JHTA says hotel renovations should meet standards to help reduce insurance costs

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Consumer confidence rose by 5.7% while business confidence fell by 6.5% over last quarter of 2025

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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JHTA President concerned about room availability in Western Jamaica

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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FWCF calls for enhanced anti-violence interventions in schools

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Gov’t says it remains committed to safe, resilient education system that protects all students

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Education Ministry orders investigation after video shows students assaulting peer

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Over 6,000 pounds of cocaine seized since start of year

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Construction worker accused of not completing renovation work charged

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Tourism Ministry to establish special safety task force for carnival events

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

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Opposition calls on Government to cap ad valorem tax on petroleum products as global energy crisis looms

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says renovations on hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa should be carried out at established standards to help reduce insurance costs.

JHTA President, Christopher Jarrett made the suggestion as he pointed to the challenges faced by hoteliers regarding insurance following the passage of the category 5 system last October.

He noted that if the tourism sector is serious about resilience, “building back” must not only be a popular mantra.

He stressed that the measures for resilience must be institutionalised.

He was speaking during yesterday’s Business and Consumer Confidence Indices presentation in Kingston.

Read More