Kingston, Jamaica — 14 March 2026
Global travel disruptions linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East may create new opportunities for Jamaica’s tourism sector, according to the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), which says the island could see increased visitor arrivals as travellers shift toward destinations perceived as safer and more stable.
Speaking during a Tourism Linkages Network speed networking forum in Negril, Westmoreland, the executive director of the TEF said the Caribbean region — including Jamaica — is increasingly viewed as a secure travel alternative as instability affects traditional tourism markets elsewhere.
The event, which brought together tourism operators and local suppliers, forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen connections between Jamaica’s tourism industry and domestic producers. Officials say these linkages are becoming more important as global trade and logistics continue to face disruption.
Negril was selected to host the forum partly because of it…
