Kingston, Jamaica – As Jamaica braces for the potential impact of Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, convened an pressing assembly on Sunday (June 30) with the Coverage and Planning Group of the Ministry’s Tourism Emergency Operations Centre (TEOC).
Jamaica’s Tourism Sector Prepares for Hurricane Beryl
The assembly, which included Ministry of Tourism officers, Chairmen, Govt Administrators of public our bodies of the Ministry, the Jamaica Resort and Vacationer Affiliation (JHTA), and different main non-public sector tourism stakeholders, was aimed toward making certain the tourism sector is totally ready to face the attainable challenges posed by the hurricane.
Minister Bartlett emphasised the crucial nature of the initiative. “Your complete TEOC crew and all of our tourism stakeholders stay dedicated to safeguarding our tourism sector and making certain that each one needed measures are in place to mitigate the affect of Hurricane Beryl,” mentioned Minister Bartlett. “This collaboration amongst key stakeholders is important to our preparedness efforts.”
He outlined that the TEOC crew is at present specializing in a number of preparedness actions, together with:
- Making certain accommodations, Airbnbs, and tourism points of interest observe complete hurricane preparedness plans.
- Coordinating with native authorities to safe the security and well-being of employees and vacationers.
- Establishing communication protocols to offer well timed updates and steerage to all tourism sector entities.
- Stocking emergency supplies and securing amenities to attenuate potential injury.
- Implementing evacuation plans the place needed and making certain that emergency contact info is available.
As Jamaica’s tourism sector prepares for Hurricane Beryl, the TEOC crew will proceed to observe the scenario carefully. TEOC will present updates as wanted, urging all tourism stakeholders to stay vigilant. As well as, to observe all security tips to make sure the safety of life and property.
