Several Activities Planned For Tourism Awareness Week
Several activities will be held to mark this year’s Tourism Awareness Week (TAW), from September 22 to 28. The Week will also incorporate the observance …
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PHOTOS: Anti-Trafficking Workshop With TPDco
Increase in Arrivals From Russia
The Ministry of Tourism is reporting an increase in arrivals from Russia. Senior Advisor and Strategist, Delano Seiveright, said that just under 3,000 Russian tourists …
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JHTA to Donate US$20,000 to The Bahamas
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) will be donating US$20,000 to assist in relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged Bahamas. President of the JHTA, Omar Robinson, …
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Tourism Industry Continues to Record Unprecedented Growth
The tourism industry continues to record unprecedented growth, with a 9.1 per cent increase in stopover arrivals for the first eight months of 2019. Director …
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Hospitality Sector Well Positioned to Achieve Revenue Target –Bartlett
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s hospitality industry is well positioned to generate the US$5-billion being targeted by 2021 under the 5x5x5 growth agenda. …
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Jamaica to Moblise Resources Through Tourism Resilience Centre to Assist Bahamas
The Ministry of Tourism, through the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), is moving to mobilise resources locally and internationally to assist The …
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Tourism Minister Announces New Flights from South America and Russia
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced new flights out of South America and Russia to Jamaica. Speaking at a press conference to provide updates …
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Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Will Allow For Flexible Contributions
The Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme will allow for flexible contributions through its use of individual retirement savings accounts, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Speaking …
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Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Development Advanced
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says plans are advanced for the establishment of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme by early 2020. …
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‘Symphony of The Seas’ to Make Port Calls to Jamaica in 2020
There is heightening stakeholder anticipation over the impending arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, in 2020. The …
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Positive Responses to Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme
Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, is reporting positive responses and buy-in from sector workers and stakeholders who are to benefit from the soon-to-be-established Tourism Workers’ …
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Tourism Minister Emphasises Significance of Pension Scheme
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the pension scheme for tourism workers is a commitment by the Government to make sure there is social …
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UWI to Offer Courses for Tourism Stakeholders
The Ministry of Tourism is partnering with The University of the West Indies (UWI) in the delivery of specialised courses of study for hospitality industry …
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Largest Cruise Ship to Call in 2020
Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship and prime jewel in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels, is slated to make its inaugural call to …
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Tourism Minister Says 6,000 Rooms to Be Developed in Rose Hall
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says some 6,000 rooms will be developed in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, over the next five years, making the …
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Tourism Workers Pension Scheme a Landmark for Work Relations – Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the passing of the Tourism Workers’ Pension Bill “will go down as a landmark moment in the history …
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Tourism Minister Highlights Main Areas of MoU with Kenya
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism, signed between Jamaica and the Republic of …
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Hotel Highlights History and Culture for Visitors on Independence Day
Jamaica’s rich history and vibrant culture were on display at Breathless Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6, as the resort celebrated the …
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Jamaica and Kenya to Collaborate in Sports, Culture, Tourism
Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya have signed four agreements, which will facilitate collaboration in sports, culture, tourism, among other areas. The signing followed a …
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