The destruction from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica left many tourists stranded, facing costly extended stays with few amenities.

Hurricane Melissa hit much of Jamaica hard. The country’s all-important tourism industry will likely suffer, too, as damage assessments are made over the coming days. While its

Wondering if your upcoming cruise will still visit Jamaica? Here’s what the Jamaican government says about restarting tourism.

As Jamaicans begin to pick up the pieces after category 5 Hurricane Melissa violently tore across the country, vacationers stranded at the Riu Montego Bay Resort are hassling staff over what they feel are “disrespectful” accommodations.

Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister.

Jamaica is undergoing a race against time to repair damages from Hurricane Melissa before its peak tourism season. The storm, which devastated the western regions, threatens economic stability as officials strive to restore infrastructure to attract tourists back to the island.

Jamaica tourism leaders and community voices call for an inclusive, urgent recovery after hurricane damage. While aid workers are facing destruction, resilience, and hope are in full bloom- this is the Jamaican spirit,

Saying "recovery cannot be left to chance," Edmund Bartlett said Jamaica's Ministry of Tourism has activated a Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task Force.