Kingston, Jamaica – Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is main a collaborative effort between private and non-private sector stakeholders to construct capability and systematically tackle the ache factors within the tourism business.
Minister Bartlett made the disclosure following a gathering with business companions, which he led along with the president of the Jamaica Resort and Vacationer Affiliation (JHTA), Robin Russell, yesterday (January 11) on the AC Marriott Resort.
Minister Bartlett outlined that the 4 focus areas assigned to the working teams might be Public Order in Tourism Areas, Customer Facilitation, Tourism Housing and Human Assets.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett
Noting the resilience and progress demonstrated by Jamaica’s tourism sector during the last 12 months, Minister Bartlett mentioned: “In 2023 we welcomed a complete of 4.15 million guests, which is a considerable 24% improve over the earlier 12 months. This displays the exceptional enchantment of Vacation spot Jamaica.”
He added that: “This contains 2,886,064 stopover guests, which marks a 16.4% rise over the determine recorded in 2022. Moreover, there have been 1,265,586 cruise arrivals recorded for the 12 months, representing a whopping 48.3% improve over the variety of cruise passengers that visited the island in 2022.” The Minister added that: “This surge in guests generated international change earnings of US$4.27 billion, which represents an 18% improve over the income secured in 2022.”
“Our spectacular progress figures underscore the effectiveness of our tourism methods. Nonetheless, our dedication should be to propel the business even larger,” the Minister mentioned.
Rising Stopover Arrivals
He harassed that with Jamaica anticipating some 3 million stopover guests in 2024, boosting capability is vital shifting ahead. “Our success in 2023 is a testomony to the enduring partnerships between the private and non-private sectors. Shifting forward, we’re resolute in constructing the required capability to fulfill the heightened demand projected for 2024 and past,” Mr. Bartlett famous.
Minister Bartlett additional defined that in direct response to the escalating targets and elevated demand, yesterday’s assembly targeted on strategic measures to strengthen the business going ahead.
On the difficulty of human capital improvement and the scarcity of employees, Minister Bartlett highlighted the continuing work of the duty power which was fashioned to look at labour market preparations in tourism. “The aim is to reinforce the business’s workforce, fostering a stronger and higher sense of appreciation for the invaluable contributions of our employees,” he expressed.
Emphasising the significance of bettering the airport expertise to facilitate a seamless arrival for guests, Minister Bartlett mentioned through the assembly stakeholders examined methods to reinforce general customer satisfaction and keep the optimistic picture of Vacation spot Jamaica.
