Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Wednesday launched into a journey to Miami, Florida, to spearhead Jamaica’s illustration at Seatrade Cruise World 2024.
This prestigious annual occasion, working from April 8 to 11, is anticipated to attract over 10,000 attendees and host greater than 600 exhibitors.
A platform for business dialogue and innovation
Seatrade Cruise World stands as a pivotal platform for stakeholders inside the cruise tourism sub-sector to have interaction in important discussions on urgent points and developments.
It serves as a melting pot of concepts, the place business leaders converge to form the way forward for cruise tourism.
Reflecting on Jamaica’s success in 2023
Minister Bartlett mirrored on Jamaica’s outstanding efficiency within the cruise business all through 2023.
– Commercial –
With over 1.2 million cruise passengers welcomed and the distinguished World Journey Award for the World’s Main Cruise Vacation spot secured, Jamaica showcased its enduring attract and the collaborative efforts of business companions.
Optimism for continued development in 2024
Trying forward with optimism, the tourism minister expressed confidence in Jamaica’s potential for yet one more 12 months of record-breaking arrivals in 2024.
He emphasised the importance of occasions like Seatrade Cruise World in facilitating important connections with key stakeholders, laying the groundwork for sustained development.
– Commercial –
Excessive-level engagements and strategic conferences
Over the course of the convention, Minister Bartlett is about to have interaction in a collection of high-level conferences with distinguished figures throughout the worldwide cruise business.
From discussions with Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Traces, to conferences with executives from Disney Cruise Traces, Norwegian Cruise Traces, and MSC Cruise Traces, the agenda is filled with strategic engagements geared toward fostering collaboration and exploring new alternatives.
Solidifying Jamaica’s place as a number one cruise vacation spot
Minister Bartlett reiterated Jamaica’s dedication to sustaining its standing as a premier cruise vacation spot.
By way of energetic participation in Seatrade Cruise World, Jamaica goals to solidify its place within the business, guaranteeing a affluent future for native communities reliant on the cruise sector for his or her livelihoods.
Minister Bartlett is scheduled to return to Jamaica on Thursday, April 11.
