Jamaica Rises in World Economic Forum Tourism Ranking
What happened
The World Economic Forum and Zurich Insurance Group released the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026. Jamaica improved its global ranking, moving from 82nd to 78th among 110 economies. This represents the largest ranking improvement in the Americas. The index assesses conditions that support sustainable and resilient tourism.
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Why it matters
The index measures factors such as infrastructure, connectivity, and safety and security. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett stated that the improvement reflects Jamaica’s investments in tourism resilience and destination development. This strengthens the country’s position in global tourism competitiveness.
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Who's involved
- World Economic ForumProduced the Travel & Tourism Development Index.
- Zurich Insurance GroupCollaborated with the World Economic Forum on the index.
- JamaicaImproved its ranking in the TTDI 2026.
- Edmund BartlettMinister of Tourism who welcomed the ranking improvement.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- JamaicaSpeculative
Jamaica might see increased investment appeal and boost tourism competitiveness.
- Zurich Insurance GroupSpeculative
Zurich Insurance Group may see validation of the quality and relevance of its tourism risk assessment.
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World Economic Forum
Swiss nonprofit foundation
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Zurich Insurance Group
Swiss insurance company
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Jamaica
island state in the Caribbean Sea
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