According to JHTA President O’Brian Heron, the proposal has left some investors uneasy as they assess their plans for the local tourism industry. The proposed increase was announced as part of the Government’s revenue measures during the 2026-27 Budget Debate, prompting widespread concern across the tourism industry. “What we are particularly concerned about is, our industry has been subject to a number of shocks over the years. He told the Observer that some progress was made during a recent meeting with officials of the Ministry of Finance. The JHTA president argued that the tourism industry has consistently made significant contributions to Government revenue and continues to do so.