50,000 turističkih radnika Jamajke vratilo se na posao u posljednjih 6 mjeseci

He said suppliers, manufacturers, farmers and producers of cultural products will have the chance to develop together as the industry returns. “The demand would be a fraction of what it was in 2019 when we had 4.3 million visitors, when the demand required a level of production that the country couldn’t afford to have. We didn’t have the capacity. The good news is that we can grow capacity with this present level of recovery so that more of the goods that the industry needs can be sourced locally from our manufacturers, our farmers and our suppliers,” he explained.

Minister Bartlett noted that Christmas in July is part of that response as it provides the opportunity for more of our local producers to showcase their output.

This year, some 150 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items displayed their products to corporate entities and various industry players at the annual trade show.  All products on display had to be made with materials sourced locally, proven to be at least 70 percent locally manufactured or assembled, highlighting strong Jamaican cultural influences and themes.

Activities for this year’s virtual staging also included a “Style Jamaica Pop Up Fashion Show” which featured jewelry, bags and accessories made by local artisans. 

Christmas in July is a collaborative effort of the Tourism Linkages Network, a division of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and its partners: the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), JamaicaManufacturers' and Exporters Association (JMEA),the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) and Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA).