Jamaica to Conduct Audit on Local Travel Industry

Jamaica is welcoming international proficiencies in undertaking a security audit of the tourism. Edmund Bartlett, the Minister of Tourism had declared in October that he had directed the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), to carry on the audit through its Destination Assurance Division, to recognize gaps and make sure that the destination remains safe, secure, and picture perfect for visitors and locals alike.

Lately, he proclaimed that the audit will be conducted with the aid and help of Dr Peter Tarlow, “one of the most outstanding safety engineers and consultants in tourism today”.

“Dr Tarlow will be supported by a global rescue team from the United States, along with technical support from some of the major destinations, such as the United Kingdom and Canada,” Bartlett said, adding that the consultant will talk about solutions with safety professionals in Jamaica.

“This confluence of top international as well as local thinkers, planners and consultants will enable us to have a full-scale review of all our protocols in tourism and, particularly, to enable us to carve and, indeed, to create a new architecture for tourism ethics in Jamaica,” he added.

The Tourism Minister explained that the Government is all set to protect “the wonderful destination that we have” and make certain that “all our visitors… feel confident and protected while in Jamaica”.

“Their human rights must be respected and their cultural and other traits, which are dear and special to them, must also be protected and respected,” he added.