Canadian tourism has officially returned to Jamaica.
The island welcomed back the to start with Air Canada flight pursuing a six-thirty day period hiatus, with Air Canada’s first Dreamliner flight to the country.
“Canada is the 2nd-premier source industry for Jamaica and the return of Canadian tourism in Jamaica is welcome information for our country’s lodge companions, attractions, transportation suppliers, hospitality workers, and the thousands of persons utilized in our tourism linked industries,” said Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. “I am happy to welcome the return of Air Canada to Jamaica right after the 6-month hiatus from January this year.”
Air Canada and WestJet are the first Canadian carriers to resume provider this summer months to Montego Bay.
Jamaican officials say far more than 280,000 air seats have been secured from Canada to Jamaica for the impending wintertime tourist period.
“Air Canada is incredibly happy to resume our passenger support to Jamaica, which we have proudly served for extra than 70 years,” claimed Luis Noriega Benet, Basic Supervisor, Latin The us and the Caribbean for Air Canada. “There is no doubt quite a few Canadians are seeking to journey to Jamaica for a very long-postponed sun vacation. As perfectly, there are a lot of people the two in Jamaica and Canada who are keen to visit with mates and family members they have not been capable to see since the pandemic began. We search ahead to welcoming absolutely everyone on board and celebrating with each other the rebirth of vacation.”
— CJ