Tourism Industry Can Create Wealth- Dr Wallace  

• Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace has underscored the importance of developing Jamaica’s tourism industry as a means of creating wealth, providing jobs, and improving the quality of life for Jamaicans.
• Drawing parallels to Guyana’s newfound oil wealth, which he said has boosted the country’s economy and quality of life for its citizens, Dr Wallace emphasised that Jamaica’s true riches lie in its natural beauty and the warmth of its people.
• He highlighted similar to how Guyana has found oil that can give its people a good quality of life, Tourism can provide benefits to Jamaica.
• With its pristine white sand beaches, enchanting cascading waterfalls, and delectable gastronomy, Jamaica boasts a wealth of natural assets that have long captivated the hearts of tourists from around the world. These assets are not only vital for the nation’s economic prosperity but also a source of immense national pride.

(Source: JIS News)