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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), gives his Final Report as outgoing Chairman of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Board of Affiliate Members at a meeting in Chengdu, China, on September 16. At left is Permanent Secretary, Jennifer Griffith.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), gives his Final Report as outgoing Chairman of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Board of Affiliate Members at a meeting in Chengdu, China, on September 16. At left is Permanent Secretary, Jennifer Griffith.

Jamaica to Benefit from UNWTO Global Conference

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the upcoming United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference is garnering the kind of attention that is bound to boost Jamaica’s stock as a premier tourism destination. Mr. Bartlett told JIS News...
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Main Street in Ocho Rios to be Rehabilitated
Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company, Dr. Andrew Spencer, outlining plans for the expansion of the Team Jamaica Programme during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 29.
Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company, Dr. Andrew Spencer, outlining plans for the expansion of the Team Jamaica Programme during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 29.

TPDCo Expanding Team Jamaica Programme
Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company, Dr. Andrew Spencer, outlining plans for the expansion of the Team Jamaica Programme during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 29.
Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company, Dr. Andrew Spencer, outlining plans for the expansion of the Team Jamaica Programme during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on August 29.

TPDCo to Establish Craft Development Institute
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addressing the press briefing on the Tourism Enhancement Fund/EXIM Bank loan facility at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday, August 30. Looking on is Managing Director, National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM), Lisa Bell. The loan facility, which was launched in September 2016, will allow operators of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTE) to access loans.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addressing the press briefing on the Tourism Enhancement Fund/EXIM Bank loan facility at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday, August 30. Looking on is Managing Director, National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM), Lisa Bell. The loan facility, which was launched in September 2016, will allow operators of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTE) to access loans.

TEF Provides Additional $350M for EXIM Bank Loan Facility

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Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Edmund Bartlett (left), congratulates scholarship recipient, Paige Gordon, at the East Central St. James Scholarship and Welfare Fund
Tourism

Bartlett Gives $10 Million from Scholarship Fund to Help Students

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says his East Central St. James Scholarship and Welfare Fund will provide $10 million to assist students for the 2017 academic school year. Mr. Bartlett, who is also the Member of Parliament for the area, added that $7 million of the amount is for scholarships to benefit 250 students. “We have an additional 50...
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Executive Director at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer. (FILE)
Tourism

TPDCo Implements Measures to Prevent Tourist Harassment

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has implemented anti-harassment initiatives and security measures to ensure a safe and hassle-free environment for tourists. A major thrust launched last year was the Tourism District Constable programme, which saw 100 officers being deployed in the resort areas. Another 100 constables were deployed with the discontinuation of the Tourism Courtesy Corps programme in May...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on July 28.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Calls for More Investment in EP Hotels

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is calling for more local investment in European Plan (EP) hotels along Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, St. James, popularly known as the ‘Hip Strip’. Addressing members of the Montego Bay business sector in the city on July 28, the Minister said while he is not discouraging local investments in large hotel projects, the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left); and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett (2nd right), exchange copies of a signed contract, which will see the JN Group providing management and execution services for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) global conference to be held in Jamaica in November. The signing took place at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Also pictured (from 2nd left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; and Managing Director, MCS Group Limited, Onika Miller. MCS Group is a member of the JN Group.
Tourism

Over 180 Delegates Have Registered For UNWTO Conference

Over 180 persons from 50 countries have already registered for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) global conference to be held in Jamaica in November. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Wednesday (July 26). He was speaking at the signing of a contract with Jamaica National (JN) Group Limited for the management and execution...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (centre), admire a ceramic piece produced by Mustard Seed Ceramics at the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show held at The Pegasus hotel in New Kingston July 27. Looking on is Mustard Seed Ceramics’ Cheryl Mais.
Tourism

‘Christmas in July’ 2017 a Success

The Tourism Linkages Network staged another successful ‘Christmas in July’ trade show with some 120 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items showcasing their products and networking with various corporate entities and industry stakeholders. This year’s renewal saw 80 additional exhibitors participating, representing a significant increase over the number in 2016. The event is held annually in a...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, enjoys a sample of Devon House ‘I Scream’ at the official opening of the expanded parlour on the grounds of Devon House in Kingston on July 24. Others (from left) are: Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange; former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga; and Managing Director of Scoops Unlimited, Carol Clarke-Webster.
Tourism

Bigger, Better Ice Cream Parlour Opens at Devon House

Lovers of the world-famous Devon House ‘I Scream’ can now enjoy their favourite treat in a more spacious and comfortable setting. On Tuesday (July 25), Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, officially opened the expanded parlour located at the north lawns of the Devon House property. The approximately 5,000 square feet facility, built through $28 million in funding from the Tourism...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 26). Listening (from 2nd left) are: Chairperson of the Gastronomy Network and Linkages Council Member, Nicola Madden-Greig; Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer; and Edward Wray of the Rasta Indigenous Village.
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Diaspora a Powerful Market for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is committed to harnessing the potential of the Diaspora in ensuring the sustainable growth of the industry. “The truth is that 11 to 15 per cent of tourism arrivals in Jamaica come from the Diaspora, so Diaspora tourism is vital to us and is critical. That means $250 million to $300...
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