U.S, May 6 -- While delivering the powerful message during his 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate opening presentation in Parliament recently, under the theme, "Tourism Gives Even More for 2024," the Jamaica Tourism minister underscored the Ministry's commitment to expanding the positive impact of tourism throughout Jamaica.

"Tourism generates a demand for a staggering $365 billion worth of goods annually," Minister Bartlett said, stressing the vast potential for local businesses to cater to this demand. "Last year alone, over four million tourists visited our shores, spending over US$4 billion. While some of this money remains in our economy, a significant portion goes towards purchasing goods that are not locally available," he added.

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