We need your ideas and questions today for Reopening!

[sandman66]

been awhile since wi have done this....the last time none of mi suggestions came to be...…
still no speed bumps/silent Policeman in Negril as promised

first off get Negril open right away without restrictions cause us tourist need our Jamaican friends to get der jobs back cause dem desperate for food etc and we need our Negril back for our vacations...….
repair the roads and have regular maintenance as potholes don't cut it with tourist...…
get rid of hustlers, scammers, idlers etc as they ripoff tourist as wi all know too well...….
work on getting rid of that stupid noise abatement act so wi can have concerts and live venues again in Negril....
keep dem Army guys out of view so the tourist don't get scared...…
stop dem Army roadblocks....Negril looks like war zone when dem do that
cleaner beaches and roadsides as it does get nasty with trash strewn all over the place....
collect the trash more frequently in those roadside trash receptacles cause most times dem overflowing on the West End...
stop the speeders on dem motorcycles.....sometimes dem going over a 80mph....put in speed bumps
get rid of the white plate robot/gypsy/crooks that operate in Negril...….they ripoff tourist big time
get rid of dem fishing men with dem huge nets that us snorkelers get tangle up in on the Cliffs...
enforce the motorcycle/scooter helmet laws.....start stopping dem and check for papers too
get rid of the money changer crooks in the ValueMaster and Golden Nugget parking lots.....
have regular monthly Farmers Market the last Wednesday of every month at the Beach Park like in the past....
need more motorcycle and bicycle police in Negril...….wi need double the police force that Negril has currently
sidewalks are desperately needed and bicycle lanes on the West End.....
open a park on the West End/Cliffs for people to go swimming and so they can relax and have a picnic
fine places of business that don't keep their places up that can be seen from the roads or beach...ghetto look doesn't work with tourist
police foot patrols at all times of the day...….especially after dark.....more visibility the better....yah mon
mi will add more mi sure.....lol

Cool Runnings, Marko

I was assuming Rob meant Covid specific questions, but I agree with most of your suggestions, not all.

In my travels we have been to over a dozen countries, both Caribbean and in Europe. When I see "dem army guys" I don't feel scared, it makes my feel a little more secure if anything.

[VVHT]

Rob, thank you for inviting us to share.

I'm assuming the the level of tourists returning to the island will be at a reduced level for the near term. Most people I'm in contact with aren't planning on traveling soon.

Group Tours and excursions will be difficult to manage with social distancing and may have to be deferred for the time being. I don't see snorkel trips to the reef with a boat full of people happening soon.

Do the Hotel Owners and the Chamber have access to sufficient supplies of masks, gloves and sanitizer to properly maintain a safe environment?

The economic need is obvious, but the overwhelming concern is to prevent a second closing of the border.
Will the hotels, restaurants, bars and tour operators be able to make a living if the number of tourists is below a certain level?
How many seats are booked on incoming flights for the month of June?

Thank you for letting me share my thoughts.

VVHT

[Rob]

Rob, thank you for inviting us to share.

I'm assuming the the level of tourists returning to the island will be at a reduced level for the near term. Most people I'm in contact with aren't planning on traveling soon.

Group Tours and excursions will be difficult to manage with social distancing and may have to be deferred for the time being. I don't see snorkel trips to the reef with a boat full of people happening soon.

Do the Hotel Owners and the Chamber have access to sufficient supplies of masks, gloves and sanitizer to properly maintain a safe environment?

The economic need is obvious, but the overwhelming concern is to prevent a second closing of the border.
Will the hotels, restaurants, bars and tour operators be able to make a living if the number of tourists is below a certain level?
How many seats are booked on incoming flights for the month of June?

Thank you for letting me share my thoughts.

VVHT

VVHT,

Since this is slow season, it is possible the numbers maybe somewhat down, but fairly close to normal. There are some really slow weeks during the summer.

All legal attractions are being made to comply with social distancing and hand sanitizing station regulations. Masks are available aplenty, everywhere you go you can get them. Same with hand sanitizer, you can buy it by the gallon. Haven't really seen many gloves around yet, but I am sure that will change soon.

There are zero new tourists now. Any is better than zero. I will ask your two final questions this evening, the first one seems a bit existential and I am pretty sure no one will know how many seats are booked. I am not sure the airlines do...

Thanks man!

[Rob]

I was assuming Rob meant Covid specific questions, but I agree with most of your suggestions, not all.

In my travels we have been to over a dozen countries, both Caribbean and in Europe. When I see "dem army guys" I don't feel scared, it makes my feel a little more secure if anything.

Sandman,

Yes, I was asking about Covid related issues.