I returned Sunday from a nearly two week stay and met numerous folks who diverted to Jamaica due to the havoc on the other islands. So I would expect a temporary lift for sure, and I'm guessing this season will be great for Jamaica. My concern is the ability to retain those new travelers for future visits. The feedback was mixed, mainly due to the hustle that they encountered.

One thing that was also new was there were some folks walking the beach with clipboards doing surveys, asking questions about what travelers liked and did not like. Not sure if it was the tourist board or another organization. Business owners would be well served to direct additional efforts towards the negative that chases some folks away. If I owned a business there I would be sure to make sure my staff was prepared to welcome the influx and to do their part to make it a great vacation for the new arrivals. Step up our game to make a good first impression.