AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Recovery Watch: Jamaica welcomed 2.34 million visitors through Aug. 31, earning about US$2.5 billion, even as hotel inventory is still partly offline after Hurricane Melissa—about 70% of rooms are available, but arrivals and revenue remain down year-on-year. Beach Policy: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says it will review proposed changes to the Beach Control Act before taking a formal position, as access rules stay a hot topic for locals and visitors. Aviation & Airlift Signals: Kingston airport traffic rose 2.8% in August while Montego Bay fell 23% year-on-year, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s preliminary figures. Tourism Safety & Reputation: National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang warns that rising drug seizures could hurt Jamaica’s image and disrupt shipping and travel confidence. Local Tourism Economy: The National Craft Council is pushing back on imported imitations of Jamaican craft symbols, while a $53.5-million Old Fort Craft Market rehabilitation in Montego Bay aims to boost vendors’ stake in tourism. Back-to-School Support: JPS invested about $22m in back-to-school help across Jamaica, including communities still recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Jamaica in the Spotlight: Leon “Lemon” Parkins is bringing his first stage play, “Good Girl Gone Bad,” to Florida this November.
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