JTB Wooing Church Groups in the UK
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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is wooing church groups in the United Kingdom (UK) as it seeks to bring more visitors into the island.
More than 30 Diaspora and mainstream church leaders from various denominations were invited to a special brunch at the Jamaican High Commission in London on Tuesday (Aug. 11), where they were urged to consider Jamaica as a venue for faith-based group travel.
The group, which comprised decision makers for overseas conferences, retreats or other events organised by churches, were invited by the JTB to be part of a destination familiarisation visit to Jamaica.
The JTB made the point that Jamaica can offer a diverse range of events and activities and is already the venue for faith-related activities such as the annual 'Fun in the Son' gospel festival, which is now a regular calendar event
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