There will be another 7,500 hotel rooms available across the island between this year and 2023, according to Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett.
He views the level of multibillion-dollar investment projects that are now under way or programmed for implementation over the next two years as an indicator of investors’ confidence in Jamaica.
“The continued show of confidence by investors, even in a pandemic environment, is evidence that Jamaica is still a coveted destination and a powerful global brand. Jamaica’s tourism is ripe for investment. There has never been a better time to invest in [it],” the minister said.
He was speaking during a recent meeting with representatives of the Caribbean Alternative Investment Association (CARAIA) at the AC Hotel Kingston.
Breakdown of projects completed in 2020 or are now nearing completion:
- the US$3 million Chukka Ocean Outpost in Sandy Bay, Hanover;
- refurbishing of Overwater Bungalows by Sandals;
- refurbishing of the RIU Hotel in Montego Bay;
- construction of 400 additional hotel rooms at Oceans by H10 in Trelawny;
- and ground was broken for the US$2-million Red Stripe Experience Museum at Rick’s Café in Negril.
Projects slated for implementation between 2021 and 2023:
- the construction of 2,000 rooms by Princess Hotels in Negril;
- 1,700 rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in St James;
- 950 rooms at Sandals Negril, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay;
- 700 rooms at Secrets in St Ann;
- 12 additional luxury rooms at Oyster Bay in Trelawny;
- 300 new rooms at the Wyndham New Kingston Hotel;
- 168 new rooms at the ROK Hotel;
- 30 rooms at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St Andrew;
- 150 rooms at Palm Beach, Runaway Bay, St Ann;
- 60 rooms at Hotel Grand-A-View in Montego Bay;
- and phase-two development of 444 additional rooms at Oceans by H10.
Source: JIS
