The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel was named the island’s best Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) hotel for 2024 at the prestigious 5th Annual World M.I.C.E. Awards. 

Held recently in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the awards celebrate excellence within the hospitality industry. This marks the second time in four years that the Jamaica Pegasus has earned this distinguished title. The first was in 2021.

The World M.I.C.E. Awards, a sister event to the acclaimed World Travel Awards, honours excellence based on votes from M.I.C.E. industry professionals and the public. Winners are selected through a competitive process, with the nominee receiving the highest number of votes taking the title.

Renowned for hosting high-profile events, the Jamaica Pegasus continues to be a trusted venue for global political organizations, corporations, dignitaries, and celebrities. Recent events at the hotel include engagements for esteemed institutions such as the United Nations, UNICEF,  Pan American Health Organization, Canadian High Commission, British High Commission and the US Embassy in Jamaica.

Locally, the hotel has also been the venue of choice for prestigious gatherings such as the 2023 Private Sector Organization of Jamaica Hall of Fame and the Sagicor Corporate Awards in April 2024. Corporate giants from across the Caribbean, including NCB, Guardian Life, JMMB, Scotiabank, GraceKennedy, FLOW, and Digicel, frequently utilize the hotel’s state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and special events.

The Jamaica Pegasus is part of The Courtleigh Hospitality Group, which also includes the award-winning boutique property, The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, and The Courtleigh Corporate Centre and Auditorium, home to a 400-seat event venue.

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Group Managing Director, Kevin Hendrickson commented, “To be recognized as the best at anything in Jamaica is truly an honour. When the award comes in the area of the Jamaican hospitality industry in so many ways is the backbone of our economy, though, the feeling of pride that comes with the accomplishment is even greater. We are thrilled to have once again been named the #1 hotel for meetings and conventions in Jamaica, and look forward to further elevating our product to keep Jamaica at the forefront of M.I.C.E. travel to the Caribbean.”

For her part, Nicola Madden-Greig, Group Director of Marketing and Sales stated, “As home to Jamaica’s most exclusive high-level events and conferences, The Jamaica Pegasus is the preferred address for some of the world’s leading public figures. International delegations that we’ve hosted recently include heads of state and senior officials from the UK, including members of the Royal Family, Canada, China, the USA, India, South Africa, and various CARICOM countries. This continues the hotel’s longstanding position as the place to see and be seen in Kingston.”

The Jamaica Pegasus offers 15,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor conference spaces, including an elegant Grand Ballroom, boardroom-style meeting rooms, and lush garden settings for outdoor receptions. 

Each space is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, high-speed internet with bandwidth up to 150 Mbps for seamless live streaming, and advanced audiovisual technology. Catering options range from simple coffee breaks to elaborate multi-course meals featuring Jamaican and international cuisine.

Recent renovations

In 2023, the hotel unveiled a $1 million renovation, enhancing its pool, pool bar, and Zen gardens to elevate the outdoor experience. These upgrades extend the property’s signature elegance into its outdoor spaces, bringing a modern resort ambience to the heart of Kingston. Guests also enjoy award-winning dining, luxurious accommodations, a full-service spa, a fitness centre, and warm, attentive service that defines the Jamaica Pegasus experience.