Ja to build first innovation township

[Jangle]

Jamaica is poised to rewrite the blueprint for tourism development in the Caribbean with the establishment of the region’s first-ever Tourism Innovation Township, and the construction of what will become the tallest hotel in the Caribbean, a 33-storey Moon Palace tower, to be built in Rose Hall, St. James.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, speaking during the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) last Saturday, described the move as a historic convergence of innovation, scale, and inclusivity that will set a global precedent.

The township, to be developed around the Unico, Hard Rock, Moon Palace mega-resorts, and Iberostar, will anchor what Bartlett says will become the largest concentration of hotel rooms in any single space in the Caribbean, with over 5,000 rooms within walking distance of each other.

“This is a game-changer for tourism in the region,” said Bartlett. “It will be the first tourism innovation township in the Caribbean, arguably in the world.”

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/...otel-rose-hall

[Lazie]

...and some Jamaicans want to chase out this government for a set that have no plans.

[Assasin]

Was at Rosehall a few days ago and say them building a big hotel and refurbishing Catoonia (former holiday Inn). Looking back a few years and only Halfmoon, Holiday Inn, and Wyndam (Dreams) were the only hotels on that stretch. Seeing the conference center full up of cars, (I remember forumites were saying it would be a white elephant).

The only problem I see now in certain areas is transportation, too many cars, Travel is slow. The highway from Mamee Bay to Kingston is good and the bypass in Mobay will be welcome but going to Negril is travelling nightmare, too many cars and buses, Ochi also need a bypass. My Trip was short, sorry I couldn't go to St. Thomas to see the Urban Center.

This government has gotten the confidence and Bravo to move to the next level and demand more from investors. I only hope they could float some shares on the stock exchange for some of these investments. I think Audrey Marks is a wonderful addition to the government.