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Message from the
Minister

Tourism

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Dear Cruise Partners,
This momentum continues thanks to the work of
the committed team at Jamaica Vacations Limited
Jamaica’s cruise tourism (JAMVAC) and the many stakeholders and inves-
tors collaborating towards accommodating the
sub-sector continues to increasing demand through new port developments
and strategic partnerships.
thrive from ship to shore! I encourage all our valued travel advisors to seize

the opportunity to promote Jamaica’s unparalleled
cruise experiences to your clients and reap the
I exclusive “Regal Rewards” on offer to top-sellers
of destination Jamaica.
n the last quarter, we have witnessed a
resurgence in cruise arrivals, with Jamaica
Help us to spread the good news about Jamaica
reaffirming its position as a leading desti-
nation for international cruise travelers. as we look forward to welcoming more travelers
to our beautiful shores in the coming months!
During this period, Jamaica saw an impressive 16%
increase in total visitor arrivals compared to the Warm regards
previous year. This growth was fuelled by increased
cruise passenger traffic, with key ports such as Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP
Montego Bay, Falmouth, and Ocho Rios driving
performance. Our strategic investments in port
infrastructure and enhanced tourism experiences
continue to attract world-class cruise lines and
discerning travelers.
The cruise sub-sector contributed significantly
to our record-breaking total of approximately 4.2
million visitors in 2023, positioning Jamaica for
another remarkable year of tourism expansion.

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