The resort town of Montego Bay is to have a new attraction, the Harmony Beach Park, which will soon be opened by its developers, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).

The Harmony Beach Park is the UDC’s flagship project in Montego Bay. It will be free access, public beach facility, which will be opened to the public within the next few weeks.

The UDC is currently in the process of recruiting staff to manage its daily operations. Miguel Arthurs has been appointed as the Park Manager. Arthurs is a seasoned professional in the tourism management sector.

He joins the UDC team with a proven track record of success including his tenure as General Manager of the Sandals Golf and Country Club. Speaking on his new assignment, Arthurs stated that, “every Jamaican can be proud of Harmony Beach Park. It’s a fantastic space that offers many uses, especially for families.”

He explained that the park’s facilities can be compared to those available at any leading destination. Whether at home and abroad, Arthurs declared that there are so many elements in the space that will appeal to a wide range of persons and interests.

“I am very proud to be part of this process and look forward to welcoming everyone to Harmony,” he said in conclusion

New focal point for MoBay

The UDC envisions that Harmony Beach Park will be the recreational focal point for the second city of Montego Bay. The property is an active public park with elements which encourage wellness, enterprise, and entertainment as there are spaces for exercise, play, relaxation, and sports.

Community groups from Montego Bay have been invited to visit the space ahead of its opening. Such as, Mandingo Youth Club, Moy Youth Club and Granville Sports Club have toured the park. A key element of the park is its business opportunities.

Request for Proposals to design, build and operate commercial spaces at the park have been put to the market and information on the same may be sourced via the UDC’s website. The UDC welcomes food and beverage opportunities, retail shopping and entertainment activities in those areas.

Harmony Beach Park emerged as the winning submission for the Corporation’s ‘Name the Park’ competition. Over 250 entries were received via the competition website, social media platforms, and through drop-off boxes.

Kevon McIntosh copped the top prize courtesy the Tourism Enhancement Fund.