Jamaica achieves record twenty-five percent growth in Caribbean visitor arrivals, led by Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bahamas: New Updates You Need to Know

Data reveals a sharp rise in Caribbean stopover visitors to Jamaica, reaching eighty-eight thousand two hundred in 2024, up from seventy thousand four hundred eighty-eight in 2023 and slightly above fifty thousand in 2022. This represents an impressive increase of close to seventy-six percent over two years, highlighting a rapidly intensifying demand for travel within the region.

Multiple factors have propelled this surge. Strong cultural ties and deep-rooted diaspora connections continue to encourage travel between Jamaica and neighbouring islands. Improved air travel infrastructure, including expanded flight routes and enhanced frequencies, has greatly facilitated easier, more convenient travel within the region. Strategic partnerships among airlines have further increased available seat capacity, boosting connectivity and encouraging intra-Caribbean tourism.

Customer satisfaction remains exceptionally high, with surveys indicating that approximately eighty percent of Caribbean visitors would recommend Jamaica to others. Additionally, eighty-one percent intend to return, reflecting strong loyalty and providing a solid foundation for sustainable tourism expansion within the region.

Looking ahead, ongoing investments in airport infrastructure, transport connectivity, and sustainable tourism practices are expected to support continued growth from the Caribbean market. Emphasis on community engagement and environmental preservation will ensure that this growth delivers long-term benefits to local economies and cultural heritage.