Christopher Jarrett
Christopher Jarrett is the area chair for the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s Kingston chapter, advocating for the growth of sport tourism in Jamaica by highlighting the economic benefits of hosting major athletic events in the city.
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As JHTA President Christopher Jarrett noted, failing roads, water, and power systems are not inconveniences but weaknesses that raise costs and erode Jamaica’s competitive advantage.
Christopher Burgess | Power and water: Backbone of productivity and competitiveness | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-07-06
JHTA President Christopher Jarrett told the association's 65th annual general meeting today.
PM to meet with tourism body over proposed GCT increase | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-27
JHTA President Christopher Jarrett argues that managed beach access is essential to protect beach users and the tourism industry.
JHTA defends managed beach access amid growing controversy | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22Christopher Jarrett, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, echoed concerns about the timing and structure of the proposed tax increase.
‘Death knell for small hotels’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-18
Christopher Jarrett is the president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association and serves on both task forces.
Recovery, donation task forces set up to get tourism back on track after Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-03
Christopher Jarrett, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, told The Gleaner that some small hotels in the capital have seen a 30 per cent drop in business.
Regulation of Airbnbs still on the agenda, says Bartlett | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-24
President of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett, said JAPEX is 'not just another event'.
JAPEX 2025 to be bigger than ever | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-17Christopher Jarrett, the new JHTA President, questioned the effectiveness of Negril's emergency response system.
JHTA sounds alarm on inadequate emergency services in Negril | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-17
Christopher Jarrett, president JHTA, was noted as being in attendance.
Christmas in July unfolds in a ‘Tropical Wonderland’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-12
Christopher Jarrett, area chair of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, warns about the impact of short-term rentals on small hotels in Kingston.
Tourism leaders warn against surge in short-term rentals | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-20
Christopher Jarrett is the chairman of the Kingston Chapter of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association.
Short-term rentals growing in Kingston | BusinessJamaica· 2025-04-13
Christopher Jarrett is the area chair for the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s Kingston chapter, advocating for sport tourism.
Grand slam for tourism | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-07
