Canadians’ appetite for Jamaica creating opportunities for small properties
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September 17, 2026
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OCHO RIOS, St Ann — State minister in the Ministry of Tourism Tova Hamilton says the demand for Jamaica from Canada is outstripping the island’s available accommodation, creating opportunities for small local operators to fill the gap.
Hamilton told the Jamaica Observer that she was informed of the situation during a tour of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2026 exhibition at Moon Palace Jamaica on Tuesday.
She said representatives of the tourism ministry based in Canada, who are attending the trade show, were actively seeking accommodation from smaller Jamaican operators to meet demand from that market.
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