AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Numbers: Jamaica welcomed 2.34 million visitors through August 31, bringing in about $2.5 billion, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett citing resilient demand even as the island runs at roughly 70% room capacity after Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Trade & Recovery: JAPEX 2026 is set for Sept. 14–17 in Ocho Rios, returning to the north coast after more than a decade, as Jamaica markets its recovery and new opportunities to international buyers. World Travel Week in Negril: Jamaica will host World Travel Week Oct. 10–15 at Princess Resorts, launching the Tourism Resilience Awards alongside World Travel Awards. Innovation for Visitors: TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator is backing GemVoyage, a tourism tech platform aimed at improving the visitor experience and helping transport operators run more efficiently. Local Farmers in Tourism: Jamaica is moving to give local farmers first preference in supplying the tourism sector. Beach Games Boost: Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games head to Montego Bay Nov. 18–22, with Harmony Beach Park set for regional sports events. Public Beach Concerns: Copacabana Beach in Bull Bay is flagged as “free” but lacking safety and funding for upgrades.
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