Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Kingston has to be repositioned as one of the leading city destinations in the Caribbean. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said news that Sandals International Resorts will be constructing a high-end hotel in Kingston as part of its US$350-million hotel expansion plan is “certainly sweet music to my ears” “There...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be leaving the island soon to attend a World Routes Conference in Chengdu, China, from September 25 to 27. In an interview with JIS News at the Melia Braco Village Resort in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on September 18, the Minister pointed out that World Routes is the central meeting place for airline industry...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is commending Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett for being recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Tourism by the World Travel Awards. Addressing the post-awards ceremony at the Melia Braco Village in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on September 18, the Prime Minister described Mr. Bartlett as “one of the most passionate...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is urging local tourism stakeholders to find new ways to appeal to the changing demands of consumers. Speaking at the inaugural Island Routes Caribbean Adventures Conference at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort on September 14, Mr. Bartlett urged participants to use their deliberations as the springboard for developing strategies to respond to the new...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded the decision by Sandals International Resorts to construct three new hotels over the next five years. Mr. Bartlett says this is testament to the confidence the hotel chain continues to have in Jamaica’s tourism sector. The three hotels will be constructed at a cost of US$350 million, as announced by  Chief Executive...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Port Antonio is set to undergo a revival reminiscent of the days when the resort town was considered the cradle of tourism and a prime getaway for celebrities. He said there are plans to collaborate with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) to build a state-of-the-art health and wellness facility in...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says tourism and entertainment will benefit tremendously from the opening of a new Usain Bolt Tracks and Records franchise in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Addressing the official opening of the facility on September 14, Ms. Grange noted that with Usain Bolt’s popularity as one of the world’s greatest athletes, she...