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INTRODUCTION
Mr. Speaker, I rise on this my 31st occasion to address this honourable house in this critically important sectoral debate as I speak of the developments and challenges faced by one of our nation’s key industries, tourism. With COVID-19 upending the affairs of every single nation, east and west, I must extend hearty commendation and gratitude...
· It gives me great pleasure to welcome our travel and tourism partners to this timely webinar, “Culinary Tourism: The Secret Sauce in Selling the Caribbean.”
· The Caribbean has an amazingly diverse culinary heritage that is more than worthy of recognition.
...Mr. Secretary-General, colleague Ministers, and delegates:
Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s deepest disappointment that we were not in a position to host you last month, as scheduled. That was only one in a myriad of adjustments that we have had to make as individuals, communities, and nations in the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Nevertheless, I look forward to...
INTRODUCTION
· The COVID-19 pandemic brought the global tourism and travel industry to a standstill, making it one of the worst affected economic sectors.
· With airplanes on the ground, hotels closed and travel restrictions in virtually all countries, the World Tourism Organisation (...
· As the Government makes plans to reopen the economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism is taking centre stage. And for good reason. The tourism industry is Jamaica’s bread and butter. It is responsible for 9.5% of GDP, contributes 50% of the foreign exchange earnings of the economy, and generates 354,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.
...· Our offer of free online certification to our tourism workers through the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) has had a resounding response. Thousands are taking advantage of this opportunity to upskill and advance their education.
· We are pleased to be able to provide this support to so many of our industry...
OVERVIEW
· The COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Task Force was formed to bring together some of Jamaica’s best minds to marshal a recovery plan for our tourism industry, which has been hard hit by the pandemic.
· The end result will be a new tourism space where health and safety are a critical...
SALUTATIONS:
- Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
- Dr. Andrew Spencer, Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo)
- Dr. Carey Wallace, Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)
- Mr....
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