Jamaica Tourist Board Partners with Grand Slam Track™ for Kingston Season of Excitement

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has partnered with Grand Slam Track™ to host their inaugural event scheduled for Kingston this week from April 4-6. Grand Slam Track™ is the global home of professional track competition launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson.

This event falls in the midst of Kingston’s vibrant “Season of Excitement“, a lineup of major sporting and cultural events set to deliver an exciting season filled with world class athletics and entertainment.

Kingston will host the first of four highly anticipated Slams, showcasing the world’s fastest athletes. Fans in attendance will witness speed and skill from Olympians and World Champions like Gabby Thomas, Kenny Bednarek, Fred Kerley, and many others. The competitors will race twice across three days in a battle for glory, competing for the largest prize money pool ever offered in the sport. The eventwill stream live on Peacock in the US, with The CW broadcasting linear coverage of Saturday and Sunday of all Slams.

“As home to some of the world’s fastest sprinters, and culture that is deeply rooted in the sport of track, we are honored to welcome the inaugural Grand Slam Track event to Kingston.”

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, added: “Following our annual ISSA Boys and Girls Championships, this event will continue the momentum of Kingston’s season of excitement this spring and keep the spotlight on our cultural capital. After the races, we encourage visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of Jamaican culture through exploration of our vibrant music, delectable cuisine, natural attractions, and renowned warmth and hospitality.”

Kingston, known as the cultural and sporting hub of Jamaica, is offering a unique blend of competition, celebration, and local charm for visitors this spring with events including ISSA Boys and Girls Championships (March 25-29), Grand Slam Track (April 4-6), and Carnival in Jamaica (April 21-28), setting the city abuzz with excitement.

“This ‘Season of Excitement’ offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience the authentic heartbeat of Kingston,” said Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White. “We are delivering the finest elements of Jamaican culture and sport through immersive, exciting and engaging events in partnership with organizers like Grand Slam Track. We look forward to the event and further collaborations ahead.”

“We’re excited to officially partner with the Jamaica Tourist Board, and bring Grand Slam Track’s first ever event to Kingston,” said Michael Johnson, Founder and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™. “We know Jamaica has a rich history of excellence and speed in track, so bringing our inaugural Slam to Kingston made a ton of sense. Partnering with the JTB allows us to create a first-class experience for the thousands of fans who will travel from across the globe to visit Kingston and celebrate the official start of Grand Slam Track™ with us.”

For more information on travel options and event details, go to visitjamaica.com/excitement. Tickets for the Slam in Kingston are on sale and available at grandslamtrack.com/events/kingston. 

JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD  

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422).  Follow the JTB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at visitjamaica.com/blog/.

GRAND SLAM TRACK

Grand Slam Track™ is the global home of elite track competition founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson. The league is redefining the landscape of track with a focus on head-to-head competition between the fastest humans on the planet: fostering rivalries, celebrating racing, and putting fans first. The league features a roster of 48 Racers signed to compete in four annual Slams and includes superstars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Quincy Hall, Josh Kerr, Marileidy Paulino, and many more. These Racers compete against 48 Challengers, who vary per Slam; each Slam features the largest and deepest prize purse in the history of the sport. The inaugural Grand Slam Track™ season in 2025 sees Slams take place in Kingston, Jamaica; Miami; Philadelphia; and Los Angeles. For more information, visit grandslamtrack.com.

Media Contact:  Lou Hammond Group, jamaica@louhammond.com