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Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), with Chukka Caribbean Adventures CEO, Marc Melville, at the Zip Line over Dunn’s River launch at Dunn’s River Falls on October 4.

Tourism Stakeholders Welcome Partnership Between Chukka And Dunn’s River Falls

Tourism stakeholders have welcomed the partnership between Dunn’s River Falls and Chukka Caribbean Adventures, where for the first time, a zip line service will be introduced at the world-renowned attraction. General Manager at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Heather Pinnock,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 1).

Increased Airlift Out of South America

Jamaica Eyes Tourists from Japan and India

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday (October 1).

Discussions In Progress For More Visitors Out Of Europe – Tourism Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday (October 1). With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Senior Director for Technical Services, David Dobson; and Senior Strategist, Delano Seiveright.

Just Over Three Million Visitors Since January

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (right), peruses a brochure with students from St. Jago High School (from left) – Dario Laing, Jahvaunie Brown, and Shevelle Flynn – at the Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert, held on Friday, September 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (right), peruses a brochure with students from St. Jago High School (from left) – Dario Laing, Jahvaunie Brown, and Shevelle Flynn – at the Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert, held on Friday, September 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston Corporate Office on Tuesday (September 24). He is flanked by Senior Advisor in the Ministry and Executive Director for the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, Professor Lloyd Waller; and Senior Director for Technical Services, David Dobson.

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Jamaica Developing Satellite Network For Tourism Crisis Management Centre

The Government is developing an international satellite network for the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure at a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (September 24). He said that the satellite network is one of several key outcomes emerging from discussions at the recent United Nations World...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

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Tourism Ministry Mitigating Any Fallout From Collapse Of Thomas Cooke

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is confident that Jamaica will be able to mitigate any potential fallout from the collapse of United Kingdom (UK)-based mega tour operator, Thomas Cook. He said the immediate impact of the company’s folding will see Jamaica losing up to half of the 1,800 passengers who were booked to arrive on rotation flights from...

Director of Sales and Marketing, Real Mystic Transportation and Trading, Rodcliffe Robertson (right), engages in conversation with Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) patron, Louis Robertson (centre), at the 2019 staging of the event held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 9 to 11. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bowen, listens.

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JAPEX Creating Linkages

One first time participant in the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) is optimistic of increased business opportunities coming out of the 2019 staging of the event, held from September 9 to 11 in Montego Bay. Director of Sales and Marketing at Real Mystic Transportation and Trading, Rodcliffe Robertson, said that the company was able to create important business linkages. “This is...

Senior Director of Technical Services in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, highlights the sector’s contribution to economic and social development at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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Senior Director In Tourism Ministry Highlights Importance Of Sector

Senior Director of Technical Services in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, says tourism is a major source of employment and a powerful driver of economic and social development. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, he pointed out that tourism drives nine per cent of Jamaica’s gross domestic product (GDP) and contributes in revenue terms, some 20 per cent of...

Marketing Communications Manager at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Essie Gardner, outlining activities for this year

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Several Activities Planned For Tourism Awareness Week

Several activities will be held to mark this year’s Tourism Awareness Week (TAW), from September 22 to 28. The Week will also incorporate the observance of World Tourism Day on September 27. The theme will be: ‘Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all’. The week will commence with a Thanksgiving Service at Church on the Rock in St. Andrew,...