As part of upgrades being made to the island’s airports, Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration &, Citizenship Agency ( PICA ) is installing and testing new kiosks at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport and Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport. These shops are automated card control systems to simplify customer movement.
” We are very pleased that PICA is installing shops at our top terminals in Montego Bay and Kingston, as they will provide more comfort for stopover customers by speeding up processing times through the emigration halls”, said the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. ” This will provide a more smooth airport experience as we progress through our top spring season, during which we expect to welcome report- breaking arrivals”.
The shops, which are a function at several airports worldwide, use genetic technology to verify the identification of passengers. They scan the guest’s passport and taking a picture of the guest’s experience, which is then compared to the digital photo stored in the passport’s chip. These restaurants will serve as an alternative to using computers staffed by immigration officers, thus allowing people to walk through passport power more quickly. In addition, they free up emigration officials to concentrate on more important border security tasks.
” The installation of automated restaurants for passport manage at our flights is an excellent use of modern technology to improve the overall customer experience at Jamaica’s flights, which is important as we continue to grow visitors to the target”.
Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, added,” Customers ‘ first impressions of Jamaica’s overall tourism goods take place upon landing, so we are happy to soon be able to increase them”.
It is anticipated that airline passengers may have access to as many as 100 immigration shops before the end of the year.
For more information on Jamaica, explore www. visitjamaica.com.
ABOUT JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s regional tourism firm based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB practices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Official headquarters are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.
In 2023, the JTB was declared’ World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘ World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which even named it named” Caribbean’s Major Tourist Board” for the 15th subsequent year,” Caribbean’s Major Destination” for the 17th subsequent year, and the” Caribbean’s Top Cruise Destination” in the World Travel Awards – Caribbean.’ In contrast, Jamaica was awarded six golden 2023 Travvy Awards, including’ Best Honeymoon Destination ‘ ‘ Best Tourism Board – Caribbean,’ ‘ Best Place – Caribbean,’ ‘ Best Marriage Destination – Caribbean,’ ‘ Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean,’ and ‘ Best Cruise Destination – Caribbean’ as well as two silver Travvy Awards for’ Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and ‘ Best Wedding Destination – Overall.’ Additionally, it won a record-breaking 12th TravelAge West WAVE prize for” International Tourism Board Providing the Best Vacation Advisor Support.” Jamaica is home to some of the top hotels, sights, and service providers in the world. The country is consistently named one of top travel destinations by prominent global publications.
Visit the JTB’s site at website for information on upcoming special activities, attractions, and lodging in Jamaica. Visit jamaica.com or give the Jamaica Tourist Board a call at 1 800 JAMAICA ( 1 800 526 2422 ). On Instagram, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube, follow the JTB. Visit www to see the JTB blog. www.islandbuzzjamaica.com
SOURCE: Two of Jamaica’s flights are now equipped with fresh kiosks.
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