talent and creating economic opportunities within the community.“Jamaica Pegasus is 100% Jamaicanstaffed,” says Madden-Greig. “We’ve been here for 51 years, and we view ourselves as more than just a business—we’re part of Jamaica’s tourism family.” The impact of the hotel extends beyond its walls. Madden-Greig and other senior management have long shaped national tourism policies through active roles in the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA) and other influential bodies.“Our owner, Kevin Hendrickson, has served as a councilor and past chairman of the Kingston chapter,” she notes, adding that she herself has held multiple leadership roles within the JHTA. This active engagement ensures that Jamaica Pegasus is responsive to industry trends to shape the direction of Jamaican tourism and promote policies that benefit the nation as a whole. Tourism in Jamaica is a vital economic engine, and the Jamaica Pegasus team understands its influence on multiple sectors. “Tourism touches so many other industries,” Madden-Greig explains. “We’re major users of local agriculture, manufacturing, and 5 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11 JAMAICA PEGASUS HOTEL
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