September 22-24

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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JAPEX
2025

JAPEX 2025: Ready, Set, Go!

Jamaica’s premier tourism event is back and better than ever! Join us at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from September 22–24, 2025, for an incredible opportunity to explore what’s new in Jamaica, strengthen key partnerships, and build exciting new connections. Don’t miss out on the ultimate business exchange for Jamaica’s tourism industry.

Showcase

We'll be showcasing some of the best products Jamaica has to offer hotels, attractions, restaurants, destination management companies, and so much more.

Jamaica

Come and learn about this multicultural nation filled with passion, music, sports, culture, a unique gastronomy, and vast natural reserves. A perfect addition to your travel offerings to your clients!
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For over three decades, the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) has stood as the island’s premier business-to-business travel trade show, hosted by the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) in collaboration with the Jamaica Tourist Board. [Read More...]

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to JAPEX 2025, Jamaica's premier tourism trade show, taking place September 22-24 at the award-winning Montego Bay Convention Centre. As Director of Tourism, I am thrilled to see our industry come together once again for what promises to be our most dynamic and impactful JAPEX yet. [Read More...]

JAPEX 2025

Event Schedule

21 Sep
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Welcome Reception – Harmony Beach Park In partnership with the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) as part of Montego Bay Reggae Nights.

06:30 PM - 8:30 PM Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay
22 Sep
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Welcome and Opening Remarks Presenter: Mr. Chrisopher Jarrett, JHTA President

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM Block C, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Tourist Board

Destination Update Presenter: Director of Tourism, Mr. Donovan White

08:50 AM - 09:40 AM Block C, Rooms C4 – C6, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Tourist Board

Latin Lift: Unlocking Opportunities for Jamaica in the Latin American Market Presenter: Mr. Alex Pace, CEO at GMS and JTB Regional Representative

09:45 AM - 10:15 AM Block C, Rooms C4 – C6, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Coffee break / Networking Lounge

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Block C, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Tourist Board

Panel Discussion: Seats & Strategy - Airline Route Decision Making and Jamaica’s Tourism Vision - Moderator: Director of Tourism, Mr. Donovan White

10:35 AM - 11:35 AM Block C, Rooms C4 – C6, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Tourist Board

Unlocking the potential of the GCC Market Presenter: Mr. Vijay D Souza, Trade Director at Buzz Travel Marketing and JTB Regional Representative

11:40 AM - 12:10 AM Block C, Rooms C4 – C6, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Trade Floor Booth Set-Up

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
23 Sep
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Media Breakfast: Minister, DOT, CHTA, JHTA

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Block C, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Appointments are scheduled throughout the day

09:00 AM - 05:30 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Coffee break / Networking Lounge

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Working Lunch / Networking Lounge

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Coffee break / Networking Lounge

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
24 Sep
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Appointments are scheduled throughout the day

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Coffee break/Networking Lounge

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Lunch/Networking Lounge

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Travel Advisors visit the trade show floor

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association

Coffee Break/Networking Lounge

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM Hall A, Montego Bay Convention Centre
Sandals Resorts Sandals Resorts

Closing Event: Sandals Resorts International

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sandals Resorts International
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Montego Bay Conference Centre
A 10-time winner of the World Travel Awards as – Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre.

Rose Hall, Rose Hall Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica






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Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association
2 Ardenne Rd., Kingston 10, Jamaica.

Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: (876) 926-3635 - 6, Fax: (876) 929-1054