Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac), incorporated in 1978, is a public body of the Ministry of Tourism with responsibility for ensuring adequate airlift capacity into Jamaica. Through partnerships and collaboration with existing and potential carriers, JamVac is responsible for:
- maintaining airlift capacity by supporting chartered routes, and
- increasing airlift capacity through the creation of new markets and gateways.
In 2017, JamVac was also given the mandate of improving the cruise experience in Jamaica.
JamVac endeavours to:
- encourage demand for travel to Jamaican ports through engagements with tour operators;
- provide unique and unforgettable onshore experiences for cruise passengers;
- build and maintain strong working relationships with cruise lines and cruise associations; and
- collaborate with the JTB on cruise conversion programmes to convert cruise visitors into stopover visitors.
Jamaica Vacations Limited is fully funded by the Government of Jamaica.
Board of Directors
Mr. Lloyd Barnett (Jr.), JP – Chairman
Mr. John Lynch
Mr. Wayne Cummings
Mr. Gary Saddler
Ms. Tricia Ann Biccarie
Mr. John Byles
Mr. Shane Munroe
Mrs. Shirley McLean Brown
Ms. Dahlia Wright
Executive Director: Ms. Joy Roberts
Visit the JamVac website at: www.jamaicacruising.com
