With an anticipated participation of more than 200 global delegates, Jamaica is set to host the 3rd Annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo, which is going to take place from February 17 to 19, at the Princess Grand and Princess Senses resorts.
In a press statement, the Jamaica Tourist Board says that 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 shed light on the increased knowledge of digital tools for resilience, renewed focus on building resilience, collaboration for resilience solutions and practical resilience case studies.
JTB says that the conference will also include adoption of crisis management technologies, introduction of resilience-focused financial tools, and resilience in blue economy management.
The event will also discuss policy recommendations for resilience and increased collaboration between tourism stakeholders and digital technology firms globally.
“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,” says Edmund Bartlett, Founder of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Minister of Tourism, Jamaica.
The statement adds that 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.
The statement adds that 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. That’s why we are both excited and ready to welcome delegates to this important conference and let them experience true Jamaican hospitality,” says Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board.
