Sprint star Usain Bolt is telling everyone to plan a trip to Jamaica. The newly named Global Tourism Ambassador says the island is still strong and ready for guests, even after Hurricane Melissa. He used the local phrase "we likkle but wi tallawah" to highlight the country's resilience. Bolt listed curry goat, jerk chicken, music, and beaches as reasons to visit, saying tourism is the best way to support recovery.
The hurricane was a severe Category Five storm that hit in late October. It caused major damage to hotels, homes, and infrastructure, especially in southwestern and northern coastal areas. Both major airports paused normal flights for relief efforts right after. Now, less than two months later, the situation has improved drastically. Airports in Montego Bay and Kingston are fully operational again. Cruise ships are docking at ports like Ocho Rios and Falmouth. Most hotels, including several Sandals resorts, have reopened in phases across key tourist areas.
Officials report over seventy thousand visitors arrived in the first week of the winter season alone. Since the hurricane, total arrivals have surpassed three hundred thousand. They emphasize that tourism drives the national economy and supports many jobs, making visitor spending vital for broader community rebuilding. The overall message is that Jamaica's tourism belt is largely back in business and eager for guests.
The hurricane was a severe Category Five storm that hit in late October. It caused major damage to hotels, homes, and infrastructure, especially in southwestern and northern coastal areas. Both major airports paused normal flights for relief efforts right after. Now, less than two months later, the situation has improved drastically. Airports in Montego Bay and Kingston are fully operational again. Cruise ships are docking at ports like Ocho Rios and Falmouth. Most hotels, including several Sandals resorts, have reopened in phases across key tourist areas.
Officials report over seventy thousand visitors arrived in the first week of the winter season alone. Since the hurricane, total arrivals have surpassed three hundred thousand. They emphasize that tourism drives the national economy and supports many jobs, making visitor spending vital for broader community rebuilding. The overall message is that Jamaica's tourism belt is largely back in business and eager for guests.
