Will recent Hurricanes cause increase in visitors?

[JahCruiser]

I have a strong belief that the destruction that Irma & Maria caused to the eastern Caribbean that Jamaica will see a large influx of tourists over the next 6-9 months. Many will be first time visitors.

[Slightly Stoopid]

4 short words ..
go a long way
CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE !!
Ok - 4 words & 2 exclamation points

[jojo p]

They need to reign in all the guys that drive the bikes so aggressively, on the beach road , and the cliffs. If fact my friend (driver ) who lives there now tells me that there going on the sidewalks as well.

[JahCruiser]

The next several months present a new opportunity for Jamaica to show the world that it should be the island of choice for vacationers

[saeyedoc]

the garbage situation is way better than it was 10+ years ago. It's the aggressive crack head and bike guys that need to go

[rocknrollfarmer]

I talked to a local travel agent. I mentioned that same comment, and she said , "oh yeah....I just had a group that was booked for St. Martin, and they booked Jamaica" I tink it's gonna be busy mon'

[Irine]

Pretty soon I'll be booking the next year while I'm there. Does anyone know if the hotels will do that and if they still want 50% or will they take less if it's a year ahead? I know this year I booked late feb 2018 because I couldn't get anything sooner, and that was in April when I booked. I used to have no problem booking in October for the following feb, times are changing.

[Rumlover]

Irine, think it all depends on the hotel/resort. We always book the next year during the current stay. We are asked to pay for two room nights which is the same amount we would pay if we booked just a month out. You do need to be comfortable trusting that nothing will change with the property in the upcoming year.

[Chris B]

Supply & Demand. But with that said, there is a significant parochialism in beach tourism. I mean, look at us... For many of us, it's "Seven Mile or Bust". It might seem silly, but for me, if the tables were turned, I might take a year off if there was no room inventory in Negril.

[Accompong]

Supply & Demand. But with that said, there is a significant parochialism in beach tourism. I mean, look at us... For many of us, it's "Seven Mile or Bust". It might seem silly, but for me, if the tables were turned, I might take a year off if there was no room inventory in Negril.

Maybe it is because I go to visit Jamaica and not just Negril that it wouldn't bother me if all the rooms were filled. Years ago when Negril had too many tourists for my liking, I started staying in other places around the island and got a similar experience as to what I liked about Negril. Instead of abandoning Jamaica if Negril is not available, consider places like Treasure Beach as an alternative. Even though I have a place in Accompong Town, I will be spending a week in Treasure Beach this winter.