Making Jamaica safer for Jamaicans would be a good start. I know two couples who bailed on Jamaica this and last year because of the SOE - and they have always stayed at AIs and never left the property. Partially because they already paid an exorbitant amount to include all of their food and drinks, and fear-mongering by the AIs. I think the AIs are very bad for the local's economy. The local cab drivers, restaurants, trinket vendors, markets, and live entertainment venues don't get any play from AI visitors.Originally Posted by Accompong
@ukran1ans: The last time I remember Negril being filled with 18 to 25 year tourists I was one of them! That was a long time ago. It seems like most of the tourists these days are in the 40 to 60 year old age range. The past 5 years I have noticed more families with young children and even a few toddlers on the beach. Hard to say what could spur tourism. The US state department' stupid travel advisories don't help.
