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THERE are concerns that Jamaica could be losing out on the tourism market due to a lag in...

COVID-19 positivity rate for tourists returning to the US less than one percent Clifton Reader KINGSTON, Jamaica – The COVID-19 positivity rate for tourists returning to the United States is less than one percent. This was noted by the President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader, in an online forum held recently. He pointed out that before a guest can return to the United States, they must do an Antigen test, adding that from a sample size of almost 100 percent, the positivity rate has remained less than one percent. An Antigen test helps to determine wheth...

Tourism stakeholders are appealing for strong take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine among workers and operators in the resilient corridors. Chairman of the Tourism Resilient Corridors Committee, John Byles, said that the move will propel Jamaica to “the front of the line” as a nation “that is taking the vaccination exercise very seriously.” “We are calling on all tourism interests along the corridors to mobilise so we can protect our businesses,” he urged. “We need to be able to communicate that the corridors are fully vaccinated and safe,” he added. Hospitality worker...

ST JAMES, Jamaica— The tourism sector accounted for the largest take-up of the COVID-19 vac...

With more people opting to take vacations locally due to global travel restrictions broug...