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It’s that time of year again when the sector dedicates one entire week to celebrating all things tourism. On this week’s Tourism Round Up, we share all the plans and activities for Tourism Awareness Week 2019.

After nine months into 2019, Jamaica’s tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down. The industry continues to see record arrival figures and earnings as well as new airlift expansions into new markets. Stick around to find out more on how the sector is performing on this week’s Tourism Round Up.

The tourism resilience and crisis management centre is mobilizing assistance to help Bahamas recover from the impact of Hurricane Dorian. Stay tuned to find out more on this week’s tourism round up.

From the sea to your plate, that will be the experience for cruise passengers in Ocho Rios as part of the transformation underway at the port. Originally a fishing village, the resort town of Ocho Rios has been transformed into one Jamaica’s most popular cruise destinations. Join us to find out more about the new Ocho Rios.

Jamaica is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations to visit in the world. Many visitors arrive in Jamaica by cruise each year, with over 1.8 million visiting the island that way in 2018. To build on this success, the Government has another new cruise destination in the works - Port Royal. The Port Authority of Jamaica, who is leading the development of the project, says special effort is being made to ensure Port Royal is developed to international standards, while preserving its natural environment and historical sites.

One hundred and twenty manufacturers showcased their work while interacting with buyers at the Christmas in July Trade show 2019. From, oils, to scrubs to paintings, the event had enough variety to meet the needs of every buyer. On this week’s tourism round up we hear the story of a few of the exhibitors.