The Weekly Passport

The Weekly Passport!

Happy Monday, fam! This week, we’re taking you from the luxury conference halls of Las Vegas to the sun-soaked shores of Jamaica. From Virtuoso Travel Week, where the future of luxury travel is being shaped, to an exclusive sit-down with Jamaica’s tourism board, we’ve got stories that prove travel isn’t just about the journey—it’s about culture, economy, and community.

Let’s dig in.

COMPANY UPDATE
WHAT IS VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK?

This week, Culture Travels hit Las Vegas for Virtuoso Travel Week—the world’s largest invite-only luxury travel conference. Thousands of the industry’s top advisors, hotel partners, and tourism boards gathered to talk future trends and new opportunities.

We were there, in the rooms where the next wave of luxury travel is being shaped. Want a peek inside? Read here.

TRAVEL
WHY JAMAICA IS HAVING A RECORD YEAR IN TOURISM

We sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Angella Bennett, Regional Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, who oversees the North American market.

In our interview, Bennett shared that Jamaica has already generated $2.4 billion in tourism revenue this year, setting a record pace for the island. She also addressed misconceptions about safety, pointing to U.S. travel advisories that confirm crime in Jamaica is less than 0.1% in tourist areas.

For her, the takeaway is clear: “Jamaica is thriving, safe, and ready to welcome the world.”

Read the full story here.

CULTURE
USAIN BOLT IS TELLING YOU TO VISIT JAMAICA!

When the world’s fastest man tells you to visit Jamaica, you listen.

This week, we’re breaking down Jamaica’s new destination video featuring Usain Bolt—a vibrant showcase of culture, rhythm, and pure energy. From the visuals to the storytelling, here’s what we loved and why it’s one of the strongest tourism campaigns of the year.

Watch the video + our review here!

🛂 SHARE THE LOVE, BUILD THE COMMUNITY

That’s a wrap for this week! Which of these stories inspired you most—the bold moves in luxury travel or Jamaica’s cultural and tourism rise? Hit reply and let us know. And don’t forget to share this newsletter with a fellow traveler who should be in the know.

Onward, always.
—The Culture Travels Media Team