USA, Feb. 28 -- Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has signalled the country's strategic intent to significantly increase airlift out of South America, following high-level discussions with airline executives in Colombia and Panama.

The meetings form part of Jamaica's intensified push into the Latin American market, with plans to inject additional seats into the destination for the 2026 and 2027 travel seasons.

"We are building on an exceptional period of growth from the Latin American region. Jamaica recorded a 75.9% year-over-year increase in Latin American arrivals in 2025, with standout performances across key South American markets - Peru, Argentina and Chile," Bartlett said.

"These discussions follow surging demand ...