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Jamaica Rises in World Economic Forum Tourism Ranking

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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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

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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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  • 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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