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...

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...

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, 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, 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,...

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...