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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Dr. Rafael Echevarne, as they await the arrival of Eurowings’ non-stop flight from Cologne, Germany, into the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on July 3.

Bartlett Forecasts Record Arrivals for Summer

As the country’s tourism sector continues on a steady growth path, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the summer arrival figures are shaping up to be the highest on record. Visitor arrivals have been at an all-time high since...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a laugh with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); and Karisma Hotels and Resorts Chairman, Rafael Feliz at the official opening of the Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica on June 29 in Negril, Westmoreland.

PM Welcomes US$1-Billion Investment by Karisma Hotels

Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, His Worship Michael Belnavis (left), in discussion with Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, at the press launch of the upcoming Ocho Rios Seafood Festival in the town on June 22.

Mayor Says Food Festivals and Entertainment Events are Good for St. Ann

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Highlights Ocho Rios Seafood Festival

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses the audience at the World Bank Group’s Tourism Knowledge Exchange, at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 21.

Tourism Minister Says SMEs Should Benefit from Sector’s Growth

9 years ago Tourism

New District Constables to Operate in Specific Areas

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says District Constables (DCs) who have been trained under the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) programme will be given strict orders as to the areas in which they must operate. Addressing a graduation ceremony for 90 newly trained DCs at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on July 4, the Minister said the...

9 years ago Tourism

New TPDCO District Constables Urged to Take Role Seriously

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has charged graduates of the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) District Constable (DC) programme to take seriously the role they must play in safeguarding Jamaica’s tourism sector. Speaking at the graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 4), Minister Bartlett said now, more than ever, all hands are...

9 years ago Tourism

Dominican Republic Donates 5,000 Bags of Cement

In light of the recent flood rains, which damaged sections of the island, the Dominican Republic has donated 5,000 bags of cement to Jamaica to assist with the rebuilding efforts. Dominica’s official cement company, Domicem, through its Jamaican office, Buying House Cement, made the donation at an official ceremony at Domicem’s local headquarters in Freeport, Montego Bay, on June 22....

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left), enjoys a light moment with Inter-American Development Bank (IB) Vice-President for Countries, Alexandre Meira da Rosa (2nd right), at a meeting at the IDB headquarters in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 20. Others (from left) are IDB’s Executive Director for the Caribbean, Jerry Butler; and Chief Executive Officer for IDB Operations, James Peter Scriven.

9 years ago Tourism

IDB Joins as Partner in Staging of UNWTO Conference

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is partnering with the Government of Jamaica in the staging of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference in November. IDB Vice-President for Countries, Alexandre Meira da Rosa, gave the commitment to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at a meeting with IDB representatives in Washington DC on Tuesday (June 20), during his two-day visit...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), greets American visitors Henry Murray (left) and his wife, Paulette (second left), on their arrival at the Sangster International Airport on Thursday, June 14. Others (from fourth left) are Special Adviser to the Minister, Delano Seivright and Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook.

9 years ago Tourism

Record One Million Visitors for Six Months

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...

Project Manager of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

9 years ago Tourism

Producers to Showcase Authentic Jamaican Gifts July 27

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 (left), exchanges greetings with Chairman of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Clovis Metcalfe (centre), just before addressing the opening of the 7th Caribbean Gaming Show and Summit at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James on June 14. At right is Director of Tax Policy, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Ian Scarlett.

9 years ago Tourism

Jamaica to be Positioned as Major Player in Caribbean Gaming

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”....