(Trinidad Guardian) Jamaica has recorded an impressive 1.7 million visitors within the first five months of the year.
Based on preliminary data, the island recorded 1,016,185 stopover arrivals and over 700,000 cruise passengers, as early as May 5 and 7 respectively, earning roughly US$1.8 billion in revenue.
According to an official statement issued by the Jamaica Tourist Board, this represents a 4.6 percent increase for stopover arrivals and 23 percent increase for cruise passengers, moving from 581,822 to 713,983 over 2023.
“We are grateful to see continued growth in our arrivals and earnings which speaks to the confidence our tourism partners and visitors have in the destination. To have hit the one point seven million arrivals mark is an outstanding feat and speaks to the commitment and hard work of our tourism team led by the heart of our industry—our workers,” said Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett.
