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Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer, admires a bust of National Hero Marcus Garvey done by sculptor Dwight Thomas of Negril. Occasion was a tour at the Uniquely 876 Craft Fair, which was staged by the TPDCo at the Whitter Village in Ironshore, Montego Bay, on Thursday (December 14).

Craft Makers Must Refine Skills and Innovate – TPDCO Head

Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer, is encouraging members of the local craft sector to keep refining their skills and innovate in order to remain competitive and meet the needs of consumers. “You have...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the launch of the ALEX platform at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on December 13.

Farmers Urged to Capitalise on Alex Platform

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica's four-millionth visitor for calendar year 2017, American Jill Bell (second left), and husband Stephen Bell (right), shortly after their arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on December 15. Sharing the moment are Custos of St. James, Owen Corrodus; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

Jamaica Welcomes Historic Four-Millionth Visitor

Executive Director at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer. (FILE)

Nominations Open for Tourism Service Excellence Awards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Club Kingston Named Global Lounge for 2017

Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer (left standing); and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, interact with community members during the ‘Bring Back The Love’ intervention at the Mount Salem football field in Montego Bay on Sunday (December 10).

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TPDCO Commits to Help Transform Mount Salem

Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spencer, says his organisation is committed to playing a key role in the transformation of the Mount Salem community in Montego Bay. Dr. Spencer said the entity is providing scholarships to enable residents to participate in the Team Jamaica course, craft training and other types of self-development activities. “We...

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bruno Pouezat, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago AgricultureTourism

UNDP Supporting Growth of Agriculture and Tourism

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been supporting the growth of agriculture and tourism in Jamaica. Through funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the UNDP has provided for implementation of more than 70 projects across a number of parishes to boost farming. Projects include rainwater harvesting, sustainable agriculture, land management and watershed protection, renewable energy and biodiversity conservation....

) Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left) and Principal of HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer (right), share lens time with future chefs who were among hundreds of high-school students attending the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Taste of Jamaica competition and expo at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Saturday, December 2. The students are (from left): Asha Muwwaail, Rochelle Frater and Shanique Freeman.

8 years ago Tourism

Minister Says Airbnb Has Revolutionised Community Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Airbnb has revolutionised the concept of community tourism, with Jamaica benefiting greatly from what has become a very lucrative value-added market. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the 10th staging of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)-sponsored Taste of Jamaica event at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on December 2, Mr. Bartlett added that...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a joint press conference at the closing of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ‘Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’ at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 29. . At left is Secretary-General of the UNWTO, Dr. Taleb Rifai.

8 years ago Tourism

UNWTO Head Hails Jamaica on First-Class Conference

Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai, has commended Jamaica on the staging of a first-class conference, which he likened to a “second General Assembly”. The three-day meeting on ‘Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’ was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, from November 27 to 29....

8 years ago TourismVision 2030

Montego Bay Declaration Presented

A 15-point Declaration has emerged from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Sustainable Tourism held in Montego Bay from November 27 to 29. The Montego Bay Declaration was officially presented by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Executive Director of the UNWTO, Carlos Vogeler, on November 29 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St....

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) looks on as President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (left) exchanges greetings with Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb D. Rifai. Occasion was the UNWTO Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 28.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign AffairsTourism

Position Caribbean as Unified Destination – President Medina

Dominican Republic President, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, says the Caribbean stands to benefit greatly from the positioning of the region as a unified destination in the global tourism market. President Medina, who was addressing the United Nations Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 28, said that while...

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez. (FILE)

8 years ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Tourism a Highly Profitabile Industry – President Medina

President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, says global tourism continues to demonstrate a high level of profitability and dependability, ranking third in world exports behind fuels and chemical products. Addressing the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 28, President Medina noted that...