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Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures John Byles (second left) celebrates his tourism resilience award from the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) with members of his family at the Princess Grand Hotel, Hanover on February 18. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Zachary Byles, Anna- Kay Russell Byles, Fabiana Byles, and Chukka Caribbean Adventures’ Marketing Executive, Ilia Tomlinson.

John Byles Receives 2025 GTRCMC Tourism Resilience Award

Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles, has been recognized by the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) for his outstanding work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Byles was awarded the 2025 Tourism Resilience Award in the...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green ( right), and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), look at solar panels during the official handover of the Plumwood Pumping Station photovoltaics (PV) Solar System in New Forest, Manchester, in June 2023. Highlighting the features is Energy Engineer, National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Emile Mayers. The system was installed under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI-II).

$650 Million For Project To Boost Agriculture And Tourism In Rural Areas

Ambassador of Spain to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, addresses the ground-breaking ceremony for the 950-room expansion of the Grand Palladium Hotel in Point, Hanover, on February 18.

“You Can Count on Spain” – Ambassador Pledges

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fifth left) and Vice-President, Grupo Empresas Matutes and President of Palladium Hotel Group, Abel Matutes (third left), break ground for the 950-room expansion of the Grand Palladium Hotel in Point, Hanover, on February 18. Also taking part (from left) are Chief Strategist and Senior Adviser in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, H.E. Jose Maria Fernandez Lopez de Turiso; Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis; and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels.

Palladium Hotel Group Announces 950-Room Expansion

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), engages with Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, at the third Global Tourism Resilience Conference at the Princess Hotel in Hanover on February 17.

Jamaica’s Leadership in Tourism Resilience a Symbol of National Pride

Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.

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Director of Tourism Says AI Will Not Replace Human Element of Sector

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, has underscored that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tourism industry continues to increase, it will not replace the human element of the sector. Mr. White was addressing day two of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference, being held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Tuesday (February 18). “The...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and Senior Immigration Officer, Dwayne Haughton (left), observe as Jamaican traveller, Maureen Charlton, uses the new electronic gates (e-gates) facility installed at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.

1 year ago Tourism

‘Internet of Things’ Transforming Travel Experiences at Jamaica’s Air- and Seaports

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, says the entity is looking to further enhance the travel experience at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay by introducing self-service kiosks, electronic gates (e-gates) and biometrics for departing passengers. He made the disclosure during his presentation on the topic ‘Utilising the Internet of Things (IoT) for Enhanced Service Delivery’...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony on day one (February 17) of the Third Global Resilience Conference and Expo at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover.

1 year ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Highlights GTRCMC’s Strides in Bolstering Global Tourism Resilience

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) has been making significant strides in strengthening the industry’s resilience globally through innovative programmes and strategic alliances. Among the GTRCMC’s key areas of focus is climate tourism resilience, according to Mr. Bartlett, who was addressing the opening ceremony on day one (February 17) of the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony on day one (February 17) of the third Global Resilience Conference & Expo at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover.

1 year ago Tourism

GTRCMC to Revolutionise Tourism Industry with AI-Driven Initiatives

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) is set to revolutionise the tourism industry with a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven initiatives. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said these initiatives encompass dedicated training and capacity-building programmes, thought leadership, and advocacy efforts. Addressing the opening ceremony on day one (February 17) of the third Global Resilience Conference &...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

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More Than 300 Registered Participants for Global Tourism Resilience Conference

More than 300 persons have registered for the Global Tourism Resilience Conference, set to take place from February 17 to 19 at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in an interview with JIS News on February 12, informed that registered participants include persons from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, United States and Canada....

Director, Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation, Carol Rose Brown.

1 year ago Tourism

Artisan Village at Falmouth Hosts Love and Craft Event on Valentine’s Day

Jamaicans are being invited to participate in the inaugural ‘Love & Craft: Valentine’s Day at Artisan Village’, scheduled for Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Director, Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), a division of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Carol Rose Brown, told JIS News that, being a new attraction, the aim is to let...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), is joined by Jamaica Tourist Board Regional Director, Jamaica, Odette Soberam-Dyer (third left); Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (fourth left); Manager of Commercial Business Development and Marketing at MBJ Airports Limited, Sharon Hislop-Holt (fourth right), and Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts (second right), in welcoming Captain Joseph Trevino and other crew members arriving on the inaugural Avelo Airlines flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.

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Jamaica’s Emergence as a Tourism Resilience Global Leader Deemed Remarkable

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has described Jamaica’s emergence as a global leader and model in tourism resilience as remarkable, noting that the island continues to attract attention worldwide. Speaking with reporters following the arrival of Avelo Airlines’ inaugural flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (February 12), Mr....