Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), who received an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), at a graduation ceremony, held at the National Arena, on Sunday (July 28), shares a  photo opportunity with (from left) Deputy Group Executive Chairperson of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Geraldine Adams; President...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (right), speaks to vendors during the launch of the Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours, held in the community recently.

Jamaica has welcomed approximately 2.4 million visitors, so far, in 2024, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The number represents more than 1.5 million stopover arrivals and 800,000 cruise passengers, he noted, while closing the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16. Minister Bartlett informed that more than 150,000 visitors have arrived at the country’s...

From July 4 to 10, Jamaica welcomed 55,000 visitors to the island, indicating a recovery of the industry post Hurricane Beryl. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his address at the opening ceremony of the Christmas in July trade show, on July 11. The trade show, which is now in its 10th year, is being held from...

Despite millions of dollars in losses from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, owner of the Treasure Beach Inn and Bar in St. Elizabeth, Ernie Muirhead, is determined to rebuild and “come back stronger and better”. The property, a contemporary villa with a rich history dating back nearly six decades and which was formerly known as 4M's Cottage, suffered significant structural...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has applauded travel agencies who were recently awarded by Playa Hotels & Resorts for their 2023 sales performance. Travel agencies play a crucial role in the travel and tourism industry by serving as a connection between travelers and travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators. They help to promote and sell the destination...

‘Christmas in July’ will be bigger and better this year as the trade show celebrates its 10th anniversary. The two-day event will be held at the National Arena from Thursday, July 11 to Friday, July 12, providing a larger venue to accommodate the growing interest and participation. The show will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and will include an...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica’s first Gastronomy Academy will be in operation at the Montego Bay Convention Centre by the end of 2024. In making the announcement yesterday (July 7), Minister Bartlett said the academy will be opened “for the winter tourist season this year.” He said with the convention centre already boasting “the largest...

Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Rural, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the parish’s mobile Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been instrumental in addressing a range of issues brought on by Hurricane Beryl. “Reports of roads being blocked, electrical wires down, trees falling, and other potential dangers were reported in real time and were swiftly dealt with...