Jamaica has wrapped up what is set to be its most outstanding summer in tourism history. The momentum does not seem to be slowing down either, with the rest of the year looking equally promising.
U.S. market sees surge in flight capacities
Flight capacities to Jamaica from the U.S. are projected to see an uptick.
A considerable increase of 140,000 additional seats is anticipated from September to December alone.
According to reports, when broken down, these figures represent an 18 per cent growth compared to 2019’s pre-pandemic levels and a 19 per cent increase over the same period in 2022.
A testament to Jamaica’s tourism allure
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, noted that the significant rise in seat capacity underlines the strength and appeal of Jamaica’s tourism offerings.
He added that the island nation’s amicable ties with U.S. airlines also seem to play a pivotal role in this growth.
The boost in numbers are said to be attributed to extra flights provided by American Airlines from hubs like Dallas and Chicago.
Additionally, the expansion of services by airlines such as United from Chicago and Southwest Airlines from locations like Baltimore and Orlando also contributes to this upswing.
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Tourism Tourist Board’s take on the upward trend
For Jamaica, the resurgence of tourism is not merely about numbers but about nurturing and expanding ties with key airline stakeholders.
Donovan White, the Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board, underscored the importance of these collaborations.
Expressing gratitude to the airlines, he emphasized the critical role of newer routes, bigger aircraft, and increased seat availability in driving tourism growth.
Breaking records and setting benchmarks
Summer has always been a lucrative period for Jamaican tourism, but this summer set a new benchmark.
The island nation clocked in 1.4 million booked seats, toppling the previous record by 16 pe cent set in 2019.
