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Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, addressing a Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dialogue for Development Lecture Series at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on October 12.
Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, addressing a Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dialogue for Development Lecture Series at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on October 12.

Senior Director in the Tourism Ministry Calls for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, says Jamaica and other tourism-dependent countries must consistently evaluate the industry’s economic, environmental and social impact globally to ensure the sector remains sustainable and relevant. Mr. Dobson, who...
2017 National Honours and Awards Order of Distinction (Commander Class) recipient, Robert Russell.
2017 National Honours and Awards Order of Distinction (Commander Class) recipient, Robert Russell.

Robert Russell Gets CD For Contribution to Entertainment and Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), listens to Senior Advisor at his Ministry, Dr. Lloyd Waller (left). Occasion was a press briefing on Friday (October 6) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston, where the Minister outlined recovery measures for Caribbean states impacted by recent hurricanes. Others (from second left) are Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spence; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), listens to Senior Advisor at his Ministry, Dr. Lloyd Waller (left). Occasion was a press briefing on Friday (October 6) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston, where the Minister outlined recovery measures for Caribbean states impacted by recent hurricanes. Others (from second left) are Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dr. Andrew Spence; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

Jamaica To Guide UNWTO Recovery Programme For Caribbean
Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Travis Robinson, delivers the keynote presentation at the Fifth Caribbean Youth Leaders’ Summit, held recently at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort in St. Ann.
Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Travis Robinson, delivers the keynote presentation at the Fifth Caribbean Youth Leaders’ Summit, held recently at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort in St. Ann.

Caribbean’s Youngest MP Making an Impact
Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Travis Robinson, addressing the 5th Caribbean Youth Leaders’ Summit at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on September 30.
Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Travis Robinson, addressing the 5th Caribbean Youth Leaders’ Summit at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on September 30.

The Millennial Voices Must Be Heard – Bahamian MP

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Tourism Poised For Record Growth – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says reports of an upswing in all major markets and the repositioning of vessels into the island could make 2017 the best year for tourism in Jamaica. Speaking in an interview with JIS NEWS following his recent trip to Qatar,  Mr. Bartlett said that tourism is in a good place where almost all the...
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Cruise visitors take pictures after disembarking the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston on December 6, last year. (FILE)
Tourism

Stopover Arrivals Up 7 Per Cent for September

Jamaica’s tourism numbers continue to rise with stopover arrivals up seven per cent for the period September 1 to 21. “That is 84,402 more visitors to our shores,” said Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith. She was addressing tourism stakeholders at the official opening of the Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa on September 25. The September figures...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Region Can Cash In On Heritage Tourism Market

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the growth in heritage tourism offers tremendous opportunity for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. In an interview with JIS NEWS, Mr. Bartlett noted that recent international tourism trends have pointed to a shift from the traditional 'sun, sea and sand' phenomenon towards a more interactive experiential form of tourism. “Over the last decade...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Tourism Continues to be Main Catalyst for Economic Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism sector continues to be a main catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development among developing countries. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister noted that not only is tourism increasingly being seen as a game changer, but it is the one industry worldwide that has consistently demonstrated a high level...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Opening of New Jewel Hotel Testament to Country’s High Status – Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the opening of the new Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa in Rose Hall, St. James, is another testament to Jamaica’s status as the top Caribbean destination for high-end travel. Addressing the opening ceremony on September 24, the Minister said he is “extremely happy” to see the commitment being made by insurance...
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Tourism

Unmasking Tourism Potential Key to Region’s Sustainable Growth – Bartlette

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says unmasking the full economic potential of tourism remains at the heart of the region’s quest for sustainable and inclusive growth. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett noted that authorities in the region have been aggressively seeking to leverage tourism as a source of local economic development (LED). He argued that...
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Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Omar Robinson.
Tourism

JHTA Sets Up Fund to Assist Hurricane-Ravaged Islands

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has established a charity fund to assist Caribbean islands ravaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. JHTA President, Omar Robinson, made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders attending the 27th annual Jamaica Product Exchange at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, recently. He said the entity has kick-started the support with a US$10,000 contribution. “Our hearts...
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