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By Robert Curley, About.com Guide to Caribbean Travel

Rare New Resort Opens in Kingston, Jamaica

Friday June 26, 2009
The opening of the new Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica was a once-in-a-lifetime event for some residents: the last big hotel opening in the Jamaican capital took place four decades ago.

Kingston is the cultural heart of Jamaica but is often shunned by tourists because its reputation as crime-ridden, but city boosters see the hotel opening as a boost for Kingston's image and a potential lure for international visitors. Local tourism officials have been promoting the Kingston 360 campaign, highlighting the many activities guests can enjoy in and around the historic city.

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