From left to right: Bert Van Der Stege, Head of Commercial, Swoop; Peter Mullings, Deputy Director Marketing, Jamaica Tourist Board (Acting); Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica; Camille Needham, Executive Director, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association; Dale Davis, Director of Operations and Maintenance, PAC Kingston Airport Limited; Joy Roberts, Executive Director, JAMVAC.
Jamaica celebrated the launch of Swoop’s new non-stop service from YYZ to Kingston with a special welcome reception on 08DEC 2021.
Passengers and crew on the airline’s inaugural flight were greeted by senior government officials and representatives from Jamaica’s tourism sector.
“Now more than ever before, tourism is about relationships and Destination Jamaica is committed to strengthening the strategic partnerships that provide the foundation for a successful tourism sector,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. “We are grateful for Swoop’s continued support and confidence in the destination and Jamaica is committed to delivering the highest levels of health and safety for all our Canadian visitors.”
Swoop will operate the twice-weekly service out of YYZ, which is projected to bring approximately 7,500 passengers to the destination over the upcoming Winter 2021-22 season, according to a release from the Jamaica Tourist Board.
"Jamaica is proud to strengthen and expand our strong alliance with one of Canada’s premier low-fare airlines, and we look forward to welcoming hundreds of new passengers into Jamaica’s capital each week,” said Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board. “This new flight service provides our Jamaican Diaspora community with increased opportunities to come home, and will encourage Canadian travellers to discover and explore the island’s exciting cultural centre.”
