Government Defends Tourism Amid Price Surge | Jamaica News

The government’s defense against criticism over plummeting tourism and sky-high flight prices is firing back with data—and blame. Opposition leaders point to fewer visitors and steep fares, but Transport Minister counters that the numbers are misleading, citing major disruptions like Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa plus Spirit Airlines’ shutdown. He notes these factors were already flagged months ago—hotel shortages, airline cuts, and global inflation all played a role. Meanwhile, soaring ticket prices? Blame oil market volatility from US-Iran tensions and the departure of budget carrier Spirit, which has left rivals hiking fares on key U.S. routes. No word yet on whether the government’s trying to lure new airlines to lower costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/669078299bbd3cc8