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Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai, addresses a session on building resilience at Monday’s (November 27) Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai, addresses a session on building resilience at Monday’s (November 27) Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James

Disaster Resilience Centre to be Established in Caribbean

Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai, says a resilience recovery centre will be established in the Caribbean. Dr. Rifai, who was addressing a special session of the UNWTO Global Conference at the Montego...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Tuesday (November 28) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Tuesday (November 28) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Region Needs Support to Build Disaster Resilience– Bartlett
Panellists field questions during a panel discussion on community tourism at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 27. From left to right are President and Founder of Green Team Global Inc, Hugh Hough; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; Lecturer at the University of the West Indies Mona (UWI), Dr. Olivene Burke; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, UWI, Professor Ian Boxil; Senior Programme Officer, Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, UWI, Dr. Christine Marrett; and Tourism Specialist, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Beverly Stewart.
Panellists field questions during a panel discussion on community tourism at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 27. From left to right are President and Founder of Green Team Global Inc, Hugh Hough; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; Lecturer at the University of the West Indies Mona (UWI), Dr. Olivene Burke; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, UWI, Professor Ian Boxil; Senior Programme Officer, Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, UWI, Dr. Christine Marrett; and Tourism Specialist, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Beverly Stewart.

JSIF Positioning Rural Communities to Benefit from Tourism
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

Prime Minister Says Travellers Expect More for Their Money
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), looks on as Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai (left), greets President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the UNWTO Global Conference on ‘Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 28.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), looks on as Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai (left), greets President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the UNWTO Global Conference on ‘Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 28.

UNWTO Secretary General Calls for Closer Ties between Visitors and Communities

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: Managing Director of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (centre), listens to a question during a panel discussion on Monday’s (November 27) opening day of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Others (from left) are tourism blogger, Noelle Nichols and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Altamont Hotels, Christopher Jarrett.
Finance & Public ServiceTourism

Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises Loan Scheme a Success

The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) is reporting that its small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) loan scheme has been a success with strong take-up by players in the sector. The $1-billion facility, launched last September through financing from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), enables industry stakeholders to access between $5 million and $25 million to upgrade and...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)
Local GovernmentTourism

Tourism Minister Says Disaster Risk Management Must be Addressed

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says unless the issue of disaster risk management and mitigation is seriously addressed, the Caribbean will not be able to maximise its potential as a global force in tourism. “More than any other time in our past, tourism authorities in the region must now seriously address the issue of disaster risk management and mitigation,”...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is conferred with the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella in the rank of Grand Cross with Gold Breast Star by President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, during a State Luncheon at King’s House today (November 27).
Governor GeneralTourism

PM Holness and Dominican Republic President Conferred With National Honours

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, were on Monday (November 27) conferred with national honours of their respective countries during a State Luncheon at King’s House. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, conferred the Order of Excellence on President Medina while Prime Minister Holness was...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (left), observe as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right); and her Dominican Republic counterpart, Miguel Vargas, shake hands after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at facilitating closer relations between the countries. The signing took place during a joint press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister today (November 27) after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Holness and President Medina.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Jamaica and Dominican Republic to Forge Closer Ties

Jamaica and the Dominican Republic will be increasing collaboration in tourism, trade, sports, culture, and education, among other areas, with the aim of bringing tangible benefits to both countries and the wider region. This followed a meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, where they discussed a...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left) and Vice President of International Sales at the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute, Ed Kastli (second left), exchange copies of a signed memorandum of understanding for the training of personnel in the tourism sector, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 27. Others (from left) are Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Limited, Ian Dear; Executive Director of TPDCo, Andrew Spencer; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; and TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.
TourismYouth

MOU Signed With American Institute for Training in Tourism Sector

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Tourism Ministry and the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) to facilitate the training of persons involved in the industry. The training will be conducted at the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) over a three-month period and will provide the first intake of 50 students, arriving in January,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), greets Royal Shop duty-free store owner, Allan Daswani, on arrival at the introductory session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Conference on Global Tourism at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 27.
Tourism

Country Will Continue to Pursue Multi-Destination Marketing Arrangement

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica will continue to aggressively pursue a multi-destination marketing arrangement with Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, noting that this will inevitably lead to sustainable growth. Mr. Bartlett, who was giving the welcome address at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St....
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, giving the welcome at the introductory session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 27.
Tourism

Local Population Must Benefit from Sustainable Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says it is important that Caribbean states understand that sustainable tourism must mean inclusive growth that will expand economic benefits to the local population. He was addressing delegates and stakeholders at the introductory session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Sustainable Growth at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in...
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