U.S., May 6 -- In a bid to attract more visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said plans are in train to review visa facilitation.

Current premium viewers: 105 Speaking at a recent press conference at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, the Minister emphasized the untapped potential of GCC visitors, citing their increasing interest in Caribbean experiences, higher-than-average spending patterns, and tendency toward longer stays. The review will focus on simplifying visa application processes for visitors from the region.

"I have been in discussion with our Ministers of National Security and Foreign Affairs to look at more seamless ways for visa facilitation as we r...