality operations, and sustain the communities that power Jamaica’s tourism industry.
Group Travel, Backed by Classic
From destination weddings and social groups to incentive travel and milestone celebrations, our dedicated Groups team gives advisors the support, expertise, and resources to book with confidence.
NOTICE:
Classic Vacations® is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Bookings are subject to the applicable partner’s current terms and conditions.
Jamaica Updates
Destination Updates
Jamaica is ready to welcome your clients. Explore the latest destination updates and discover the hotels and
experiences available for their next unforgettable.
Airports Open: Montego Bay (MBJ), Ocho Rios (OCJ) and Kingston (KIN).
Hotel Spotlight
Round Hill Hotel And Villas
John Pringle Drive, PO Box 64, Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
Located in Montego Bay, Round Hill Hotel And Villas is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Tryall Golf Club and Chukka Ocean Outpost at Sandy Bay. This beach hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Doctor’s Cave Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Dead End Beach.
★★★★★
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The Point, Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica
Located in Lucea, Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Chukka Ocean Outpost at Sandy Bay and Tryall Golf Club. This all-inclusive resort is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Doctor’s Cave Beach and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Seven Mile Beach.
★★★★★
DONATE TO SUPPORT JAMAICA
Government of Jamaica Relief Fund
Support the official Government of Jamaica Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts across the island.
Your donation helps provide food, shelter, medical assistance, and essential supplies to families and communities in need.
This fund is allocated throughout the island for all needs, ensuring that relief reaches both residents and infrastructure rebuilding efforts.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)
Join CHTA in supporting tourism-related businesses and employees impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Your contribution to the One Caribbean Family for Jamaica initiative helps restore livelihoods, rebuild hospitality operations, and sustain the communities that power Jamaica’s tourism industry.