AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Governance: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will set up a National Tourism Council to create “one tourism voice,” strengthening coordination across ministries and stakeholders and building on the Tourism Linkages Council. Tax Pressure: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is pushing back on a proposed rise in GCT on tourism activities, arguing it could hit operators locked into long-term contracts; Bartlett is set to meet the tourism body soon. Resort Infrastructure: JHTA warns Jamaica could lose its tourism edge unless governments fast-track roads, drainage, water and other resort-town infrastructure, citing Negril’s flooding, roads and water reliability issues. Aviation Oversight: The Senate passed the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s aviation laws with international standards and boosting safety oversight. Air Connectivity: Wingo launched a new direct Medellín–Montego Bay route, with early signs of strong demand as Jamaica targets more Latin American visitors. Wellness Tourism: JACANA unveiled a Caribbean Wellness Platform, tying together organic farming, botanical care, nature experiences and apothecary retail to position the region as a global wellness destination.
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