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ICYMI: US Travel Advisory: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Takes Action: The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, spearheaded a special meeting of the Travel Advisory Taskforce at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, today. The session brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, its public bodies and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), to address destination assurance issues amid the latest travel advisory from the United States. Minister Bartlett emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration with US partners on visitor safety and security. He noted, “We concluded that the program of work that we have been pursuing should continue. We must continue meeting with our US partners on visitor safety and security. These meetings have been going for the last eight months, and we have taken action on a number of the points that have been raised.” The high-level gathering saw stakeholders committing to formulate a comprehensive plan of action to mitigate any potential fallout due to the advisories. In addition, the tourism minister led a review of the current state of the winter tourist season, highlighting the exceptional performance experienced in January. At the same time, the task force explored strategies for market diversification, with a specific focus on tapping into the potential for growth in the South American market. Less than 0.01% of crimes in Jamaica are connected to tourists In addressing concerns related to safety, Minister Bartlett stressed that less than 0.01 percent of crimes committed overall are connected to the tourists who visit the island. Why Jamaica? Response to the US “Do Not Travel” Advisory This statistic underscores Jamaica’s commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors. Looking ahead, the tourism minister outlined plans to reinforce Jamaica’s position globally, adding, “We will strengthen our public relations activities across the market, and that may involve visits to our partners to reassure them that Jamaica’s record of visitor safety is among the highest levels.” Jamaica looks at South America As part of the strategy, the Director of Tourism has been tasked with assembling a team to explore the potential for growth in the South American market. Public Education for Jamaica’s Tourism Industry Stakeholders Additionally, a public education programme will be rolled out locally to underscore the importance of stakeholders adhering to the principles of visitor safety and security. SOURCE: US Travel Advisory: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Takes Action BY: eTurboNews | eTN #Jamaica #traveladvisory #News #eTurboNews_eTN

US Travel Advisory: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Takes Action: The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, spearheaded a special meeting of the Travel Advisory Taskforce at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, today. The session brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, its public bodies and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), to address destination assurance issues amid the latest travel advisory from the United States. Minister Bartlett emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration with US partners on visitor safety and security. He noted, “We concluded that the program of work that we have been pursuing should continue. We must continue meeting with our US partners on visitor safety and security. These meetings have been going for the last eight months, and we have taken action on a number of the points that have been raised.” The high-level gathering saw stakeholders committing to formulate a comprehensive plan of action to mitigate any potential fallout due to the advisories. In addition, the tourism minister led a review of the current state of the winter tourist season, highlighting the exceptional performance experienced in January. At the same time, the task force explored strategies for market diversification, with a specific focus on tapping into the potential for growth in the South American market. Less than 0.01% of crimes in Jamaica are connected to tourists In addressing concerns related to safety, Minister Bartlett stressed that less than 0.01 percent of crimes committed overall are connected to the tourists who visit the island. Why Jamaica? Response to the US “Do Not Travel” Advisory This statistic underscores Jamaica’s commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors. Looking ahead, the tourism minister outlined plans to reinforce Jamaica’s position globally, adding, “We will strengthen our public relations activities across the market, and that may involve visits to our partners to reassure them that Jamaica’s record of visitor safety is among the highest levels.” Jamaica looks at South America As part of the strategy, the Director of Tourism has been tasked with assembling a team to explore the potential for growth in the South American market. Public Education for Jamaica’s Tourism Industry Stakeholders Additionally, a public education programme will be rolled out locally to underscore the importance of stakeholders adhering to the principles of visitor safety and security. SOURCE: US Travel Advisory: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Takes Action BY: eTurboNews | eTN #Jamaica #traveladvisory #News #eTurboNews_eTN

TRAVEL AND TOURISM - What is the Tourism Industry? Tourism is generally regarded as traveling to a different location for business or pleasure purposes. However, it has quite a specific definition: traveling to another environment for at least 24 hours, but for no longer than one year, for purposes related to business or leisure. A tourist is generally only classed as such if they stay in overnight accommodation situated in the location they travel to. By its very nature, tourism involves a round trip rather than travel in one direction only. With this in mind, the tourism industry refers to all aspects of the service industry that cater to tourists. - What is the Travel Industry? Travel refers to the act of moving from one location to another. This can refer to long-distance, short-distance, overseas, domestic, and various other forms. Crucially, travel also includes both round trips and one-way journeys, and it covers a wide variety of different travel purposes. The travel industry, therefore, refers to the numerous aspects of the wider service industry which cater to the needs and desires of those who have traveled from one part of the world to another. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking

Empowering Hospitality: Unveiling the Heartbeat of Travel and Tourism 🛎️ As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, we praise the valuable contributions of our industry. Last year, the travel and tourism industry contributed $2.2 Trillion to the US GDP and created over 17 million jobs. Every hotel stay translates into significant economic activity that ripples through various sectors of the economy. In case you needed another excuse, what a great reason to get out and travel! Read more in this article from Travel And Tour World where they explore how hospitality and travel impact our lives and the economy is so many positive ways. #NTTW #ArborLeads

What is the Difference Between Travel & Tourism Industry? The terms travel and tourism is often used side by side and is closely linked. However, there are differences between the two. In this blog, we will find out more about the difference between both travel and tourism and the activities that set them apart. What is the tourism industry?  – Tourism is the act of traveling to a different location for either business or pleasure for more than one consecutive year What is the travel industry?  – Travel refers to moving from one location to another. It can be long-distance, short-distance, overseas, or domestic travel and can cover a wide variety of different travel purposes. It is completely understandable that many find it hard to figure out the distinction between both terms because there seems to be significant overlap. Many of the businesses and service providers seem to cater for both travel and tourism. Despite the progressive and adaptive nature of the industry where the changes are evident via the new introduction of tourism forms, there is no attempt to develop a commonly accepted definition of travel and tourism. While we have attempted to define the concept of travel and tourism from a generic perspective, the practical application of the meanings we outlined can be difficult when used for specific types. We would say that academics and practitioners from the industry have to come up with appropriate definitions so that they will represent the travel and tourism industry that operates today. #seoservices #on page seo #digitalamarketing #digitalagency

A recent report by Insider Monkey, a stock advisory firm, has ranked Belize and Barbados as the two most affordable destinations in Latin America for travelers from the United States. According to the firm, they used average flight fares and accommodation costs for the month of March to determine the top 5 cheapest travel destinations. Read more on our blog 🔗 📷Belize Tourism Board (@belizetourismboard) #bestbelize #belizetravel #belize #belizeadventures #belizelife #belizephotos #belize2024

It's Tourism Thursday and today's topic is Revenge Travel! In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique trend known as “revenge travel” has emerged, leading to a significant shift in global tourism dynamics. Read our recent blog post to learn more about how this travel trend is affecting domestic travel nationwide! https://lnkd.in/g9eD8UJm

The number of #holidaymakers from #Turkey to #Greece increased by 90% in 2023 while Greeks continue to choose the neighboring country for their vacation. #GreekTourism #GreekTravel #Travel #Tourism #TourismIndustry #TurkishTravelers #Destinations #vacations #holidays

Travel Trends 2024: 🌍✈️ Young travelers are navigating new experiences that are budget-conscious, eco-friendly, and passion-driven. From #overtourism fees in Venice and Bali to #drytripping and concert tourism, the travel landscape is evolving! 🌱🎟️ #TravelTrends

World Economic Forum Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 A very useful index that provides a strategic benchmarking tool for business, governments, international organizations and others to develop the Travel & Tourism sector. https://lnkd.in/gnFfbUNi #tourism #travel #winetourism