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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Director of Tourism, Donovan White (left), with the country’s newly appointed Global Tourism Ambassador, Usain Bolt, during the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) 70th anniversary event at Devon House on May 22.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Director of Tourism, Donovan White (left), with the country’s newly appointed Global Tourism Ambassador, Usain Bolt, during the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) 70th anniversary event at Devon House on May 22.

Usain Bolt Named Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has named the world’s fastest man and eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt, as the country’s Global Tourism Ambassador.  Director of Tourism, Donovan White, made the announcement during the entity’s 70th anniversary celebration at the...
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace (right) presents a donation to Pastor, Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, during at the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service held today (May 18) at the Mona Baptist Church in Kingston. It was held under the theme
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace (right) presents a donation to Pastor, Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, during at the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service held today (May 18) at the Mona Baptist Church in Kingston. It was held under the theme '20 Years of Impact: Tourism Dollars Still Working for You'.

Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service (PHOTOS)
A section of the teachers representing 43 schools pose for the lens at Pearly Beach, St. Ann, on Teachers’ Day hosted by Sandals & Beaches in the Ocho Rios Region, on May 7.
A section of the teachers representing 43 schools pose for the lens at Pearly Beach, St. Ann, on Teachers’ Day hosted by Sandals & Beaches in the Ocho Rios Region, on May 7.

Teachers Feted by Sandals Resorts International
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), is assisted by Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second left), to cut the ribbon to officially open the Nannyville Futsal Court in St. Andrew, on May 7. Sharing the moment are (from left) General Manager of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Alan Beckford; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; and Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division, Andrew Swaby.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), is assisted by Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second left), to cut the ribbon to officially open the Nannyville Futsal Court in St. Andrew, on May 7. Sharing the moment are (from left) General Manager of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Alan Beckford; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; and Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division, Andrew Swaby.

New Futsal Court Opens in Nannyville
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Visitor Arrivals Could Triple if Downward Trend in Crime Continues – Tourism Minister

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Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, presents Founder, JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair, with the winning award in the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch event at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Friday (May 2).
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Pioneering Entrepreneurs Honoured At 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch Event

Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair, emerged winner of the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch Event. She secured first place with her pitch for an interactive, immersive experience designed to honor and showcase Jamaica’s rich sporting legacy. Ms. Matthews Blair walked away with a cash prize of $1 million to support the execution of activities related to this innovative...
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Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (right), experiences virtual reality during the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Tourism Career Expo 2025, held on Thursday, May 1, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Observing the demonstration is Alec Afflick, Technical Officer for NovaCore Labs.
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Technology Reshaping Careers in Jamaica’s Tourism Industry – Minister Bartlett

Artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, and other tech-driven innovations are transforming Jamaica’s tourism industry, reshaping its operations and unlocking new career opportunities. This message was delivered by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in a video address to the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Tourism Career Expo 2025 on Thursday (May 1), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright.
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Gov’t Investing in Tourism Workers

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says the Government is committed to investing in the sector’s most valuable resource, its people. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Seiveright noted that the future of the industry hinges on empowering workers, creatives, and innovators who bring the country’s vibrant culture and warm hospitality to the world. “Our tourism...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
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Minister Barlett Hails S Hotel on Top Ranking in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Awards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says S Hotel has once again demonstrated its reputation as a premier global resort, securing top ranking in the 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The Montego Bay, St. James-based property was ranked number one for All-Inclusive Hotels in Jamaica, number two in the Caribbean, and number 11 worldwide Minister Bartlett,...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
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2025 Jamaica Carnival Road March Poised for Record Surge in Revellers

The upcoming Carnival in Jamaica Road March, scheduled for Sunday, April 27 in Kingston, is expected to draw at least 10 per cent more participants than last year’s event. This, according to Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Sport and Entertainment Network and Co-Chair of the Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee, Kamal Bankay. He was responding to questions during the presentation...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
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Jamaica Carnival 2024 Generated J$95.4B and Benefitted More Than 115,000 People

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Carnival in Jamaica generated approximately J$95.4 billion in total economic impact and supported an estimated 115,247 full-time equivalent jobs across multiple sectors in 2024. He made the disclosure while presenting the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment, at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston on Tuesday (April 15)....
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