Following Jamaica’s incredible triple triumph in the men’s 200 metres at the London 2012 Olympics, Hon. Wykeham McNeill, Jamaica’s recently appointed minister of tourism & entertainment, took the time out of his busy schedule to meet with Breaking Travel News in London’s stylish Park Plaza Hotel.
In part one of this exclusive interview, Hon McNeill discusses Jamaica’s incredible sporting achievements and what they have meant for the destination as well as Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.
Tune in to Breaking Travel News next week for part two of the interview which looks at Jamaica’s latest tourism developments, marketing campaigns and priorities for the new minister in Jamaica. Breaking Travel News: Jamaica has had an incredible run at the Olympics, topped off by the 200m sweep last night. Just eight months into your appointment as Minister, how have the London 2012 Games been for you? Hon Wykeham McNeill: The Olympics have been really marvelous for Jamaica. Apart from the Olympics themselves we have been engaged, along with other Government agencies, in putting together Jamaica House which is being hosted at the 02 Centre. This has been a place for everyone to gather; Jamaicans in London, diaspora and visitors from all over the world have come to Jamaica House to watch the Olympics with us. It has been a fabulous experience; we have been hosting seminars and meetings. It has been very productive.