Jamaica Reveals Unprecedented Surge in Winter Tourism

Image: Ocho Rios, Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Ruth P. Peterkin/Adobe)
Image: Ocho Rios, Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Ruth P. Peterkin/Adobe)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 3:20 PM ET, Thu January 9, 2025

As the winter season travel season continues to play out, Jamaica is experiencing an unprecedented tourism surge, securing an impressive 1.6 million airline seats and underscoring the island’s status as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations.

The strong demand for travel to Jamaica comes as international airlines continue to expand their flight offerings, making the island more accessible than ever to visitors from around the world.

The 1.6 million seats represent a significant increase in capacity, indicating a robust recovery for the island’s tourism sector and positioning it for continued growth.

“This is going to be the best winter season on record. This is the first winter that we have 1.6 million seats coming into Jamaica. We know that 1.6 million seats are 100 percent of the flights that are coming but we if consider 80 percent we are looking at 1.3 million visitors coming which is 12.8 percent higher than last winter which is also 178,000 more seats,” said Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett in a statement.

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition, and the destination is routinely ranked among the best to visit globally by prestigious international publications.


For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Topics From This Article to Explore

Related Videos

Become A Travel Expert

Upcoming Webinar
Tools & Promotions to Build Your AmaWaterways BusinessThursday, January 30, 2025
2:00pm Eastern
Join your AmaWaterways host and tune in as they explore the wide variety of sales strategies and...
Upcoming Webinar
Say ALOHA to the Hawai'i Loves Travel Advisors Webinar Series!Wednesday, February 5, 2024 1:00PM ETJoin us LIVE on February 5th from 1PM-4PM ET for an exciting series of webinars covering the...
Upcoming Webinar
Building On Our LegacyMonday, February 10, 2025 2:00pm EasternCatch up on the latest Classic Vacations offerings with CEO, Melissa Krueger Where the old and new...
Upcoming Webinar
Tools & Promotions to Build Your AmaWaterways BusinessThursday, January 30, 2025
2:00pm Eastern
Join your AmaWaterways host and tune in as they explore the wide variety of sales strategies and...
Upcoming Webinar
Say ALOHA to the Hawai'i Loves Travel Advisors Webinar Series!Wednesday, February 5, 2024 1:00PM ETJoin us LIVE on February 5th from 1PM-4PM ET for an exciting series of webinars covering the...
Upcoming Webinar
Building On Our LegacyMonday, February 10, 2025 2:00pm EasternCatch up on the latest Classic Vacations offerings with CEO, Melissa Krueger Where the old and new...

Get To Know Us Better

Agent At Home

Helping leisure selling travel agents successfully manage their at-home business.

Subscribe For Free

Agent Specialization: Group Travel

Laurence Pinckney

Laurence Pinckney

CEO of Zenbiz Travel, LLC

About Me
Agent At Home

Helping leisure selling travel agents successfully manage their at-home business.

Subscribe For Free

Agent Specialization: Group Travel

Laurence Pinckney

Laurence Pinckney

CEO of Zenbiz Travel, LLC

About Me