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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

A new futsal court was officially opened in the community of Nannyville in St. Andrew South Eastern, on May 7. It was established under the Tourism Product Development Company Limited’s (TPDCo) ‘Spruce Up Pon Di Corner’ Programme, in collaboration with...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

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

Pioneering Entrepreneurs Honoured At 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch Event
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.
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.

Technology Reshaping Careers in Jamaica’s Tourism Industry – Minister Bartlett
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright.

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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.
Tourism

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.
Tourism

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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The recently unveiled Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience landmark at Foreshore Road, Falmouth, Trelawny.
Tourism

Jamaicans Invited To Participate in TPDCO’s ‘My Jam-Iconic Experience Challenge’

Jamaicans, 18 years and older, are being invited to participate in the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) ‘My Jam-Iconic Experience Challenge’. The Challenge is a social media competition which invites participants to create a one-minute reel showcasing either the Montego Bay, Negril or Falmouth iconic landmark and the distinct parish markers found at parish borders islandwide. Speaking during the recent...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism

Jamaica’s tourism continues to thrive, reaching more citizens through job creation and business opportunities, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Seiveright reminded that in 2024, Jamaica welcomed an impressive 4.3 million visitors, generating a remarkable US$4.3 billion in earnings. This substantial economic contribution, he said, underscores the sector's role...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) greets Deacon and Chairman of Evangelism and Missions, Kingston Open Bible Church, Eric Hosin (left) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) 70th anniversary church service held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston on April 6. Looking on are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell (second left) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.
Tourism

JTB 70th Anniversary Church Service

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) greets Deacon and Chairman of Evangelism and Missions, Kingston Open Bible Church, Eric Hosin (left) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) 70th anniversary church service held at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston on April 6. Looking on are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Robin Russell...
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