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 Jamaica shares an invaluable partnership with Southwest Airlines, which has the potential to make the island the Caribbean’s leading destination. Addressing a welcome reception on June 4 for Southwest Airline’s inaugural non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, into Montego Bay, Mr. Bartlett said with Southwest having more gateways inside the United States than...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Devon House gastronomy experience will be expanded to include a self-service kitchen, farmers’ market and food shops. He made the announcement while launching the heritage site, located on Hope Road, St. Andrew, as the island’s first gastronomy centre on May 29. He informed that the stand-alone, self-service kitchen will not include a chef,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Tuesday (May 30) launched the Destination Assurance Council, which will work to ensure that the quality, standards and integrity of the tourism product are maintained. He said the body, comprised of persons with appropriate skills to ensure the sustainable management of the resort areas, will play a key role in sustaining brand Jamaica...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains the most vital source of earnings and economic activity for the majority of Caribbean islands, with region-wide revenues estimated at more than US$27 billion. “Tourism is the single largest generator of foreign exchange in 16 of the 28 countries in the Caribbean, with the sector receiving the most by way of...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while tourism earnings continue to soar to record highs, it is equally important that a large amount of this money be retained for local circulation. It is against this background that the Minister wants to see the current retention of 30 per cent of every dollar improve to 40 per cent, bringing...