UK Lifts Travel Advisory Against Jamaica

• The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office issued an update removing COVID-19-related restrictions based on the current assessment of risks associated with the pandemic. 
• The news that the United Kingdom Government has lifted its travel advisory against all non-essential travel to Jamaica is a major boost for Jamaica’s economic recovery. 
• The announcement is a major development for Jamaica’s tourism industry, as the UK market is crucial for Jamaica. The announcement will help to fuel arrivals from that market and help drive the recovery of our tourism sector and the Jamaican economy. 
• With the advisory lifted, TUI, the world’s largest tourism company, is expected to restart flights to the island this month, after suspending them in August due to the UK Government’s advice to residents against non-essential travel to the island due to the COVID-19 threat. TUI is the world’s leading tourism group. The broad portfolio gathered under the Group’s umbrella consists of strong tour operators, some 1,600 travel agencies, and leading online portals. It also has five airlines with around 150 aircraft, approximately 400 hotels, about 15 cruise liners, and many incoming agencies in all major holiday destinations across the globe. 
• The minister noted that the resumption of TUI flights and tour services is a much-welcomed announcement for our stakeholders who depend heavily on this major global group, which is the largest carrier of UK tourists to Jamaica.

(Source: JIS News)