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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses journalists after his tour of Ocho Rios, in St. Ann, recently. At right is Minister of Labour and Social Security, and member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Multi-Destination Marketing Arrangement Close – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is close to finalising a multi-destination marketing arrangement with Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News the Minister informed that an agreement has already been...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspecting craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Violet Crutchley; Director, Organisation of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel and Executive Director (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey. (FILE)

180 Artisans Trained

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) observes as visitors are given a dance lesson during a tour of the Falmouth pier in Trelawny on July 14.

Maintain Falmouth as Visitor-Friendly Town – McKenzie

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses journalists at a tourism stakeholder press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, recently. At right is Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Lynch and at left is Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook.

Tourism Minister Upbeat about Available Seats

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe addresses a welcome reception for Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai and members of his delegation at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril on July 17.

Local Government Ministry Welcomes Twinning Arrangement

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

10 years ago Tourism

90 Local Gift Producers to Take Part in ‘Christmas in July’

Some 90 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will be showcasing their products and networking with corporate entities and various industry players at the second staging of ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. It will showcase...

Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook (2nd left), has a light moment with the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai (right), at a welcome reception for the Governor and his delegation, held on July 17 at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left) and Custos of Westmoreland, The Very Reverend Canon, Hon. Hartley Perrin, also share the moment.

10 years ago Tourism

Twinning of Westmoreland with Japanese City to Boost Visitor Arrivals – Pennicook

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook says the twinning of Westmoreland with the city of Tottori Prefecture in Japan will assist the push to get more Japanese tourists to visit Jamaica. “The Japanese market remains a priority for Jamaica. In my visit to Tokyo in May, I met with a number of travel partners and airline companies to further develop packages...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.

10 years ago SportTourism

Tourism Product to be Highlighted at Olympics

Brand Jamaica is expected to be further bolstered through an ongoing initiative to promote the country’s tourism product, during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This will be done through ‘Jamaica House Rio’, a hospitality hub to be set up at Prado Jockey Club near the Olympic Stadium, where patrons from around the world will get...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fits a hat at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre.

10 years ago Tourism

More Access to Funding for Local Artisans

The Tourism Ministry will be increasing access to funding for local artisans through partnerships with local financial institutions. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is in discussions with the EXIM Bank, which will lead to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) soon. The MOU will enable the provision of $500 million for small and medium...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), inspects craft items at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre. Others (from second left) are Craft Coordinator at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Violet Crutchley; Director of the Organization of American States (OAS) Country Office, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel, and Executive Director of TPDCo, Dennis Hickey.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Empower Jamaican Artisans

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is aiming to cut the massive number of imported art and craft items, by empowering Jamaican artisans. Addressing a Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards ceremony on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre, the Minister said the Government will be placing more emphasis on the development of the creative...

10 years ago Tourism

Visa Exemptions Soon for Some Latin American Countries

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica will be doing away with visa requirements for a number of Latin American countries, in an effort to attract more visitors from that region. The Minister added that Poland and a few other European countries will also receive exemptions. Mr. Bartlett was speaking to JIS News, following a meeting with tourism industry...

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Upbeat about Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic of continued growth in tourist arrivals for 2017. Addressing a press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 4, Mr. Bartlett said that the summer tourism season “has started with a bang”, a trend he is expecting to continue throughout the fall and into the...