Jamaica Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing

31 Dec 2020 11:07 AM
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Jamaica’s tourism arrival quantity continue steadily to climb, six months since the region reopened its borders for foreign tourism. 

In fact, the united states reported its highest seven-day arrival figures because the reopening for the time Dec. 22-28, with just over 21,000 travellers arriving to the island. 

That included 16,841 travellers arriving to Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport and another 4,203 travellers at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. 

“That is welcome news for all of us as an industry as we see an uptick in visitor arrivals and close the entire year on a positive note. The Christmas holiday seasons provided the destination a well-needed raise, which we wish will be an indicator of what we can expect in the brand new Year,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “All stakeholders remain positive and believe that the air seats guaranteed for Cold months 2020/2021 will additional bolster our recovery initiatives.”

In total, 376,044 passengers have found its way to Jamaica because the tourism reopening on June 15.