Other discussions which took place at the JAPEX tourism trade show, revealed that for the period January 1 to August 31 2011, Jamaica welcomed a total of 2.1 million visitors. And projection estimate that a further more 500,000 would arrive. The CTO also reported that Caribbean. annual tourist arrivals to the Caribbean are were more than 20 million, which mean that Jamaica accounts for more than 12% of tourist arrivals. At the JAPEX conference, the then Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said:
After the origins of the tourists are clearly outlined, there should be great consideration to be paid towards the number of tourists who come to Jamaica to have a significant impact. Eighteen of the thirty respondents, which represent 60%, believe that more than 2,000,000 tourists arrive to Jamaica annually. This can be supported from the findings discovered.
Other discussions which took place at the JAPEX tourism trade show, revealed that for the period January 1 to August 31 2011, Jamaica welcomed a total of 2.1 million visitors. And projection estimate that a further more 500,000 would arrive. The CTO also reported that Caribbean. annual tourist arrivals to the Caribbean are were more than 20 million, which mean that Jamaica accounts for more than 12% of