A pioneer in Jamaica’s tourism industry Robert Hendricks has died.
Hendricks, owner of Caribbean World Vacations, one of the largest destination management companies in Jamaica, died at his home in St. James on December 29. He was 75.
He was ailing for a few months.
Hendricks entered the tourism sector in the late 1970s. He started out as the owner of Lollipop on the Beach in Sandy Bay, Hanover, and then went on to set up Caribbean World Enterprises in St. James.
He also partnered in the establishment of the Aquasol Beach Complex in Montego Bay. Years later, he joined the ground and tour operating company, Tropical Tours in sales and marketing.
In 2020, he was recognized with the Spirit of Independence Award by the St James Municipal Corporation for his outstanding contribution to the tourism sector.
Tributes to Hendricks
Several tourism stakeholders including Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett and Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism, Senator Janice…
