Port Royal Welcomes First Cruise Ship
The historic town of Port Royal, in Kingston, welcomed its first cruise ship, the Marella Discovery II, on Monday (January 20). It was also the …
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Tourism Ministry To Develop Cultural Events Into Products
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry is moving towards developing Jamaica’s unique cultural events into products that can be marketed as part …
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Tourism Minister Wants Jamaica Rum Festival Added to Offerings
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he wants the annual Jamaica Rum Festival to become a part of the island’s tourism offerings, and has given …
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Jamaica To Benefit from Hosting UNWTO Summit
Jamaica is to benefit from hosting the upcoming United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Summit on Innovation, Resilience and Crisis Management. According to Minister of …
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Port Royal Welcomes Cruise Ship On Monday
President, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley is reporting that the development of the Port Royal cruise port terminal is at a “reasonably …
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Tourist Industry Earns US$500 Million More Than Last Year
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmond Bartlett, says preliminary report from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is showing that in 2019, the sector earned between US$3.7 …
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Over 1.5 Million Cruise Passenger Arrivals In 2019
Preliminary data from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) indicates that cruise passengers accounted for over 1.5 million of the approximately 4.3 million tourists visiting the …
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Jamaica Looks To Capitalise On Endorsements From Major News And Travel Outlets
The Ministry of Tourism is looking to capitalise on recent endorsements by international media companies CNN, Bloomberg and The Travel, which have hailed Jamaica as …
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Complimentary Coffee Tasting Being Introduced For Cruise Ship Visitors
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says complimentary coffee tasting for visitors arriving at Jamaica’s cruise ship ports will commence on Friday (January 10), when the …
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PM Says Port Royal Will Be Safe And Hassle-Free For Tourists
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says anti-harassment initiatives and security measures will be implemented at Port Royal, Kingston, to ensure a safe and …
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Jamaica To Target New Tourism Markets
Director of Tourism, Donovan White, says Jamaica will be targeting new markets for 2020. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. White said focus …
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A ‘December to Remember’ for Tourism
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is poised to exit 2019 and enter 2020 on the back of a healthy 10 per cent …
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Centre Of Tourism Innovation On Course To Meet Certification Target
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) is well on its way to achieving its target of certifying …
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Sangster Airport Gets 15 New Immigration Kiosks
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the installation of 15 new state-of-the art immigration kiosks at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay …
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TPDCo Stages Fourth Annual Craft Fair
A wide variety of unique handmade jewellery, sculptures, pottery, natural products and clothing were on display at this year’s Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Craft …
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Jamaica Readying For Global Tourism Growth Over Next Decade
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is positioning itself to meet the demands of the global tourism market over the next 10 years. …
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Jamaicans To Be Equipped For High-Skilled Jobs In Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is moving quickly to capitalise on the opportunities for high-skilled employment in tourism. The Minister, who was …
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Tourism Earnings For 2019 Estimated At US$3.7 Billion
Jamaica is poised to generate US$3.7 billion in tourism earnings for 2019. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Trafalgar Travel Limited’s …
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Tourism Minister Highlights Growing South American Market
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the South American market is growing into one of the biggest and most lucrative in the world, with …
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Ocho Rios Reaping Benefits Of Measures To Boost Cruise Ship Calls
Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC) Michael Belnavis, is crediting the boom in cruise-ship arrivals to Ocho Rios to an “all-in approach” by all …
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