Tourism Earnings to Exceed US$4 Billion This Year

• Jamaica’s tourism earnings are expected to be “significantly higher” this year, exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
• The ministry now expects that Jamaica will earn in excess of US$4 billion this year, which would exceed 2019 figures by between US$500 million to US$600 million. This growth is expected to be supported by an increase in visitor arrivals, including cruise ship arrivals which are projected to be above three million, which is similar to 2019 figures.
• Overall, visitors are staying longer in Jamaica and are spending more. In 2019, the average length of stay for visitors would have been approximately 7 nights. In 2022, visitors are staying just over eight nights. Additionally, the average daily spending rate in 2019 was approximately US $168 per person, per day while in 2022, the rate is US $180 per person, per day.

(Source: JIS News)