| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (first row, third left), with members of the Tourism Linkages Council, as well as Chairpersons of five newly established tourism linkages networks, and other stakeholders. Occasion was the official press launch of the networks at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, today (December 8). Others (from left, front row) are: Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Members Programme, Yolanda Perdomo-Aparicio; Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart; Chairman of the Gastronomy linkages network, Nicola Madden-Greig; and Chairman of the Health and Wellness linkages network, Dr. Henry Lowe. In the second row (from left) are Chairman of the Knowledge linkages network, David Butler; President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook; Deputy Chairman, Tourism Linkages Council, Kevin Hendrickson; Chairman of the Sports and Entertainment tourism linkages network, Kamal Bankay; and Senior Advisor to the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Lloyd Waller.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (first row, third left), with members of the Tourism Linkages Council, as well as Chairpersons of five newly established tourism linkages networks, and other stakeholders. Occasion was the official press launch of the networks at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, today (December 8). Others (from left, front row) are: Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Members Programme, Yolanda Perdomo-Aparicio; Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart; Chairman of the Gastronomy linkages network, Nicola Madden-Greig; and Chairman of the Health and Wellness linkages network, Dr. Henry Lowe. In the second row (from left) are Chairman of the Knowledge linkages network, David Butler; President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Metry Seaga; Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook; Deputy Chairman, Tourism Linkages Council, Kevin Hendrickson; Chairman of the Sports and Entertainment tourism linkages network, Kamal Bankay; and Senior Advisor to the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Lloyd Waller.

Five New Tourism Subsectors Added to Offerings

Five new tourism subsectors have been added to the country’s offerings as the Government ramps up efforts to promote Jamaica as an ideal tourist destination. The new areas, which form part of the country’s tourism linkages network, are sports and...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspecting craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Violet Crutchley; Director, Organisation of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel and Executive Director (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey. (FILE)
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspecting craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Violet Crutchley; Director, Organisation of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel and Executive Director (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey. (FILE)

Christmas Village Dec. 16 At 64-70 Knutsford Boulevard
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the inaugural Tourism Policy Lecture Series held on December 7 at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew. The inaugural lecture was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism through its Tourism Linkages Network in collaboration with the UWI Department of Government and the UWI Centre for Tourism and Policy Research.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the inaugural Tourism Policy Lecture Series held on December 7 at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew. The inaugural lecture was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism through its Tourism Linkages Network in collaboration with the UWI Department of Government and the UWI Centre for Tourism and Policy Research.

Committees to be Established to Manage Standards in Resort Areas
Cruise visitors take pictures after disembarking the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston on December 6, last year. (FILE)
Cruise visitors take pictures after disembarking the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston on December 6, last year. (FILE)

Kingston Being Considered for Cruise-Ship Calls Over the Next Three Years
Cruise visitors disembark the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston this morning (December 6) with 2,700 passengers on board. The MS Monarch, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, is the largest cruise ship to call at the port. The passengers will be visiting locations in and around Kingston including Port Royal, Devon House and Bob Marley Museum, Emancipation Park, the craft market, and the National Gallery of Jamaica. Visits have also been planned for Spanish Town, St. Catherine and Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann before the ship departs later in the day.
Cruise visitors disembark the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston this morning (December 6) with 2,700 passengers on board. The MS Monarch, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, is the largest cruise ship to call at the port. The passengers will be visiting locations in and around Kingston including Port Royal, Devon House and Bob Marley Museum, Emancipation Park, the craft market, and the National Gallery of Jamaica. Visits have also been planned for Spanish Town, St. Catherine and Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann before the ship departs later in the day.

Tourism Minister Pleased with Arrival of Six Cruise Vessels

More

Cruise visitors disembark the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston this morning (December 6) with 2,700 passengers on board. The MS Monarch, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, is the largest cruise ship to call at the port. The passengers will be visiting locations in and around Kingston including Port Royal, Devon House and Bob Marley Museum, Emancipation Park, the craft market, and the National Gallery of Jamaica. Visits have also been planned for Spanish Town, St. Catherine and Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann before the ship departs later in the day.
Tourism

PHOTOS: Kingston Welcomes Cruise Ship

Cruise visitors disembark the MS Monarch, which docked at the Port of Kingston this morning (December 6) with 2,700 passengers on board. The MS Monarch, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, is the largest cruise ship to call at the port. The passengers will be visiting locations in and around Kingston including Port Royal, Devon House and Bob Marley Museum,...
Read more
The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)
Tourism

Six Cruise Vessels Arrive December 6

The ports of Falmouth, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Kingston will host a combined six cruise vessels on December 6, giving the island’s cruise-shipping industry another significant boost. This will be the second time in the past four years that so many ships will be simultaneously calling on Jamaica. In 2012, a record seven ships made calls on Falmouth, Montego...
Read more
The Port of Kingston.
Tourism

Cruise Ship Calls at Port of Kingston

The Port of Kingston on Tuesday (December 6), welcomed its largest ever cruise ship, ‘MS Monarch’. In an interview with JIS News prior to the arrival of the cruise ship, Vice President, Cruise Shipping and Marina Operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica, William Tatham said the ‘MS Monarch’, operated by Royal Caribbean’s Pullmantur Brand, would call at Kingston Wharves...
Read more
Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis.
Tourism

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 days after the call of the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Harmony of the Seas’, at the Falmouth Port...
Read more
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.
Tourism

Jamaica Wins Nine Awards at WTA Ceremony

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says the nine awards won by Jamaica at the 23rd World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony on Friday (December 2), is a testament to the current international value of Brand Jamaica. Mr. Bartlett said the awards were a vindication of all the hard work and dedication that have been put into enhancing the tourism product...
Read more
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.
Tourism

Ja to Receive Additional Flights from Atlanta

The much anticipated winter tourist season, which officially starts in another two weeks, will be significantly boosted by some 60,000 visitors courtesy of Delta Vacations and the Mexico headquartered, Turissimo Excursions. The two destination management companies, have facilitated a partnership where Jamaica will be receiving a number of weekly additional Delta Airlines flights from Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement was made...
Read more
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 MinisterTourism

Prime Minister Welcomes Expanded Attraction in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the US$1-million expansion and rebranding of the Prospect Outback Attraction in St. Mary as the ‘Yaaman’ Adventure Park. The new attraction, which was officially opened by Mr. Holness on December 1, is owned and operated by St. Ann businessman and Chairman of Dolphin Cove Limited, Stafford Burrowes. Yaaman park, which is...
Read more