Jamaica Health & Wellness Tourism Conference - Nov. 16-17, 2023
Health and wellness tourism is a rapidly growing sector and Jamaica, as a leading tourist destination, is well positioned to benefit from conferences and expos that showcase our diverse range of expertise and wellness experiences. The Jamaica Health and Wellness tourism Conference is organized by the Tourism Linkages Network, a department of the Tourism Enhancement Fund over 2 days to strengthen linkages between the health and wellness sector and other productive sectors of the economy particularly agriculture and manufacturing while promoting and showcasing Jamaica’s unique health and wellness tourism offerings.
The Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference brings together leaders in the health and wellness tourism industry from Jamaica and around the world for one of the most important conferences on Jamaica’s tourism schedule.
The conference gathers industry leadership to forge a plan for the new futures and facilitates presentations and panel discussions across the thematic areas of wellness travel experiences, nutrition, medical tourism, health and wellness tourism value chain, wellness in the community, spas, wellness music, and investing in wellness.
Debbie Bissoon
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.REGISTRATION
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.WAKE UP WITH WELLNESS - Jamaica Moves
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Prayer
Opening Remarks
Remarks
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m."The future of health” Personalised, Predictive and Preventative"
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Investing Beyond the Beach: Opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual well-being in Jamaica
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.TRADESHOW FLOOR WALKTHROUGH
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.LUNCH: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.JAMAICA MOVES
The Mind Fit Philosophy
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Reimagining Health and Wellness: A Holistic Approach
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m."Cultural Immersion and Wellness: Embracing Jamaican Music, Dance and Art for Well-Being"
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.The Future of Wellness Tourism in Jamaica:
Trends, Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.CLOSING
Explore new and existing opportunities in health and wellness tourism available across Jamaica.
Opportunities to do business with local suppliers of health and wellness products, services and/or experiences as part of our Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference Tradeshow.
Engage with a distinguished lineup of experts in the health and wellness tourism industry.
Register to join us online or in person at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.
| Business Name | Category | Social Media |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Twenty Strategies Consulting | Represent a mix of Body, home, garden businesses | https://www.facebook.com/20TwentyStrategiesConsulting/ |
| Ayuhthat Limited | Aromatherapy/spa, Women's Health/Mens health, Essential oil | ayuhthat_ja |
| BiG Yabba Agro-processing | Aromatherapy/spa, Alternative medicine, Women's Health/Mens health | @bigyabbajm |
| Bird Pepper Tours | Tour Operator, Attraction | -- |
| Biomedical , Caledonia Medical Laboratory Ltd. | Medical, Women's Health/Mens health | biomedicalcaledoniamedlab |
| Body By Roxanne & Co. Ltd. | Aromatherapy/spa | @bodybyroxanneandco - IG & Facebook |
| Caribbean Vegan Company | Foods/Processed Foods | Caribbeanveganco |
| Chic Necessities | Skincare | Chic_Necessties_ |
| Clarence Bailey Tours & Transportation Services LTD | Tour Operator | cbtoursja.ltd |
| Coleenhaj Creation Studio | Aromatherapy/spa | @coleenhajcreationstudio |
| Cosmic Wombman | Alternative medicine, Women's Health/Mens health, Nutrition | @cosmicwombman |
| Couples Resorts / Swept Away | Fitness, Hotel spa, Women's Health/Mens health | @couplesresorts |
| Creative Stylez by Nats | All-natural hair and skincare products | creativestylez_bynats |
| Daily Juices | Foods/Processed Foods, Nutrition | @dailyjuicesja |
| Dermatology Solutions | Aromatherapy/spa, Medical, Women's Health/Mens health, Dermatology Clinic and Medical Spa | FB and IG @dermatologysolutions, tiktok @dermatologysolutionswi, youtube @dermatologysolutins |
| Eco Smart Natural Deodorant | Women's Health/Mens health, Natural Deodorant | @ecosmart_naturaldeodorant |
| Empressive Ites | Fashion & Accessories | Empressive Ites |
| Equimillion | I am certified health and nutrition life also the author of the book Yourcoach also the author of you | N/a |
| Fairy land organic products | Aromatherapy/spa | @fairylandorganic_products |
| Flava isle (by Poba Limited ) | Foods/Processed Foods | Flavaisle |
| GG's natural goat milk soaps | Foods/Processed Foods, Aromatherapy/spa, Gastronomy experience, Hotel spa, Women's Health/Mens health, Nutrition | GG'snaturalgoatmilksoaps, GGs goats galore (Fb, TikTok, Instagram) |
| GW innovation Solution | Landscaping, Marketing & Event Planning | Jermaine 16 |
| gHarmony Naturals | Natural Cosmetics (Chemical-free Deodorants) | Instagram: gharmony12 |
