Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, yesterday (November 24) departed the island for Manila, the Philippines, to attend the 2024 Gusi Peace Prize International Awards. This prestigious global event honours individuals and organisations for significant contributions to peace, human rights, and global progress. Minister Bartlett will be recognised for his transformative work in the global tourism sector, becoming one of...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says every effort is being made to resolve issues affecting tourism workers. Mr. Bartlett was speaking to journalists following the welcome ceremony for the inaugural Bahamasair flight from Nassau, Bahamas, to the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (November 17). “I want all our workers to appreciate that every effort...

Jamaica has welcomed over one million cruise passengers this year, contributing more than US$200 million to the local economy. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure while addressing the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (November 16). “Jamaica’s cruise activities have stood [their] ground,” he said, noting the economic...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed new direct flights into Montego Bay by Caribbean carrier, Bahamasair, noting that the service will strengthen regional connectivity and the realisation of multi-destination tourism. He was speaking during the welcome ceremony on Sunday (November 17) at Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. Bahamasair will bring passengers to SIA from Nassau...

The Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) is set to introduce City and Guilds certification for spa professionals on the island. This was announced by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during the sixth annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (November 14). The initiative will...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island today for Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, to represent Jamaica at the United Nations (UN) Tourism’s 122nd Executive Council Meeting, which will be held from November 13–15, 2024. Jamaica, which proudly holds the position of Second Vice Chair on the UN Tourism Executive Council, will play an instrumental role in shaping the...

The sixth annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference will be held on Thursday, November 14, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, beginning 9:30 a.m. The event, organised by the Tourism Linkages Network, a division of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), aims to position Jamaica as a premier destination for health and wellness tourism. It is also...