Tourism Minister Bartlett Welcomes Expansion of International Hotel Chain to Jamaica

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is welcoming the expansion of Canada-based MGM Muthu Hotels Group in Jamaica, following its acquisition of the Royal Decameron Montego Beach Hotel in western Jamaica.

Bartlett says the investment reflects strong international confidence in Jamaica’s tourism product and its long-term growth strategy.

He added that the move is expected to create more jobs in the sector while strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the global tourism market.

MGM Muthu Hotels is a privately held international hotel group headquartered in Europe, with strong roots in India.

Founded by Dr. MG Muthu in 1963, the group operates more than 60 hotels across 12 countries, including Portugal, Spain, Kenya, India, France, the United Kingdom and Tanzania.

The transaction between Decameron and MGM Muthu is expected to be completed shortly.

Source: Caribbean Today