$100m upgrade for Sangster International Airport
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Dr Rafael Echevarne says some $100 million will be spent on the Sangster International Airport over the next few years to improve its services.
Echevarne explained that this is an exciting time for MBJ because they are initiating the third phase of development at the airport.That includes improving infrastructure on the ramp site such as the apron and taxiway, but also, he noted, “we’re doing runway extension, the terminal extension, renovation of the commercial facilities and many other things, including very important works with immigration to ensure that the experience entering Jamaica is as smooth as possible.”Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett said his ministry and its agencies are working diligently to provide a product and a service that both meets and exceed the expectations of Jamaica’s visitors and tourism partners.He said steps are being taken to ensure the availability of first-class accommodation as well as a safe, secure and seamless visitor experience, noting that destination assurance is crucial to ensuring sustained growth.The minister also said accommodation is also being increased by attracting new hotel investments and Montego Bay can look forward to increasing room count by 1000 new rooms this year and over 2,000 in the next four years.