Community Tourism

The Wag Water River, St. Mary, Jamaica
Here are some photos of the Wag Water river in St. Mary, Jamaica. I was working on a community tourism project a while back and really really wanted to just hang out by the river for the day. Unfortunately I wasn’t really dressed for a river bath but it was

Finding Authentic Jamaica in Treasure Beach
Here’s a great article on the truly Jamaican “community tourism” experience that Treasure Beach has to offer. “Away from the all-inclusive resorts, a quiet spot steeps visitors in the culture with Red Stripe beer, roaming goats and soccer on the beach.” Read more: http://www.startribune.com/finding-authentic-jamaica-at-jake-s-on-treasure-beach/380139271/
A Visit to the Maroon Village in Charles Town, Portland
I’m currently working on a Community Tourism capacity building and training program in six rural Jamaican communities as part of my work, along with two other tourism consultants, Hugh Cresser and Dr. Anthony Hall. (see Expand Consulting). We are going to be conducting training with community persons on how to