Jamaica’s tourism industry set a new record, recording two million visitors in the first five months of 2024. This follows a strong 2023 which recorded 4.1 million visitors, up 25.5% from 2022.
The economic impact will be significant: tourism is already generating $1.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to contribute nearly $5 billion by 2025, providing a major boost to the island’s economy.
So far this year, we have generated $1.9 billion in revenue and, going forward, we are on track to generate almost $5 billion in economic impact by 2025, directly contributing to the prosperity of our islands and their people.
“Jamaica’s recent tourism data is a testament to our continued resilience and the support of our valued partners,” said Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett. “This historic start to 2024, and the notable increase in visitor numbers last year, is the result of our island’s vibrant spirit and a variety of factors, including increased airline seat capacity, growing hotel rooms and growing interest from travellers around the world. To date, we have generated $1.9 billion in revenue this year, and are on track to generate an economic boost of almost $5 billion by 2025, directly contributing to the prosperity of our island and its people.”
This growth is being driven by travelers from the United States, with New York (350,000+) and Florida (326,000+) leading the way in growing the number of travelers from the United States by 16.2% in 2023. By region, the Midwest will see the highest growth rate at 23.3%, followed by the West at 16.8%.
To meet demand, Jamaica is expanding its hotel capacity, with more than 2,000 new rooms set to be added over the next two years.
Editor’s note: This article has been AI-generated based on a press release distributed by Visit Jamaica and has been fact-checked and reviewed by TravelAge West editors.
