Kingston, Jamaica — 15 March 2026
A new wave of coastal real estate development centred around marina living and bayfront tourism is gaining global attention, as governments and investors increasingly focus on the economic potential of waterfront land. Recent discussions among planners and real estate experts in Vietnam highlight how coastal cities are becoming magnets for luxury investment, tourism infrastructure, and long-term urban expansion — a pattern that has implications for island economies such as Jamaica.
The conversation emerged during a policy seminar examining global trends in marina leisure ports and bayfront development. Officials and real estate analysts noted that coastal regions with natural bays and sheltered waters are becoming focal points for integrated developments that combine housing, tourism, transport infrastructure, and marine recreation.
Across many parts of the world, the development of marina-based real estate is being driven by two parallel trends: the con…
