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Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, docked at the Falmouth port in Trelawny on November 22.

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), participates in the breaking of ground for the $1-billion upgrade and expansion of the Appleton Rum Estate Tour on November 18. Others (from left) are Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Philippe Beyer; Chairman, J. Wray & Nephew; Clement Lawrence; Global Marketing Director, Gruppo Campari, Kathleen Hall; and Mayor of Black River, Everton Fisher.

Tourism Ripe for Investment – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

Falmouth to Become First Heritage Township

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses luncheon hosted by the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Falmouth Cruise Shipping Port on Saturday, November 19.

Largest Cruise Ship Arrives November 22

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders and business interests at the launch of the $1-billion expansion of the Appleton Estate Rum Tour facility in Siloah, St. Elizabeth, on November 18.

$1-Billion Upgrading of Appleton Attraction a Boost

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a community meeting at the Jamaican High Commission in London recently.

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Tourism Minister Woos UK Diaspora

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is encouraging Jamaicans in the United Kingdom (UK) to invest in the sector. Speaking at a community meeting at the Jamaican High Commission in London recently, Mr. Bartlett noted that tourism offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurship and wealth creation. He noted that investment in tourism can propel growth in other sectors such as agriculture...

Chairman of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses commissioning ceremony for liquefied natural gas (LNG), at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant in St. James on November 11.

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Major Cruise Shipping Towns to be Upgraded

Chairman of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, says the agency is fast tracking plans to upgrade the island’s major cruise shipping towns, to enable the country to attract more cruise vessels. Speaking to JIS News at the commissioning of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Bogue power plant, in St. James, on...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

9 years ago Tourism

Cabinet Approves Plan to Boost Arrivals from Canada

Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of a rescue plan for the Canadian tourism market. The objective is to increase arrivals to the island from the North American country for the 2016/2017 winter season, which starts in December. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said as part of the plan, Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC)...

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

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Tourism Minister Looking to Exceed Growth Target

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is looking to surpass the five per cent growth target over five years, which he has set for the sector. He said that work being undertaken through the Tourism Linkages Network to develop initiatives in sports and entertainment, shopping, knowledge, health and wellness, and gastronomy, will position the sector to exceed the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses a meeting of the National Cruise Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. To the Minister’s right is Chairman of the National Cruise Council, Michael Belnavis and to his left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith.

9 years ago Tourism

National Cruise Council Gets Mandate to Grow Sector

The National Cruise Council has been given the mandate of growing the local cruise-shipping industry, to ensure sustainable growth and development of the sector. The charge was given by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a meeting of the Council on October 27, at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices. Mr. Bartlett said the cruise industry is poised for growth...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Thursday’s (October 27) media launch of the 2016 Tourism Outlook Seminar at Devon House in St. Andrew.

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Caribbean Ministers’ Summit to Highlight Tourism Outlook Seminar

A Summit of Caribbean Tourism Ministers will highlight this year’s staging of the Tourism Outlook Seminar slated for December 6 to 8 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The three-day event is being jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), under the theme – ‘Tourism: Navigating Global Challenges for...

Cruise ship passengers disembarked the Disney Wonder cruise ship to visit the various shops in the vicinity of the Falmouth pier. The ship made its inaugural visit to Falmouth on Tuesday (Oct.8). (File photo).

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Jamaica Looking to Attract Tourists from Armenia

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says plans are under way to market brand Jamaica in the Republic of Armenia. “We were able to establish a new partner in Armenia that now will be selling destination Jamaica with Qatar Airlines to bring new arrivals into the country,” he informed. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking at a recent press conference held...