Jamaica is projected to earn more than US$5 billion in direct foreign exchange inflows from visitor occupancy of approximately 8,000 rooms slated for construction over the next two to five years. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says over 24,000 new jobs are also expected to be generated by the developments, valued approximately US$2 billion, which are either underway or slated […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has highlighted the importance of providing not only superior quality service in the tourism sector but also authentic attractions. He noted that for Jamaica to maintain its competitive edge in the global tourism marketplace, the country must provide visitors with a genuine and unique experience. “The fact is Jamaica is competing with destinations globally […]
The renown travel website, TripAdvisor, has added a new safety tool on its site which has reportedly flagged 13 Jamaican properties for safety issues since it was introduced in mid-May. This comes against numerous press reports alleging sexual assault problems in Jamaica. The new tool will now flag sexual assault warnings on review, thus making it easier to identify resort […]
Jamaica is set to construct an additional 6,000 hotel rooms starting next year January, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett posited the view that different stakeholders stand to benefit, and moreover, the new venture will help to boost the economy. “The industry is growing. The demand is expanding. At 4.3 million visitors, our market has increased by […]
The Caribbean Journal has named four Jamaican resorts among the best in the Caribbean for 2017. The website noted that the definition of “all-inclusive resorts” has been changing and what obtained as an endless buffet line and mass-produced travel kitsch no longer holds as there are now changes in the tastes and arrivals of new kinds of travelers. It cited […]
