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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams (third right); and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right); join executives of Campari Group and J. Wray & Nephew Limited at a rum tasting during the opening of the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth on January 18. From left are Chairman of the J. Wray & Nephew Limited and J. Wray & Nephew Foundation, Clement Lawrence; Chairman of the Campari Group, Luca Garavoglia; and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Campari Group, Bob Kunze-Concewitz.

South Coast Tourism on the Move

South coast tourism, considered a distant second to the north coast in terms of visitor arrivals, is poised for a boom in 2018. The region, known for its breathtaking waterfalls, rivers, beaches and mineral baths; charming hotels and guest houses;...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), enjoys a cup of coffee with wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre); and Vice President of the Cottage Farmers Group of East Rural St. Andrew, Mervin Hibbert (left), at the press launch of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on January 23.

Programme to Bring Farmers Closer to Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), enjoys a comment from Chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, at the launch of Reggae Month at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 23). Sharing the moment (from left) are Government Senator, Matthew Samuda; Reggae artiste, Etana; and member of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Kamal Bankay.

Tourism Players Satisfied Visitors Still Coming to St. James

Director, Tourism Facilitation in the Policy and Monitoring Division, Tourism Ministry, Osbourne Chin, addresses stakeholders at a meeting of the Tourism Emergency Management Committee (TEMC) held at Jewels Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort.

Tourism Sector Resilience Being Strengthened Against Natural Disasters

Tourists and residents relax along Sunset Beach in Montego Bay on Friday (January 19), a day after the State of Public Emergency was announced.

No Fallout in Tourism from State of Emergency – Dyer

Canadian visitors greet and engage in conversation with a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier, who was on Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (January 19).

8 years ago Returning ResidentsTourism

Residents and Tourists Comfortable With State of Public Emergency

Residents and visitors who go to the busiest commercial, tourism and recreational areas in Montego Bay say they have been going about their daily business as usual, as the State of Public Emergency in St. James has had a positive impact on their sense of safety. On Friday (January 19), visitors to the island, tour operators and residents of Montego...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official opening of the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in St. Elizabeth on January 18.

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism to Benefit from Renewed Focus on Gastronomy

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the booming tourism sector is expected to soar even higher with the renewed focus on gastronomy. Addressing the opening of the US$7.2-million “renovated and rebranded” Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in Siloah, St. Elizabeth, on January 18, Mr. Bartlett said globally, gastronomy has grown into a US$150-billion industry, “which is now ripe...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses press conference at Jamaica House, today (January 18), where he declared a State of Public Emergency in the parish of St. James. Others (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.

8 years ago Prime MinisterTourism

Tourism Stakeholders Support Increased Security Measures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says tourism stakeholders in St. James have expressed their support for increased security measures to be taken in the parish to curb crime and violence. “Several stakeholders, including those in the tourism industry, have written to me to say that they would support the necessary actions to bring the parish of St. James...

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Urges Collective Effort to Curb Visitor Harassment

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called for a collective effort to curtail visitor harassment in order to safeguard the industry’s gains and surpass the country’s record-breaking out-turns achieved in 2017. “We made history in Jamaica when we welcomed 4.3 million visitors to the island (in 2017). The sector (also generated) approximately US$3 billion in earnings, representing an 11.2 per...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), officially opens the Knutsford Express depot at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Tuesday (January 9). Others (from left) are: Executive Director of Knutsford Express, Anthony Copeland; Chairman, Gordon Townsend; President, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, T’Shura Gibbs; and Chief Executive Officer, Knutsford Express, Oliver Townsend.

8 years ago Tourism

Record 4.3 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2017

Provisional data from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) show that a record 4.3 million tourists visited Jamaica in 2017. This, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, represents a 12.1 per cent increase over arrivals in 2016. “We broke the four million mark in December and by the end of (the month) we had gone to 4.3 million arrivals. This...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (seated), emphasises a point to (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Knutsford Express, Oliver Townsend; Executive Director, Anthony Copeland; and Customer Transport Officer, Rohan Nash, at the opening of the company’s Sangster International Airport depot in Montego Bay on Tuesday (January 9).

8 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Welcomes Expansion of Knutsford Express Bus Service

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the expansion of service by ground transportation provider, Knutsford Express, will serve to expose locals and tourists to Jamaica’s lesser known rural attractions. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking at the official opening of the company’s Sangster International Airport depot in Montego Bay on Tuesday (January 9), said the ease of access to Jamaica’s interior...

8 years ago Tourism

Nomination Deadline for Tourism Awards January 12

The nomination deadline for the Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEAs) has been extended to Friday, January 12. The TSEAs seek to recognise individuals and organisations in the sector that demonstrate best practices and offer excellent customer service. Nominations will be accepted in several categories, including Accommodation Staff, Craft Trader, Airport Staff, Tour Operator, Ground Transportation Operator, Raft Captain, Attraction Employee,...