KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Tourism, its public our bodies, and trade companions will search to stress tourism’s vital position in fostering cross-cultural collaboration and world unity, as they observe Tourism Consciousness Week (TAW) 2024 from September 22-28, underneath the theme “Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love”.
This yr’s theme matches the UN Tourism world theme for World Tourism Day. At the present time is well known yearly on September 27. The theme is “Tourism and Peace.”
Worth of Tourism in Jamaica
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, described Tourism Consciousness Week 2024 as a possibility to rejoice the transformative energy of tourism.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (file picture)
“Tourism is not only an financial driver for Jamaica however a bridge between cultures. It creates an intercultural dialogue that breaks down limitations and promotes understanding,” stated Minister Bartlett. “The theme ‘Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love’ encapsulates the essence of Jamaica—a vibrant mix of cultures that unites each locals and guests in a shared love for humanity,” he added.
Catalyst For Peace
Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica (file picture)
Director of Tourism, Donovan White, echoed the tourism minister’s sentiments, including that: “The occasions for Tourism Consciousness Week 2024 will showcase how the sector can act as a catalyst for peace each domestically and globally. By means of tourism, Jamaica has the chance to paved the way in making a world the place peace is not only an aspiration however a tangible actuality.”
Tourism Week Actions
Thanksgiving Church Service
The week will formally start with a Thanksgiving Church Service. It would happen on the Household Church on the Rock Montego Bay on Sunday, September 22. The actions will proceed with the revealing of a mural on Monday, September 23, alongside Peters Lane, Downtown Kingston. This mural, impressed by the TAW theme, will present how tourism can convey folks collectively. It promotes a shared love for humanity throughout cultures.
On Wednesday, September 25, college students from Tourism Motion Golf equipment (TAC) throughout the island will collect for a particular TAW Youth Discussion board. This dynamic occasion will discover how tourism fosters peace and unity. The discussion board may even be augmented by a Speaker Collection and Storytelling Competitors for TAC members in colleges island-wide, giving college students a platform to share their imaginative and prescient for a extra peaceable world by means of tourism.
The next day, Thursday, September 26, will function Savour Jamaica, a culinary occasion on the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny. This celebration of Jamaican delicacies, underneath the theme “Out of Many, One Pot, One Love,” will convey collectively meals distributors and cooks from throughout the island to showcase genuine Jamaican dishes, highlighting how gastronomy tourism connects folks by means of a shared love of meals.
“Out of Many, One Love” Live performance
The week’s actions will culminate with the “Out of Many, One Love” Live performance at Devon House on Friday, September 27. This occasion, marking World Tourism Day, can be hosted by Jenny Jenny. Plus, will function performances by Jesse Royal, Lila Ike and DBurnz with music by DJ Kurt Riley. The live performance will convey collectively the general public, tourism companions, and stakeholders for a night of cultural alternate and celebration.
Minister Bartlett will be a part of different world tourism leaders together with officers from UN Tourism in marking World Tourism Day 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. “Peace is extra than simply the absence of battle; it’s concord, acceptance, and mutual understanding. Jamaica’s tourism trade is just not solely a pillar of financial progress but in addition a drive for world peace. By fostering the free circulate of individuals and concepts throughout borders, tourism builds bridges of understanding and acceptance,” Minister Bartlett expressed.
“Allow us to use tourism as a robust instrument to alter the world, fostering world unity and understanding. All are inspired to take part within the week of actions and keep tuned to the Ministry’s social media channels @tourismja for extra data,” Minister Bartlett added.
