In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable solidarity, with key stakeholders stepping up to support national relief efforts. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt gratitude to industry partners, particularly Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group, for their swift and substantial contributions to recovery initiatives. These efforts are being coordinated through the Tourism Resilience Coordination Committee, known as “Jamaica Tourism Cares,” in collaboration with the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Carnival Horizon made a special relief stop in Ocho Rios, delivering thousands of essential supplies, including bottled water, baby food, diapers, canned goods, cereal, and hygiene products. The shipment was handed over to ODPEM with the assistance of the Jamaica Tourism Cares team and Jamaican crew members aboard the vessel. Additionally, Carnival Corporation, in partnership with the Miami Heat basketball team and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, pledged US$1 million to the U.S.-based charity Direct Relief to bolster recovery efforts. Similarly, Royal Caribbean Group has committed over US$1 million and delivered more than 34 pallets of essential supplies, including bottled water, non-perishable food, bedding, and medical kits, to the hardest-hit areas in Falmouth. Minister Bartlett emphasized the significance of these contributions, stating that they not only provide immediate relief to affected families and tourism workers but also reinforce Jamaica’s resilience and recovery capacity. The Ministry of Tourism, through its public bodies, the Tourism Product Development Company and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, has been working with local organizations to ensure the transparent and efficient distribution of aid. Distribution efforts began in Trelawny, St. James, and Hanover and will continue in the coming days. Bartlett highlighted that these initiatives are part of a broader national recovery program aligned with ODPEM’s priorities. He also underscored the tourism sector’s responsibility to support communities, stating, “Tourism is not only about arrivals and revenues; it is about responsibility. Together, we are helping Jamaica and our people to heal, community by community, home by home.”