Tourism Milestone: RIU Hotels & Resorts marked 25 years since opening its first Jamaican property, Hotel Riu Tropical Bay in Negril, with a gala attended by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and awards for long-serving staff. Travel Safety: The Jamaica Constabulary Force is urging parents and guardians to keep children under constant supervision near beaches and rivers, warning that summer brings more water-related incidents and missing persons. Infrastructure & Visitor Experience: NWC advised motorists to expect traffic changes on the Elegant Corridor in Rose Hall, St James, as phase one of the Western Water Resilience Improvement Project begins, with single-lane closures now and possible two-lane closures later. Nature & Eco-Tourism: Northeast Wilderness Trust will celebrate College Hill Wilderness Sanctuary’s first birthday with a guided hike to the summit on July 11, highlighting local forest habitats and a proposed sanctuary expansion. Community Tourism & Culture: Jamaica’s diaspora conference delegates say there’s no single plan yet to improve doing business with overseas Jamaicans, but the Jamaica Marketplace offered networking across sectors including tourism. Local Homeownership for Travelers’ Return: NHT staged the Home It Expo in Montego Bay, offering building plans, mortgage-readiness checks, and home improvement guidance to help Jamaicans move into homeownership. Tourism Recognition: Jamaica was ranked the most peaceful country in the Caribbean in the 2026 Global Peace Index, a boost that tourism stakeholders say supports visitor confidence. Family Travel Inspiration: A roundup of top all-inclusive family resorts highlighted Beaches Turks and Caicos as a leading pick, reinforcing demand for kid-friendly, activity-rich stays. Sports & Tourism Buzz: Holland America announced its 2027–2028 Caribbean season with more itineraries and longer stays, including calls at Half Moon Cay.