"Prophesizing that tourists will be caught up in a shooting has no basis in truth "
More like sad reality. I have no problem telling people to book a resort but others seem to think hanging with the locals is the way to go. Fine, but they are risking getting what the duck or local got. I think tourists who stay on the straight and narrow are fine. Being a tourist, going to Rick's, and staying at a resort, aren't the 'real' experience for some. I personally worry more about my family in the non tourist areas.
I think its a joke to tell anyone you are going to keep coming. They have no incentive to change to accommodate your visit. Wouldn't a threat to boycott do the trick or some kind of rally no, no, we won't go :-) I think the JTB is listening to the posters who are coming , no matter what, with no regard to personal safety. They have built enough resorts for the ones who want to feel safe. The A/I Hyatt Ziva and Zilari are now in Montego Bay.
More like sad reality. I have no problem telling people to book a resort but others seem to think hanging with the locals is the way to go. Fine, but they are risking getting what the duck or local got. I think tourists who stay on the straight and narrow are fine. Being a tourist, going to Rick's, and staying at a resort, aren't the 'real' experience for some. I personally worry more about my family in the non tourist areas.
I think its a joke to tell anyone you are going to keep coming. They have no incentive to change to accommodate your visit. Wouldn't a threat to boycott do the trick or some kind of rally no, no, we won't go :-) I think the JTB is listening to the posters who are coming , no matter what, with no regard to personal safety. They have built enough resorts for the ones who want to feel safe. The A/I Hyatt Ziva and Zilari are now in Montego Bay.