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Founder of JA's premier luxury travel, hospitality, and lifestyle #PR agency @storytellerja, and Luxuryja on IG🏅Top 200 #Marketing Blog Commentator

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Immortals J’ouvert 2025: Freedom, fire and fun in the streets of Kingston

2 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

There’s nothing quite like j’ouvert in Kingston — and this year, GenXS Immortals J’ouvert felt like pure magic. Before the sun even thought about rising, we gathered at the Liguanea Club, where the vibes were already sky-high.
‘Nothing simple about it’ as DJs shine at Simply Soca

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

Jamaica’s 2025 carnival season is heating up! With Tuesday marking the second day of the festive calendar, the Simply Soca event at La Vida on Stanton Terrace was a spectacular showcase of international DJ talent. As we all know, all roads lead to the grand Carnival Sunday road march, but Tuesday night’s celebration gave us the perfect mid-week energy boost we needed.
Tatiana Answer revolutionises waxing industry

2 months ago | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

AT 32, Tatiana Answer has already worn many hats: lawyer, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind waxing salon Hedged JA. As the business approaches its seventh anniversary this month, this dynamic founder shared how a painful personal experience transformed into a thriving enterprise, changing Jamaica’s beauty landscape. “I never planned to enter the beauty industry,” Answer said.
MadHouse Experience dominates Red Bull Culture Clash 2024

Nov 3, 2024 | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

Red Bull Culture Clash 2024 exploded into a vibrant night of fierce musical competition, cultural pride, and unexpected twists at the National Arena on Saturday. Bringing the heat were four powerhouse crews — MadHouse Experience, Big Bad Soca, Jamaica Wi Seh, and the Lon Don Crew. MadHouse, driven by the genius pairing of Cham and Dave Kelly, ultimately rose to claim the title.
Key opportunities for Jamaican hotels and businesses

Sep 16, 2024 | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

As Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to soar with an impressive two million visitors in just the first five months of 2024, local hotels and hospitality businesses find themselves on the brink of an exciting period of growth. However, to fully capitalise on this momentum, these businesses must stay ahead by embracing key trends shaping the industry’s future.
Top Hospitality Trends for 2024 and Beyond: Key Opportunities for Jamaican Hotels and Businesses

Sep 13, 2024 | linkedin.com | kesi gardner

As Jamaica's tourism industry continues to soar, with an impressive 2 million visitors in just the first five months of 2024, local hotels and hospitality businesses find themselves on the brink of an exciting period of growth. However, to fully capitalize on this momentum, these businesses must stay ahead by embracing key trends shaping the industry's future.
A triumph of culture and charity

Aug 24, 2024 | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) once again captivated audiences with its season of dance, which opened to widespread acclaim and concluded on August 11. Under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Marlon D Simms, this 62nd season masterfully wove together the rich cultural traditions of the past with innovative performances that resonated with a broad and diverse audience.
PR Is More Than a Press Release: The Multifaceted World of Public Relations

Aug 18, 2024 | linkedin.com | kesi gardner

Kesi Gardner Kesi Gardner Published Aug 18, 2024 When people think of public relations (PR), one of the first things that often comes to mind is the press release. For decades, the press release has been a staple in the PR toolkit—a concise, formal announcement meant to inform the media about newsworthy events, product launches, or significant developments within a company. However, PR is far more than just drafting and distributing press releases.
Spice: Iconic Dancehall Artist & ‘Mirror 25’ Album Phenomenon

Jul 25, 2024 | kesigardner.wordpress.com | kesi gardner

Spice, a Grammy® Award-Nominated, chart-topping, global superstar, is set to release her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mirror 25.’ The release date for the album is Friday, August 9, 2024. Spice Official Entertainment will handle the release, with distribution through Empire. The internationally acclaimed “Queen of the Dancehall” will also honour those individuals integral to her 25-year global evolution.
Vacation Rentals to Become 100 Billion Dollar Business in 2024

Jul 25, 2024 | kesigardner.wordpress.com | kesi gardner

The vacation rental market has experienced impressive growth over the past decade, driven by technological development, changing consumer preferences and the surging popularity of alternative accommodations. Today, vacation rentals generate roughly 10% of the global travel and tourism revenue and the entire market is set to reach a new massive milestone this year. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, vacation rentals are expected to become a $100 billion industry in 2024.