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When and where did tourism begin in Jamaica?
Port Antonio is often referred to as the cradle of tourism in Jamaica. Tourism started in Port Antonio when the banana king, Lorenzo Baker, brought visitors to the island on the return trip after exporting bananas. Baker’s hotel, Titchfield, erected in 1890 was the first built to cater to overseas tourists. Essentially, it comprised a group of cottages on top hill at some distance from the dining room and kitchen. The ruins are still clearly visible on Titchfield Hill.
How many resort areas do we have in Jamaica and what are they?
There are six (6) Resort Areas in Jamaica. They are as follows:
1. Negril 3.Montego Bay 5 Ocho Rios
Port Antonio 4 Kingston Mandeville & The South Coast
What are the forms of tourism?
There are three (3) distinguishable forms of tourism in relation to any given country. They are domestic, regional and international tourism. Domestic tourism comprises of citizens of the country traveling within the country. Regional tourism comprises of all persons visiting from within the region. International tourism comprises all tourists domestic and outbound tourism.
How was the Jamaica Tourist Board established?
Attempts to organize a bureau responsible for marketing Jamaica resulted in the formation of the Jamaica Tourist Association in 1910. The next important milestone came in 1922 when the Government established the Tourist Trade Development Board. By 1954 the Government recognized the need for a more effective organization than the Tourist Trade Development Board. Out of this re-organization emerged a much altered and invigorated Jamaica Tourist Board established April 1, 1955, membership of which reflected all interests in the industry.
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