In a critical analysis of tourism and its importance to global economies, the Minister made a universal call on international financial institutions (IFIs) to invest in ideas to build industry capacity for full recovery and inclusive growth.

Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett was one of four notable climate finance panelists at the 2023 Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington D.C. yesterday (April 13).

Underscoring the industry’s importance, he said tourism remained the engine of economic growth, job creation and development in many countries around the world and was especially crucial to the livelihoods of undiversified island economies. Also, for the foreseeable future, tourism would continue to be a fundamental pillar of the world economy.

Source: Breaking News