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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has welcomed upgrading works being undertaken by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) in resort town Ocho Rios, noting that the projects will boost tourism and create employment. “I am all about employment and what is in the best interest of the people,” said Mrs. Robinson who is also the Member...

The resort town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann is to benefit from an additional $286 million of Government expenditure to undertake further infrastructural developments over the next six months. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the announcement, said the engagements will include the construction of a boardwalk from the Ocho Rios Pier to the Ocean Village Shopping Centre...