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JHTA concerned about privatisation of Dunn's River
Published: Thursday November 10, 2011 | 2:01 pm1 Comment
Monique Grange, Gleaner Writer
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), says it is concerned about the government’s move to privatize some of the country’s tourist attractions, including the popular Dunn's River Falls in St. Ann.
At yesterday’s post Cabinet Press briefing, Minister with responsibility for Information Senator Arthur Williams, said a contract had been awarded to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu regarding the privatisation of the entities which are being run by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).
The contract is valued at $29.3 million.
Senator Williams said the privatisation would allow the UDC to get back to its core business.
However, JHTA President Evelyn Smith said more details should be provided on the terms of the contract.
<span style="font-weight: bold">The other tourist attractions to be privatized are Reach Falls in Portland, the Two Sisters Cave and Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine, Green Grotto Caves in Trelawny and the Laughing Waters bathing beach in St Ann.
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Bloody Bay Hotel Developments Limited that operates as Breezes Grand Resort and Spa, in Hanover will also be privatized.