Jamaica’s tourism reached yet another historical landmark on Thursday, June 15, when the island recorded its one-millionth visitor since the start of the year. This represents the largest number of arrivals over a six-month period, a feat which tourism officials, including Minister Edmund Bartlett, described as phenomenal. “This is simply amazing,” Mr. Bartlett told tourism stakeholders at the Sangster International...

Local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the third staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It will...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is looking to position Jamaica as a major player in the Caribbean gaming industry. He noted that the country is being viewed as an “important and interesting new market” in the region, and once all the regulations are in place “the industry will be of fundamental importance to our tourism product”....

Persons interested in participating in the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show are invited to apply before the June 22 deadline. The application form is accessible at the Ministry of Tourism’s website:  www.mot.gov.jm or its partners’ websites: www.jbdc.net; www.jma.com.jm; www.jhta.org; and www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org. The event seeks to provide Jamaican producers of corporate gift and souvenir products with the opportunity to access a...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has pointed to the need for increased international funding for tourism projects. He said that despite the positive impact of the tourism on economies worldwide, the industry remains under-represented in funding by bilateral and multilateral donors. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking at a press conference on June 6 at the Consulate General of Jamaica...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says arrival figures since the start of the year have been at an all-time high, with the country poised to welcome a historic one million visitors by the end of June. “We have never seen figures like what we saw for April and May. June also looks like something special and where we should...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says consistent, reliable and competitive airlift is critical to the further advancement of the tourism sector. The Minister pointed out that the Ministry has been taking strategic steps to target new markets and increase the number of flights to boost tourism arrivals on a sustained basis. He was speaking to journalists at a press...