Canadian agents celebrated at JTB's One Love Affair in Jamaica

Twenty Canadian travel advisors were honoured on Saturday (Dec. 11) by the Jamaica Tourist Board at the annual “One Love Affair” awards gala, which was held at Ocean Coral Spring resort in Trelawny, Jamaica.

"This past weekend we had the opportunity to celebrate and salute our top bookers from the Jamaica Travel Specialist (JTS) program at Jamaica's annual One Love Affair awards gala,” Angella Bennett, regional director of tourism, Canada at the JTB, told PAX. “This year's theme. “Stronger Together." perfectly captured the energy we are feeling from our valued JTS travel advisors, and assures us that Jamaica is in good hands when we support each other and work towards a common goal."

The appreciation event recognized top performers across the country.  Here’s the list of Canadian travel pros who were celebrated (in no particular order):

• Amanda Beaver - Glow Travel
• Amy Marie Wood - Romantic Planet
• Cheryl Jaster-Rhyno - Your Travel Boss
• Dawn Ann Fairbanks - Grand Travel
• Heather Kearns - Destination Weddings Travel Group/Latitude Concierge Travels
• Jen Langlois - Suite Trip Travel TPI
• Karen Lippett - Latitudes Plus/Smart Travels
• Lois Barbour - Travel Time TPI Inc.
• Melissa Jane Britton - Love Voyage
• Michelle Lynn Adams - All Ways Travel
• Pauline Blacoe - Shine Travel
• Ramona L Noor-Ramdeo - Countryside Travel Centre Holidays
• Sharon Boissonneault - House of Travel
• Sigfie Constantine Salmon - The Travel Agent Next Door
• Tamara Graae - Ixtapa Travel
• Tanja Steinbock - Barrett & Carlysle Travel 
• Theresa Annmarie Stephenson - TK Travel by Design 
• Valerie McEneny - Battlefield Travel Inc.
• Vanessa Elizabeth Martinez - Unforgettable Escapes
• Yvonne Campbell - Yvonne’s Travel and Tours

The Jamaica Travel Specialist program serves as a dedicated training platform for the travel agent community to become certified experts on the destination. 

The educational program guides advisors through vibrant, picturesque online courses that deliver insider knowledge on the island and showcase Jamaica’s rich history. 

In addition to learning about the island, JTS-certified agents earn valuable rewards points and gain access to exclusive perks when they record their bookings throughout the year.

For more info on the Jamaica Travel Specialist program, go to www.oneloverewards.com. 

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