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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Sandals International Resorts CEO, Adam Stewart, at the inaugural Island Routes Caribbean Adventures Certified Partners Conference at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on September 14.

Tourism Minister Lauds Sandals

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

Tourism Revival for Portland

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange with World and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt at the official opening of the new Usain Bolt Tracks and Records Sports Bar and Restaurant in Pineapple Place Plaza, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on September 14.

New Usain Bolt Tracks and Records Franchise will Benefit Tourism – Grange

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Ian Fleming International Airport to be Expanded

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the inaugural Island Routes Certified Partner Conference, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort on September 14.

Tourism Minister Calls on Region to Bond Together

10 years ago Tourism

South Western Jamaica Identified for Health and Wellness Centre

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is looking at lands in south-western Jamaica for the establishment of a health and wellness centre, to enhance the tourism product. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Cannabis Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on September 2, the Minister said the area being explored is in the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), observes as Karisma Hotel and Resorts Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Business Development, Ruben Becerra (centre), shows the development plans for their new hotel development. The occasion was a recent contract signing to place Karisma

10 years ago Tourism

Hotel Investments Keep 5% Growth on Track – Tourism Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the aim for an annual five per cent growth is well on track, following confirmation by Karisma Hotels and Resorts that the groundbreaking for its US$900-million mega hotel development project will commence in January 2017. Addressing tourism interests and other stakeholders at Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay, on August 26, Mr. Bartlett...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his artistic skills under the guidance of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth-based artisan Janette Kaloo, during a recent tour of resort entities in the community.

10 years ago Tourism

Treasure Beach Contributes US$82.4M to National Tourism Earnings

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded resort operators in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, for enabling Jamaica to gross approximately US$2.6 billion in earnings from visitor arrivals in 2015. “Treasure Beach contributed US$82.4 million of that amount; and you do it with the smallest cluster of tourism enterprises in Jamaica. But you do it because you have a particular brand,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), makes a point to (from left) hotel operator, Kay Gordon; and Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) South Coast Chapter Chairman, Jason Henzell, during a recent tour of resorts and attractions in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. The tour followed the launch of a $20 million community tourism loan facility for the operators of small resorts and attractions in the community.

10 years ago Tourism

$20M Funding Support for Tourism in Treasure Beach

The Ministry of Tourism has established a $20 million loan facility for the operators of small resorts and attractions in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Beneficiaries can access up to $2 million each under the scheme, which is being financed by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and administered by Jamaica National Small Business Loans Limited. This provision is part of the...

10 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Heads Delegation to Visit Canada

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, heads a Jamaican delegation which departs for Canada on Monday, August 29, for industry stakeholder discussions on strategies to boost visitor arrivals from that country. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said the meetings will involve representatives of several of Jamaica’s longstanding partners, including airlines, tour operators and travel agents. Additionally, he said the opportunity...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shares a light moment with journalists attending Thursday’s (August 25) Ministry of Tourism/Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) post-Olympic media briefing,

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Expects Benefits from Olympic Games

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic about the potential benefits Jamaica can derive from the just concluded Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in terms of visitor arrivals from South America. The country was the toast of the Games, where it mined 11 medals, including six Gold, three Silver and two Bronze, and earned rave reviews for its...

Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with tertiary-level scholarship awardees from the constituency, at the 15th annual East Central St. James Education Trust’s tertiary scholarship presentation ceremony, held at the IberoStar Resort in Rose Hall, St. James, on August 23.

10 years ago EducationTourism

MP Using Education to Eliminate Antisocial Behaviours

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he is using education in East Central St. James to eliminate antisocial behaviours and activities. Addressing the 15th annual East Central St. James Education Trust’s tertiary scholarship awards ceremony at the IberoStar Resort in Rose Hall, St. James, August 23, Mr. Bartlett said education is the only vehicle that will make Jamaica a country...