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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

Tourism Industry Must Be Protected – Minister

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...

Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), shares a photo opportunity with the top-three participants in the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch event. From second left (back row) are winner and Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair; and first runner up awardees, GemVoyage Advisor, Greg Connell, and Chief Executive Officer, Shanya Connell. In front is third runner-up, Director, Thompson Therapeutic Homes and Resorts Accessible Vacations in Jamaica, Rani Thompson.

June 17 Deadline for TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator Applications

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), converses with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), during a recent ceremony marking the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary. Listening are (from left) Managing Director of Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace.

Tourism Revenue Benefiting Rural Communities – Minister Montague

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the feature address at a ceremony held in Geddes Town Square, St. Mary, on May 29, marking the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road. The project is expected to enhance access to key heritage and ecotourism attractions in the parish, while supporting community development and economic growth.

Tourism 3.0 to Increase Opportunities for More Jamaicans – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), cuts the ribbon to mark the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary on May 29. Sharing the moment is Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), along with (from left) Managing Director of Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. The road rehabilitation project was financed by the TEF at a cost of $27.5 million

Newly Rehabilitated Roadway in St. Mary to Boost Heritage Tourism and Community Development

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers remarks during

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Minister Bartlett Urges Shift To Tourism As Driver of National Development

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has emphasised that tourism must move beyond the traditional focus on arrivals and hotel occupancy to become a powerful driver of national development. Speaking during ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop on Thursday (May 28) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Minister Bartlett noted that...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, lays a wreath at the monument of National Hero the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the annual floral tribute for the National Hero held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday ( May 23).

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Mobay Mayor Welcomes Plans To Modernise Tourism Act

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has commended the Government on plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, noting that the move presents an opportunity for stronger protections and greater economic inclusion for tourism workers. The Government intends to replace the current legislation with a new Tourism Authority Act that reflects the realities of a modern tourism industry...

Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, gifts Masta Simon of Japanese Sound System, Mighty Crown, a piece of artwork taken from the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025. The presentation was made on May 14 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston. The artwork depicts the showdown between Bass Odyssey and Mighty Crown at the World Sound Clash held in Jamaica in 2007. The Jamaica Pavilion was titled ‘Out of Many, One People: Let’s Link Up’ to life.

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PHOTOS: JTB Makes a Presentation to Mighty Crown and Link Up Jaja

Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, gifts Masta Simon of Japanese Sound System, Mighty Crown, a piece of artwork taken from the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025. The presentation was made on May 14 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston. The artwork depicts the showdown between Bass Odyssey and Mighty...

Director of Tourism Economics and Facilitation at the Ministry of Tourism, Dahlia Christopher, makes a presentation during the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Licensing Expo, held at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, on May 12.

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TPDCo Launches Licensing Expo 2026 to Improve Ease of Doing Business

The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) has officially launched its Licensing Expo 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve ease of doing business for tourism stakeholders and other entrepreneurs across the island. The event was held at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, on Tuesday (May 12). Held under the theme, ‘Tourism Rebound & Rebuild’, the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, addressing a farewell reception hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for more than 60 international journalists and content creators, at Miss T

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Authentic Storytelling Key to Maintaining Visitor Confidence

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says authentic storytelling by journalists and content creators is crucial in maintaining Jamaica’s strong tourism reputation and strengthening visitor confidence in the destination. The Minister said that as Jamaica continues to position itself as a premier tourism destination, first-hand accounts from travel journalists and influencers are especially important in showcasing the island’s recovery, resilience,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, greets travel content creator,Dominique Mills, during the Jamaica Tourist Board

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Minister Bartlett Thanks Global Media for Showcasing Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed gratitude to more than 60 international journalists and content creators who visited Jamaica as part of a strategic initiative to highlight the island’s recovery, resilience, and enduring appeal as a premier travel destination. The media activation formed part of a targeted recovery and reputation management effort designed to showcase Jamaica’s safety, warm hospitality,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

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Gov’t Pushing for Greater Retention of Tourism Earnings In Jamaica

Jamaica must significantly increase the amount of tourism earnings retained within the local economy by expanding the country’s supply capacity and strengthening local ownership within the industry, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett further noted that too much of the wealth generated by tourism continues to leave the region, as Caribbean countries remain heavily dependent on imported...