Jamaica Had A Record Year For Tourism In 2014 And Expecting Better In 2015

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(Newswire.net — February 17, 2015) Kingston, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill says the island attracted 3.5 million visitors in 2014 and of those, 1.4 million tourists arrived in Jamaica on cruise ships.

 

With tourism in Jamaica only expected to grow this year, tourist are making plans to visit the island and secure their lodging and tours early.  

 

“We have noticed an increase in people secure their booking way ahead of time.  We are getting reservations up to a year in advance.  We are also seeing an increase in corporate bookings and people reserving our entire resort for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings!” says Mike Shea, owner of Little Bay Cabins in Little London, Jamaica.

 

Jamaica is the place to vacation.  With its amazing beaches, captivating Reggae music, famous food and its “no problem, everything is Irie” people, Jamaica is also seeing an increase in tourists returning to the island after their first vacation in Jamaica.

 

“We have had people extend their vacation for as long as two months because once they arrive, they don’t want to leave!  We are also getting a lot of repeat visitors. We always tell our guests to come back soon, and the do!  We have had people that have returned more than 5 times in a year!” says Shea.

 

If you are planning to visit Jamaica this year make sure that you secure your bookings early.  To find out more about Little Bay Cabins please visit www.littlebaycabins.com.

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