AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWinter Travel: Jamaica is adding air service from the US, Canada and Latin America as resorts reopen for the peak season. The island welcomed more than 2 million visitors and earned US$2.5 billion from January to August; more than 75% of hotel rooms are back, with 90% expected by December. Industry Outlook: Hotel leaders expect a strong winter but say high airfares could curb demand. Jamaican hotels are also challenging Booking.com over commissions on government taxes. Recovery: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is eyeing a disaster safety net for tourism workers as the island continues rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa. Visitor News: The MSC Poesia’s 11-night cruise, due to call at Ocho Rios, was canceled after a US Coast Guard detention in Miami; passengers are promised refunds and help getting home. Heritage Tourism: The Alpha Mercy Historical Centre, built with a J$100-million Tourism Enhancement Fund investment, is set to open this month.
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