Jamaica’s record-breaking 2023 included a total of 4.15 million total combined visitors to the island, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. 

That included a record 2,886,064 stopover visitors, a 16.4 percent increase over 2022. 

The stopover record was accompanied by 1,265,586 cruise arrivals for the year, a 48.3 percent jump over the previous year. 

“This surge in visitors generated foreign exchange earnings of US$4.27 billion, which represents an 18% increase over the revenue secured in 2022,” Bartlett said this week. “Our impressive growth figures underscore the effectiveness of our tourism strategies. However, our commitment must be to propel the industry even higher.”

Jamaica is aiming for 3 million stopover visitors in 2024. 

“Our success in 2023 is a testament to the enduring partnerships between the public and private sectors,” he said. “Moving ahead, we are resolute in building the necessary capacity to meet the heightened demand projected for 2024 and beyond.”