Jamaica’s tourism trade has set new information, with 2 million guests within the first 5 months of 2024. This comes after a robust 2023, which noticed 4.1 million arrivals, a 25.5% improve from 2022.

The financial influence is critical. Tourism has already generated $1.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to contribute almost $5 billion by 2025, a significant enhance for the island’s financial system.

So far, now we have generated $1.9 billion in income this yr and looking out forward, we’re on observe to convey virtually $5 billion to our financial system by 2025 — contributing on to the prosperity of our island and other people.

“Our current tourism knowledge is a testomony to our ongoing resilience and assist from our cherished companions,” stated Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica. “This historic begin to 2024, in addition to final yr’s notable rise in arrivals, is a results of our island’s vibrant spirit in addition to varied elements similar to further airline seats, new resort rooms and rising curiosity from vacationers world wide. So far, now we have generated $1.9 billion in income this yr and looking out forward, we’re on observe to convey virtually $5 billion to our financial system by 2025 — contributing on to the prosperity of our island and other people.”

U.S. vacationers are driving this development. In 2023, U.S. arrivals elevated by 16.2%, with New York (350,000+ guests) and Florida (326,000+) main. The Midwest noticed the best regional development at 23.3%, adopted by the West with 16.8%.

To fulfill demand, Jamaica is increasing its resort capability. Greater than 2,000 new rooms shall be added within the subsequent two years.

Editor’s Observe: This text was generated by AI, primarily based on a press launch distributed by Go to Jamaica. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.