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Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis.

Jamaica a Top Cruise Destination

Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC), Michael Belnavis, says Jamaica is now a major cruise destination, attracting the world’s largest vessels. He cited the visit of Carnival Cruise Lines mega liner, the ‘Carnival Vista’ on November 30, coming eight...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) receives the award of ‘World’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Travel’ from World Travel Awards President and Founder, Mr. Graham Cooke (2nd right) at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final held in the Maldives, Southern Asia on December 2. At (right), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and a World Travel Awards hostess (left) share in the moment.

Jamaica Wins Nine Awards at WTA Ceremony

Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and owner of Tropical Tours, Fred Smith (Left) and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Turissimo Excursions, Sal Ramos, addressing a press conference at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 1.

Ja to Receive Additional Flights from Atlanta

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), officially open Yaaman Adventure Park at Prospect Plantation in St. Mary on Thursday, December 1. They are assisted by Chief Executive Officer of St. Ann-based entity, Dolphin Cove Limited, which owns and operates the attraction, Eduardo Albor (centre). Looking on in the background (from left) are Yaaman Adventure Park General Manager, Alexander Sale; and Dolphin Cove Limited Principals – Director, Marilyn Burrowes, and Chairman, Stafford Burrowes.

Prime Minister Welcomes Expanded Attraction in St. Mary

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File photo)

Tourism Minister Says Farmers can Benefit from Sector

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders at a meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, recently.

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Pleased with Spotlight on Entertainment

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is pleased that entertainment is being taken seriously by hoteliers and other tourism entities, citing it as an important value-added component of the industry. According to Mr. Bartlett, it is clear that a lot more thought is being given to ways to enhance the experience of the guest, with entertainment high on...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents a plaque to Captain of Harmony of the Seas, Johnny Faevelen, to commemorate the inaugural call of the largest cruise ship in the world at the Port of Falmouth on November 22.

9 years ago Tourism

Falmouth Port a Sound Investment – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the call of the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas, at the Falmouth port in Trelawny last week, justifies the investment in the construction of the facility. He notes that of the 1.7 million cruise passengers who visited Jamaica last year, 1.2 million came through the Falmouth port. The...

9 years ago Tourism

Bartlett to be Presented with WTA World’s Leading Personality Award

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be presented with the World’s Leading Personality award for Outstanding Services to Travel at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) to be held in the Maldives, Southern Asia on December 2. An elated Mr. Bartlett, who will leave the island on November 30 for the function, told JIS News that he is truly...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents a gift to Harmony of the Seas Captain, Johnny Faevelen, on board the ship at the Falmouth pier on November 22.

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Help Fight Harassment

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is urging stakeholders to assist in the fight against visitor harassment, emphasising that the problem can no longer be allowed to persist. Mr. Bartlett, who was in Falmouth, Trelawny, on November 22 as part of an official delegation to welcome the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Harmony of the Seas’, told JIS News...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (left) and Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett (third left) are welcomed on board the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas,, by the ship’s Captain, Johnny Faevelen (right), when the vessel called at the Port of Falmouth on November 22.

9 years ago Tourism

Royal Caribbean Commits to Send New Vessel to Falmouth

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), the second biggest cruise line in the world, will be committing a fourth in the line of luxury Oasis-class vessels to the Caribbean, including Jamaica, a senior RCCL official has confirmed. The vessel, which is currently under construction and is yet to be named, will replace ‘Harmony of the Seas’ as the biggest cruise ship...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a luncheon hosted by the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce on Saturday (November 19) at the Falmouth cruise ship pier.

9 years ago Tourism

Resort Boards to be Restructured

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the resort boards will be restructured to focus on the appointment of persons with appropriate skills to ensure the sustainable management of the destinations. Addressing the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Falmouth on Saturday (November 19) at the Falmouth cruise ship pier, Minister Bartlett said under the new direction, the bodies will...

9 years ago Tourism

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Docks at Falmouth Port

With 6,400 passengers and a crew of 2,150, ‘Harmony of the Seas’, the largest cruise ship in the world, made its inaugural call to Jamaica on November 22, docking at the Falmouth port in Trelawny. The third in the line of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-style luxury vessels, Harmony which for the past few months had been sailing the Mediterranean, became visible...