This forms part of the Ministry’s strategy to aggressively target new and traditional markets, to attain double-digit growth and promote Jamaica as the ideal winter tourism destination.

In addition to the US$ 1.3 trillion in receipts that destinations earned, international tourism generated another US$ 240 billion from international passenger transport taken by non-residents.

Mexico’s growth as a tourist hotspot is truly incredible. Since being ranked the 15th most visited destination in 2013, the country has jumped 62 percent to its present sixth-place ranking.

Tourism to Acapulco is up 11 percent over last year, according to the Secretary of Tourism of the State of Guerrero.

China “continues to lead global outbound travel,” as per a recent report published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

To ensure the summer season finishes strong, more than 45,000 travel agents are working with government officials through caravans, seminars, and shows to entice tourists to Quintana Roo.