NBC’s ‘Jenna & Sheinelle’ head to Sandals Dunn’s River for live broadcasts from Jamaica

NBC TV’s nationally syndicated morning show Jenna & Sheinelle will broadcast live from Sandals Dunn’s River on March 26–27. Co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones made the announcement during a recent episode of their program.

An elated Kevin Clarke, general manager of the resort, said the team is eager to showcase Jamaica’s signature hospitality to the hosts and viewers across the United States.

To mark the occasion, the Jamaica Tourist Board announced an on-air giveaway. One lucky viewer and a guest will win a trip to attend the live broadcast in Ocho Rios, with accommodations provided by Sandals Dunn’s River and airfare covered by the tourist board.

The NBC announcement comes as the resort unveils its new 8,000-plus-square-foot Convention Center and boardrooms, a development expected to reshape business tourism in Ocho Rios. Strategically located along the island’s north coast, the facility was formally introduced to Sandals’ business partners and key stakeholders in the local travel industry.

“The new Convention Center can be used for entertainment, receptions, retreats, conferences, graduations and training,” Clarke said.

He added that the meeting rooms are named after iconic St. Ann locations, including Laughing Waters, Fern Gully and White River, reinforcing the resort’s connection to the parish. The three-and-a-half-year-old property features 260 luxury rooms and suites, along with nine gourmet restaurants catering to international delegates and corporate travelers.

Mayor of St. Ann Michael Belnavis, who attended the unveiling, welcomed the development, noting that it is expected to deliver a significant economic boost by attracting international business travelers and Kingston-based corporate clients. He described the project as “good for Ocho Rios and Drax Hall.”

Carnel Smith, director of sales at the resort, said the Convention Center can accommodate 360 guests banquet-style and up to 500 theatre-style, supported by state-of-the-art technology.

Entertainment consultant Sean “Contractor” Edwards also underscored the facility’s potential impact, noting that while Ocho Rios has become a regional entertainment hub, indoor venues have been limited. He said the new Convention Center fills a long-standing gap by offering a first-class venue backed by Sandals’ hospitality.

With the upcoming national broadcast and expanded conference facilities, Sandals Dunn’s River is positioning Ocho Rios as a destination where business, culture and global exposure intersect.