As Jamaica continues to see robust growth in tourist arrivals, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett projects that the island will achieve an unprecedented milestone of two million stopover and cruise visitors in the first five months of the year.
To date, Jamaica has welcomed approximately 1.8 million visitors, comprising 1.1 million stopover arrivals and 733,000 cruise passengers.
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“For the first time in our history, Jamaica will record two million visitors in stopover and cruise in the first five months of the year,” Bartlett stated.
He emphasized that “the state of the tourism industry in Jamaica is strong and flourishing,” with projected gross earnings for the 2023/24 fiscal year expected to reach US$4.38 billion.
The tourism minister expressed confidence that Jamaica is on track to meet its ambitious goal of attracting five million visitors and earning US$5 billion by 2025, given the current momentum.
Bartlett made these remarks on Tuesday at the CHTA 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from May 20-22.
The tradeshow, which features representation from over 40 countries and more than 1,000 delegates, is being covered by a significant media presence, including 50 representatives from major international, regional, and local outlets, with a combined reach of over 400 million people.
