TEF National Rest Stop Programme

The National Rest Stop Programme is an island-wide programme aimed at increasing the number of places where commuting visitors and locals can stop to refresh themselves then continue on their journey. Amenities for Rest Stops will include; restrooms, parking area, restaurant/food shop, seating, and appropriate public facilities. 

The programme is built on partnership. Therefore discussions will be held to determine the amount of equity the owner/operator will invest and what facilities/services are priority and will be made available to the public. The scope of work will include; installation of signage leading to and at Rest Stops, improvements to the restroom, installation of benches, upgrades for safety, sanitation and use by the physically challenged. For those Rest Stops which meet the programme requirements, there will be agreements between TEF and owner(s)/operator(s) in respect of the work to be done.

Interested parties must complete the TEF National Rest Stop Programme Application Form and submit same with a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund. The cover letter and application form may be submitted manually or electronically using the information provided below:

Executive Director
Tourism Enhancement Fund
64 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
Tel: 908-5970/5911
Email: reststop@tef.gov.jm

A technical team will thereafter arrange a visit to the facility and undertake an assessment. Should the facility meet the programme requirements, further discussions will be held with the Owner/Manager towards the execution of the works.