Jamaica records 2.3 mn visitors & USD 2.4 bn in tourism
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The figures were shared by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett during the recently concluded ‘Christmas in July’ trade show in Kingston.
Jamaica records 2.3 million visitor arrivals and an earning of USD 2.4 billion in tourism revenue between January and June 2025. The figures were shared by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett during the recently concluded ‘Christmas in July’ trade show in Kingston. Based on current trends, Jamaica is expected to surpass 3 million stopover arrivals by year-end.
Jamaica is also gearing up for the Caribbean’s tallest hotel and its first Tourism Innovation Township in Montego Bay. The township will integrate over 5,000 hotel rooms, supported by social infrastructure such as a STEM school, supermarkets, healthcare, and community services. Set to operate on a circular economy model, the township will generate and manage its own electricity and water supply while promoting locally produced goods for the hospitality sector.
Additional developments, including new Sandals and AC Marriott properties, are expected to bring more than 10,000 hotel rooms to Montego Bay by 2030, reinforcing Jamaica’s positioning as a progressive, investment-friendly tourism destination.
Now in its 11th edition, the Christmas in July initiative, held at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, hosted 180 Jamaican producers, including 106 first-time participants. Products featured included aromatherapy, fashion, food, and artisanal crafts designed for hospitality, cruise retail, and corporate gifting.
Minister Bartlett reiterated the importance of deeper community involvement in the tourism economy, stating: “Every handcrafted product on display represents one of the pillars in the journey to link tourism to the prosperity of all Jamaicans."
