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8.4 % Increase in Stopover Arrivals |
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Thursday, 05 June 2008 |
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Preliminary figures for the 2008 winter tourist season have indicated an 8.4 per cent increase in stopover arrivals over the similar period last year.
For the January to March period, stopover arrivals were 483,959, up from 427,252 in 2007.
Speaking with JIS News, Director of Tourism, Basil Smith noted that the figures are looking impressive so far and is anticipating a double digit increase in arrivals when calculations are completed.
"February was the most outstanding month when stopover arrivals shot up by 17 per cent," the Director revealed, adding that the overall performance of the sector was due to "a sustained marketing effort on the part of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)."
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Gov't Targets Viable Health Tourism Industry |
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 |
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Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, has said that the development of a viable health tourism industry is an integral part of the government's vision for the country's health care system.
"Jamaica has an unrivalled opportunity to develop a thriving health tourism and wellness industry. Our location to the North American market, language, climate, and the outlay of our health infrastructure, are among our distinct advantages," said Mr. Spencer, during his contribution to the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate at Gordon House on Tuesday, June 3.
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Jamaica's Half Moon to build ultra-luxury villa complex |
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 |
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Half Moon, the luxury five star resort in Rose Hall Monetgo Bay, is set to build a collection of 30 ultra luxury villas called The Colony at Half Moon .
According to the developers, Oleander Development Limited, the development is destined to be the best in Jamaica when it is opened in 2010.
The Colony at Half Moon enjoys a prime oceanfront site set on Half Moon’s 400-acres and will offer a choice of 3, 4 or 5-bedroom, spacious villas from 275 square meters up to 500 square meters with private swimming pools and ocean views.
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