DAMION CRAWFORD CHALLENGES ‘LOCAL FIRST’ – WHO REALLY BENEFITS FROM JAMAICA’S TOURISM BOOM? скачать в хорошем качестве

DAMION CRAWFORD CHALLENGES ‘LOCAL FIRST’ – WHO REALLY BENEFITS FROM JAMAICA’S TOURISM BOOM?

Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism, Damion Crawford, was the first to respond to the Minister’s tourism presentation — and he did not hold back. He raised serious concerns about: • Jamaica’s continued dependence on the United States for over 60–70% of visitors • Whether airlines are receiving seat subsidies • The struggle of small and medium-sized Jamaican hotels • Hotel worker wages and treatment • Foreign-owned vertical integration squeezing out locals • And whether “Local First” is policy… or just a slogan The Minister defended the strategy, pointing to certification programs and new market expansion. But the real question remains: Who truly benefits from tourism growth in Jamaica? Watch the full breakdown and tell me your thoughts below 👇🏾 #DamionCrawford #JamaicaPolitics #LocalFirst #TourismDebate #JamaicaNews #CaribbeanPolitics #AndrewHolness #JamaicaEconomy