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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents the Tourism Service Excellence Awards in the Individual category to national champion Mikailla Robinson of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Saturday March 17.

Pension Scheme for Tourism Workers by Mid -2018

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the much-anticipated Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme should be up and running by mid-2018. He said that the pensions committee, which is chaired by retired actuary, Daisy Coke, is moving steadily towards completing the...

Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his keynote address at the Tourism Service Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on March 17.

Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Take Advantage of Tourism Opportunities

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) pilot review luncheon held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on March 16.

Bartlett Says Tourism Has Been Catalyst for Growth

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre); and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), break ground for the $550-million Hampden Wharf development project in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 16. Also participating (from left) are Falmouth Mayor, Councillor Colin Gager; President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley; and North Trelawny Member of Parliament, Victor Wright.

Infrastructure Development Key to Tourism’s Sustainability – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Hospitality Workers are Key to Industry’s Success

Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Dr. Andrew Spencer, (front row, second right), and Chairperson for the Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEA) Committee, Dr. Carrole Guntley, (front row, centre), pose with the 2017 TSEA semi-finalists for the organisation category. The winners in the individual and organisation categories will be announced and awarded on Saturday, March 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

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Tourism Service Excellence Awards to Be Presented on March 17

Ten individuals and 11 properties/organisations will vie for trophies, cash and other prizes at the prestigious Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEA) ceremony, slated for Saturday, March 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The entrants were selected from 126 nominees, covering the regions of Ocho Rios, Negril, Kingston, the south coast and Montego Bay. The semi-finalists, who...

Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts, Adam Stewart.

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Tourism Interests Urged to Invest in Agriculture

Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, is calling on hoteliers and other tourism interests, to invest in the local agriculture sector, noting that this is a sure-fire way of enhancing the country’s economic development. He notes that “for too long, we have been ignoring the obvious linkage between two of Jamaica’s most important sectors – agriculture and tourism...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, being interviewed by CNN

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Appearance on CNN Major Boost for Tourism – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says his appearance on CNN on Monday, March 12, was not only a major boost for tourism, but “the best opportunity yet” to explain the enhanced security measures taking place in St. James. Mr. Bartlett, who was guest on the network’s international flagship business programme, ‘Quest Means Business’, hosted by popular British Anchor, Richard...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), proudly holds his award for Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide, which was presented at the ITB Berlin Trade show in Germany recently. Also in photo is Director of Tourism, Donovan White, who collected the plaque for Jamaica’s Top Destination for Adventure award.

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Tourism a Growth Catalyst – Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that tourism has the potential to accelerate growth and reduce poverty in countries across the globe. “An expanded tourism sector with a high degree of economic integration can produce positive and spillover effects that can help to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth,” he said. “It can also help to promote social inclusiveness, employment...

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Sandals Resorts International Partners With Farmers for the Supply of Irish Potatoes

Recognising the importance of the linkage between tourism and agriculture, Sandals Resorts International has made an upfront purchase of more than $3 million worth of Irish potato seeds, which have been handed over to local farmers. Chairman of the Tourism Linkage Council, Adam Stewart, who is also Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sandals, noted that this equates to 1,300 bags,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, with his Global Award at the ITB in Berlin Trade Show.

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Tourism Minister Wins Global Award

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fresh from receiving his accolade as the Caribbean’s Tourism Minister of the Year for 2017, has been named Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide. Mr. Bartlett received the award on March 8 at the ITB Berlin 2018, the world’s leading travel trade show, in Germany. The award was voted on by the Pacific Area Travel...

Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Dr. Andrew Spencer, (front row, third left), and Chairperson for the Tourism Service Excellence Awards (TSEA) Committee, Dr. Carrole Guntley, (front row, third right), pose with the 2017 TSEA semi-finalists for the Individual category, during the recent announcement of the entrants at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Kingston.

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Minister Bartlett Underscores the Importance of Tourism Service Excellence

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has underscored the importance of building a culture of service excellence within the tourism sector to further position Jamaica as a globally competitive destination. “Our goal is to create a differentiation in service that establishes a competitive advantage for Jamaica, so we remain top of mind for visitors when they are planning their next vacation,”...