| Haughton’s RxPak | Women's Health/Mens health | Haughton’s Pharmacy |
| Heaven's Luxury Boutique and Skincare, LLP Spa and Mobile Unit | Aromatherapy/spa, Fashion & Accessories | @lapislazuliparadisspa |
| Hema Luxe Limited | Cosmetic | Hema Luxe Ltd |
| Her Secret Limited | Aromatherapy/spa, Hotel spa, Standalone Spa (not attached to a hotel), Women's Health/Mens health | shophersecretco |
| Hikeema spa and cosmetics | Aromatherapy/spa | @hikeemas |
| Hospiten | Medical | HospitenJa |
| Home Choice Enterprise Ltd. | Foods/Processed Foods | homechoicejamaica |
| IYATA’s Organics | Aromatherapy/spa | @iyatasorganics |
| JACANA | Aromatherapy/spa | JACANA WELLNESS |
| Jamizola Naturals | Aromatherapy/spa | Jamizolanaturals |
| Jenabé | Aromatherapy/spa | Jenabe_essense |
| Business Name | Category | Social Media |
|---|---|---|
| Juice Chemist Limited | Women's Health/Mens health, Nutrition | @juicecemistja |
| Kellzlife Natural Oils | Aromatherapy/spa | Kellzlife_natural_oils |
| Khadijah's Drip | Nail enhancement | |
| Law Boss Firm | Legal Services - Real Estate & Business Support | @lawbossjamaica |
| Lifespan Co. Ltd | Bottled spring water | @Mylifespanspringwater |
| Lucea Frame Manufacturers | Foods/Processed Foods | facebook.com/LuceaFrameManufacturers |
| Marabelle Haircare | Fashion & Accessories | @marabelle.haircare |
| Michiboo wellness | Women's Health/Mens health, Nutrition | |
| Montego Bay Community College | Aromatherapy/spa, Fashion & Accessories, Tour Operator, Gastronomy experience, Accommodation, Attraction, Hotel spa, Standalone Spa (not attached to a hotel) | @mobaycomcollege |
| Mosa Estate | Foods/Processed Foods | @mosaestate |
| Moss Be Nice | Women's Health/Mens health, Organic Sea Moss Products | @mossbenice.ja |
| Nappy Treasures | Haircare/beauty | Instagram - NappyTreasures |
| Naturi Beauty | Skin & Hair Care | @naturibeautyja |
| NeuroTec Wellness (WellscapeX) | Aromatherapy/spa, Tour Operator, Fitness, Standalone Spa (not attached to a hotel), Women's Health/Mens health, Nutrition, Wellness Technology | N/A |
| OMG I AM FIT! | Fitness, Nutrition | @omgiamfit |
| Organic Touch LLC | All-natural products made with essential oil blends | Organic Touch Essential Blends (FB), organic_touch_essential_blends (IG) |
| Paris Ruby Gourmet | Foods/Processed Foods | @parisrubycakes |
| P & S Events and Vacations | Travel Agency | Psev_travel_agency |
| Professional Eye Care | Medical | @proeyecareja.com |
| Rich OrganicEssentials | Nutrition | rich_seamossja |
| Robinsons Hers and Spices | Aromatherapy/spa, Alternative medicine, Hotel spa | @salisburycosmeceuticals |
| Seasoned Tea & Spices | Teas and Spices | @seasoned_ts |
| Shadea'z Natural Beauty Essentials | Hotel spa, Women's Health/Mens health, Natural cosmetics | Shadea'z Natural Beauty |
| Showjam Promotions ltd | Fitness, Entertainment/Dancercise | @show_ent |
| Story and Myth | Fashion & Accessories, Yoga, wellness products | @storyandmyth |
| Suzanne's Body Care | Aromatherapy/spa, Standalone Spa (not attached to a hotel) | @suzannebodycare |
| Tanisha Travel service | Travel | Yes |
| The Epiphany: Beyond Body | Aromatherapy/spa, Medical, Oncology facials, nail care | Instagram: Tebbwellness, Facebook: The Epiphany Beyond Body |
| TrainFit Club | Fitness, Wellness Initiatives | IG @trainfitclubja, Facebook: TrainFit Club |
| Veteran Farmers Alliance (Farmers Group) | Foods/Processed Foods | facebook.com/veteranfarmersalliance |
| Vida de Luxe | Aromatherapy/spa, Women's Health/Mens health | Vidaskinja |
| Well Done Experience | Foods/Processed Foods, Nutrition | Cam_for_sky on Instagram |
| Wicks by Grey | Aromatherapy/spa | Wicks by Grey |
| Zanèsia— Ceramics.Candles.Crafts | Aromatherapy/spa | @zanesia_876 |
As part of the 6th Annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Conference, we will host an Excellence in Health & Wellness Tourism Awards ceremony on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre Courtyard. This ceremony will recognize stakeholders in the Health & Wellness Tourism sector across seven (7) categories:
- Outstanding Wellness Resort
- Outstanding Spa/Wellness Facility
- Innovation in Health & Wellness Tourism
- Outstanding contribution to Education and Training in Wellness Tourism
- Wellness Travel Blogger/Social Media influencer
- Outstanding Wellness Retreat/ Event
- Wellness Tourism Industry Pioneer
The Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean’s newest and finest offering to the convention industry. The Centre is conveniently located along the Elegant Corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay. It is close to over 4,000 luxury hotel rooms, a full service medical facility, local activities, 5 major shopping centres, 3 world-championship golf courses, restaurants, attractions and only 15 minutes drive from the Sangster International Airport. Opened in 2011 Montego Bay Convention Centre serves as the perfect venue for conventions, trade shows, banquets and theatre-style conferences.
This spectacular facility sits on approximately 35 acres of land and boasts a superior list of amenities and features from wireless internet access to video-conferencing capabilities. The Centre provides conference attendees with advanced audio and video control systems.
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