Dunn’s River Falls named among world’s top attractions in 2026 TripAdvisor awards
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- Dunn’s River Falls and Park has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, placing the iconic Jamaican attraction among the top 10% of attractions worldwide based on visitor reviews and ratings.
- The recognition, announced Wednesday, is based on consistently positive reviews submitted by travellers over a 12-month period.
- According to the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), which manages the attraction, the award reflects excellence in customer experience, service delivery, environmental stewardship and destination management.
- The UDC described the recognition as another milestone for Jamaica’s tourism sector and the country’s global tourism brand.
- Sherlock Glenister, the UDC’s deputy general manager with responsibility for subsidiary management and revenue generation, said the award reinforces Jamaica’s standing as one of the Caribbean’s premier tourism destinations.
Dunn’s River Falls and Park has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, placing the iconic Jamaican attraction among the top 10% of attractions worldwide based on visitor reviews and ratings.
The recognition, announced Wednesday, is based on consistently positive reviews submitted by travellers over a 12-month period. According to the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), which manages the attraction, the award reflects excellence in customer experience, service delivery, environmental stewardship and destination management.
The UDC described the recognition as another milestone for Jamaica’s tourism sector and the country’s global tourism brand.
Sherlock Glenister, the UDC’s deputy general manager with responsibility for subsidiary management and revenue generation, said the award reinforces Jamaica’s standing as one of the Caribbean’s premier tourism destinations.
“This award is tremendously significant because it comes directly from the voices of travellers from around the world who have experienced the magic of Dunn’s River Falls first-hand. To be ranked among the top 10 per cent of attractions globally is a powerful endorsement of the quality, authenticity and excellence that Jamaica continues to offer the world,” Glenister said.
He added that Dunn’s River Falls remains one of Jamaica’s most significant natural and cultural landmarks.
TripAdvisor Chief Marketing Officer Matt Dacey also congratulated the attraction on the achievement.
“Congratulations to Dunn’s River Falls and Park on its recognition in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience.
“We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2026 and beyond,” Dacey said.
Located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Dunn’s River Falls and Park is one of the Caribbean’s most visited attractions, drawing visitors with its signature waterfall-climbing experience, beach access and eco-tourism offerings.
The UDC said the award comes as Jamaica continues to benefit from strong international tourism demand and growing global interest in authentic nature-based experiences and sustainable tourism.
