In 2023, Jamaica hosted 4.1 million visitors, and the Bahamas welcomed 9 million.
Responding to U.S. State Department advisories on increased crime, the Jamaica Tourist Board emphasized a low crime rate of 0.01% for visitors and clarified that the majority of the island’s tourist areas are unaffected.
Despite the advisory maintaining a Level 3 designation since 2022, Jamaica remains a top international destination.
Mike Lavallee from the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica mentioned the advisory’s incorporation of various factors.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, under a Level 2 advisory, addressed the January 2024 U.S.
Embassy crime alert, stating it doesn’t reflect the overall safety in the country. They highlighted a comprehensive crime reduction strategy with pillars like prevention and detection.
In 2023, the Bahamas achieved a significant milestone by welcoming over 9 million visitors.
