Major Stories

Tourism Expected To Increase In 2021 For Ja

Tourism expected to increase: Global tourism has been the hardest hit of any economic sector by the COVID-19 pandemic and Jamaica is already on the road to recovery.

The projection is for a 40 percent increase in arrivals over the winter tourist season. Additionally, the major players of the industry are eying 2021 as the year of recovery.

This among other things were discussed during a virtual Private Sector meeting on Wednesday, December 16.

Additionally, Deputy Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart says Jamaica has the opportunity to experience a major turn-a-round in visitor arrivals and earnings in 2021. He says with travel restrictions implemented worldwide, the marketing of destination Jamaica should be a priority.

John Byles, Executive Director of Chukka Adventures says Jamaica has a strategic advantage of receiving more visitors at this time of the year.

Recent Posts

J. Wray & Nephew Limited Expands Portfolio with Distribution of Courvoisier

J. Wray & Nephew Limited, a subsidiary of Campari Group, has expanded its premium spirits…

4 days ago

Mikael Phillips Says He’s Subject of IC Report Sent to Parliament

Based on media reports and calls from journalists, I understand that I am the subject…

3 weeks ago

Criminal Threats Halt Work on Mandela Highway, Government Vows to Press On

Work to improve a critical section of the Mandela Highway through Central Village came to…

4 weeks ago

All Set for N.E.S.A. By-Election

The voters of St. Ann North Eastern go to the polls today (September 30, 2024)…

1 month ago

Integrity Commission Slams Fake Document Amid Leak Controversy

Reprehensible, abominable, and repulsive! That’s how the Integrity Commission is describing a fake document circulating…

2 months ago

St James Man Charged for Murder

Detectives in St. James have charged 30-year-old Joseph McKenzie, also known as "Geo," with the…

2 months ago