ABOUT THE EVENT
ABOUT THE JAMAICA CUP
Introducing the inaugural Jamaica Cup, a four-day professional tennis experience this November 11-16, set against the vibrant backdrop of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This intimate, invitation-only event brings together world-class players, curated VIP experiences, and unforgettable island hospitality, all in one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations.
Hosted at the legendary Half Moon, the Jamaica Cup is designed to blur the lines between spectator and participant. Guests won’t just watch elite tennis; they’ll dine, celebrate, and connect directly with the players in a uniquely personal setting.
KM Sports Entertainment, Inc. is a San Diego-based global sports event and talent management firm, specializing in event management, talent representation, and television production.
In 2014, KM Sports Entertainment expanded its portfolio by acquiring and organizing WTA tennis tournaments such as the Carlsbad Classic and the San Antonio Open. In 2016, they established Pro Tennis Group, LLC., focusing on Hawaii-based events, culminating in the creation of the Hawaii Open. This tournament quickly gained international recognition, featuring top-tier players and attracting a global audience.
Over the years, the Hawaii Open evolved into a significant event, surpassing WTA 125k status and hosting renowned players like Garbiñe Muguruza and Kei Nishikori. The tournament, held at prestigious venues like Blaisdell Arena and Stan Sheriff Center, was broadcast live worldwide.
Following the pandemic-induced hiatus, KM Sports Entertainment revitalized professional tennis in Oahu with the 2022 Waikiki Cup, showcasing top ATP and WTA talent. The BVI Cup was held May 2024 in Virgin Gorda.
KM Sports Entertainment events offer a range of VIP experiences, including Pro-Ams, Players Parties, and cultural engagements, providing unique opportunities for interaction and community involvement.
LINK is a hyperlocal and global communications and engagement firm with a “social impact lens.” For over a decade our firm has built a proud legacy of mission-driven work with our client partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors. A key focus of LINK is our sports and communities practice area, which helps to produce high-level and non-extractive sports-based events around the world.
Our team has supported high-profile events, including sports and hospitality events, news conferences, brand launches, gala events, groundbreakings, ceremonial occasions, policy forums, and more. For many years, LINK served as the public relations partner for the Citi Open Tennis Tournament through its 50th anniversary and has been part of the teams for the Hawaii Open and the Waikiki Cup. Other events include the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Enchant Christmas, various events for the National Women’s Suffrage Centennial Conference, DC Art All Night, and World Culture Festival, among many more.
Among the 150+ awards LINK was honored with in recent years, the Public Relations Society of America (National Capital Chapter) named LINK “Large PR Firm of the Year,” PR News and the Washington Business Journal named us a “Best Place to Work,” Fatherly named us a “Best Place to Work for New Dads,” and we were named to the Inc. 5000 list of the most successful businesses in America in 2019, 2020, and 2022. We have also received two prestigious Diversity Awards from PR News, including “Mentoring Program of the Year” for our industry-leading associate program and “Ally of the Year” in recognition of our President’s personal and professional commitment to inclusiveness, progress, and Belonging. LINK was also recently named to Inc. Magazine’s exclusive Best In Business List of “Companies That Have Gone Above & Beyond to Make A Positive Impact in the World.”
About the Jamaica Cup Venue: Half Moon and Salamander Collection
Salamander Collection is privately owned and operated and based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded by entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, it has a luxury portfolio featuring the Forbes Five-Star Salamander Middleburg, an equestrian-inspired property in the Virginia countryside; Half Moon, the storied resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, featuring three distinct experiences including the acclaimed Eclipse; Aspen Meadows Resort, which features sweeping views on 40 beautiful acres in Aspen, CO’s west end and newly renovated Herbert Bayer-inspired accommodations and arrival experience; Hotel Bennett, a spectacular grand hotel in Charleston, SC, overlooking the city’s historic Marion Square; The Inn at Middleton Place, also in Charleston and adjacent to America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Innisbrook Resort in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, which hosts the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship each year on its famed Copperhead Course; and PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, which recently underwent a $100 million enhancement and hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic each year on its renowned Champion Course. www.SalamanderHotels.com