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...

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...