AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Policy & Resilience: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett urged the Jamaican diaspora to go beyond remittances and become investors and marketing partners to help Jamaica hit its 10 million visitors/US$10 billion target, including support for solar, water, reef restoration, climate-smart farming and community tourism. Tourism 3.0 Push: Bartlett also outlined the shift from “Tourism 2.0” to “Tourism 3.0,” aiming for wider local participation and higher dollar retention, while PM Andrew Holness said tourism builds confidence that attracts investment. Hotel Upgrades: Sandals revealed a US$200 million “Sandals 2.0” makeover across three Jamaica resorts, including redesigned guest experiences and new dining concepts. Food Tourism: Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism is moving to position the island as the Caribbean’s culinary capital, planning partnerships with international culinary institutions and “afro global chefs” for training and sustainable growth. Coastline Access Fight: A court challenge over Mammee Bay highlights fears that high-end tourism development could restrict public beach access for locals. Aviation & Growth: InterCaribbean Airways launched its first Embraer ERJ170 as part of a major fleet expansion, signaling continued regional airlift momentum.
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