Jamaica is all set to host the 3rd Annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo, which is going to take place from 17 to 19 February 2025, at the luxurious Princess Grand and Princess Senses resorts. Top experts from around the world will gather in Jamaica to provide insights into the rapidly changing landscape for tourism resilience vital for popular tourism developing countries such as India.
The conference is poised to set a pivotal stage for the future of the global tourism industry in achieving the following outcomes:
- Increased Knowledge of Digital Tools for Resilience
- Renewed Focus on Building Resilience
- Collaboration for Resilience Solutions
- Practical Resilience Case Studies
- Adoption of Crisis Management Technologies
- Introduction of Resilience-Focused Financial Tools
- Resilience in Blue Economy Management
- Policy Recommendations for Resilience
- Increased collaboration between tourism stakeholders and digital technology firms globally
On this occasion, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, founder of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Minister of Tourism, Jamaica said, “The principles of tourism resilience have guided us in Jamaica and are crucial to our ongoing success. As the global tourism industry continues to grow and change in the face of new challenges and disruptions, it has never been more important to tap into the expertise of leaders and innovators to collaboratively discuss issues that are central to future-proofing travel and tourism worldwide.”
On Day 1, delegates and participants will interact with the digital transformation of tourism with emphasis on cybersecurity, AI, robots, immersive technologies, and the Metaverse. Day 2 will highlight coastal tourism resilience and innovations that protect not only India’s vast coastal tourism assets but also its natural and human threats. Day 3 will feature a high-level ministerial roundtable on digital technologies for resilience and hold a meeting to experience Jamaica’s resilient tourism. Additionally, the third day features several gastronomic events that highlight the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica, as well as various demonstrations of the latest technologies for tourism resilience.
“Tourism is the world’s largest industry, and the same holds true here in Jamaica,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board. “That’s why we are both excited and ready to welcome delegates to this important conference and let them experience true Jamaican hospitality.”
It is anticipated that more than 200 delegates from across the globe will be in attendance and Jamaica is prepared to provide a warm welcome.
