KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—LATAM Airlines Perú is set to restart its Lima-Montego Bay route on December 1 this year, subject to government approval.
This direct flight to Montego Bay, northwest of the island, will operate thrice weekly – on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
It is projected that it will serve 45,000 passengers in its first year of operation.
“We are delighted with the resumption of service by LATAM Airlines, which reaffirms our commitment to enhancing connectivity and tourism growth in this key region. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for Jamaica as we expand our reach within the Latin American market, leading to increased arrivals and earnings for Jamaica’s economy,” said Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett.
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White, said this new flight option will allow more Latin American travelers to experience Jamaica.
“We are committed to providing an enriching travel experience, ensuring that every visitor enjoys the essence of our island’s warmth and vibrancy,” he said.
Manuel van Oordt, CEO of LATAM Airlines Peru, said that as LATAM Peru celebrates 25 years of operation in Jamaica this year, “being able to resume a route with broad tourist projection is a way to continue supporting the country’s development.”
Investment in Jamaica’s tourism industry has reached new heights, with existing hotel companies expanding their presence and new investors ready to build new properties.
“These developments signify expansion and demonstrate our commitment to offering world-class hospitality experiences to visitors worldwide,” Minister Bartlett said.
Construction start dates or development plans are in place for thousands of additional rooms.
Princess Resorts will add another 1,000 rooms to complement their existing offerings; Grand Palladium Lucea will expand with 1,000 additional rooms; and further west, the Wyndham brand will re-emerge in Jamaica with the construction of Viva Wyndham, featuring just under 1,000 rooms north of Negril.
Progress continues on the 1,100 rooms at Hard Rock in Montego Bay; Secrets is expanding with over 100 new suites; and a significant new resort with 1,285 rooms, whose name has yet to be revealed, is also planned for the island’s tourism capital.
Tourism development continues in Trelawny with major hotel brands like Harmony Cove, Planet Hollywood and the expansion of the H10 resort. Bahia Principe in St. Ann is undertaking a multifaceted expansion project that includes villas, condominiums, hotel rooms, a PGA-certified golf course, a fishing village, and housing for tourism workers, all using a broadly environmentally sustainable development approach.
Additionally, Secrets will develop a 700-room hotel in St. Ann.
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