Jamaica Poised To Benefit From US$35 Billion Health Tourism Industry – Government Seeking To Develop Plan To Tap Into Growing Market

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Jamaica-gleaner.com – With the capacity to generate in excess of US$35 billion per year, health tourism appears to be a viable income-generating option, which, if pursued, could bring vast sums into the country’s coffers. “There is a lot of potential for health tourism in Jamaica,” said Dr. Wykeham McNeill, minister of tourism and entertainment. “Numerous persons have shown interest, and we are working closely with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Commerce – in particular, Jampro – to ensure that we put in place a health tourism policy to grow this area,” added McNeill during an interview with The Sunday Gleaner. To continue reading click here.

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