Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined that the next phase of Jamaica's tourism development must deliver greater benefits for citizens and ensure more of the industry's earnings remain within the local economy. Addressing RIU Jamaica's 25th Anniversary Celebration held at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday (June 18), Mr. Bartlett said the sector is preparing to...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says tourism serves as an important gateway to investment-led development and plays a critical role in shaping how countries are perceived by visitors, investors and businesses Speaking during the 25th anniversary celebration of RIU Jamaica, held at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday (June 18), Dr. Holness said tourism helps...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says RIU Hotels and Resorts' ongoing expansion in Jamaica over the past 25 years reflects growing international confidence in the country's future and its ability to attract investment, talent and opportunity. While addressing RIU Jamaica's 25th Anniversary Celebration at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday (June 18), Dr. Holness said...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains the main engine of economic growth, which requires a hands-on approach to protect it at all costs. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16, Mr. Bartlett framed tourism and the diaspora as intertwined engines of growth, job creation, and...

Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form and a 60-second video pitch outlining their business idea through the TEF website at tef.gov.jm/incubator. Speaking with...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement, Hon. Robert Montague, says the recently rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary demonstrates how tourism revenue is being invested in rural communities across Jamaica. The $27.5 million project, financed by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), is part of...

A key pillar of the Tourism 3.0 framework is strengthening linkages and building capacity across local industries to ensure that more Jamaicans participate directly in the tourism value chain, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Delivering the feature address at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary, on May 29, Mr. Bartlett...