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29 April, 2025

Visitor Arrivals Surge As Carnival In Jamaica 2025 Achieves Record-Breaking Growth

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Carnival in Jamaica 2025 has shattered previous records, with the island recording its highest-ever visitor arrivals for the annual celebration.

Preliminary data from the Ministry of Tourism indicate that between April 22 and April 27, a total of 8,571 visitors arrived in the country—a 15.5% increase over the same period in 2024.

Total passenger arrivals climbed to 16,958, representing a 20% year-over-year increase.

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, hailed the strong performance as a testament to the island’s growing appeal as a global entertainment destination.

Meantime....While final revenue figures are still being tabulated, preliminary projections suggest that Carnival in Jamaica 2025, will significantly surpass the J$4.42 billion in direct economic impact recorded in 2024.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, commended the success, highlighting Carnival’s role in expanding Jamaica’s entertainment tourism brand.

Image [email protected]. (2025, April 8). Carnival in Jamaica 2025: Experience a celebration of energy, culture and unity. TravelBiz. https://travelbiz.ie/carnival-in-jamaica-2025-experience-a-celebration-of-energy-culture-and-unity/