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Licence Processing and Registration Manager at the Tourism Product Development Company ( TPDCo), Sheryl Lewis.
Licence Processing and Registration Manager at the Tourism Product Development Company ( TPDCo), Sheryl Lewis.

TPDCo Hosts Licensing Expo – A One-stop Shop For Tourism Operators

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is once again championing ease of doing business for tourism stakeholders with the fourth staging of its Licensing Expo. The event, which began on May 29 in Ocho Rios, will run until July 9...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hah-R-Mony Entertainment Limited, Ho-Chi-Min Castillo (right), with fellow Hah-R-Mony Directors (from left) Garth Ramsey, Maylin Ramsey, and Alicia Castillo.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hah-R-Mony Entertainment Limited, Ho-Chi-Min Castillo (right), with fellow Hah-R-Mony Directors (from left) Garth Ramsey, Maylin Ramsey, and Alicia Castillo.

HAH-R-MONY Entertainment Unveils US$17M Hospitality Expansion In Jamaica
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Ocho Rios Business Leaders Welcome News of Cruise Pier Reopening
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
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)

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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.
Tourism

Teachers Feted by Sandals Resorts International

More than 750 teachers from St. Ann, St. Mary, St. James, Negril and the South Coast were feted by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) on May 7 as part of the annual Teachers’ Day celebrations. Designed to recognise the invaluable contributions of teachers to the wider society, each region, through the Sandals and Beaches brands, crafted its own unique programme to...
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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

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 Member of Parliament, Julian Robinson; the Ministry of Tourism; the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), and key community stakeholders. Featuring a...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

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

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector could see visitor arrivals double or even triple, provided the ongoing downward trend in crime continues. His remarks come in response to Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ recent comment that crime remains the primary barrier preventing Jamaica from reaching 10 to 15 million visitors annually. Delivering the...
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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).
Tourism

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.
Tourism

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.
Tourism

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
Tourism

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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