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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right), shares a light moment with (from left) - Project Manager for the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; President, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden-Grieg; Executive Director, JHTA, Camille Needham; and Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook, during the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show and exposition, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, from April 29 to May 1.

Jamaica Product Exchange Hailed for 27 Years of Success

Tourism stakeholders are hailing the success which the annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show and exposition continues to record, 27 years after its first staging. Chief among them is Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who describes it as “the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Upswing Brings Demand for More Rooms

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), having a light discussion with President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden- Grieg (centre) and Charmaine Dean, a senior executive at Jewels Dunn’s River Resort, in St. Ann. The occasion was the Minister’s tour of booths at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on April 30.

Tourism Minister Wants More Visitors from China and Eastern Europe

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), having a light exchange with (from left), Honorary Life President of the Jamaica Diabetes Association, Professor Errol Morrison and Executive Chairman of Sun Spice Seasonings, Maurice Ellis. The occasion was the recent 22nd Annual International Diabetes Conference, which was held at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Rose Hall, St. James.

Country to Build on Health Tourism

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), having a light discussion with President and Chief Operating Officer, Air Canada Vacations, Eamonn Ferrin (left), during a tour of the exhibition hall at the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 30. Tourism Director, Paul Pennycook (2nd left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Nicola Madden Greig, share the moment.

Tourism Minister Anticipates 3% Growth

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Invest in Tourism Workers – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is urging employers in the tourism industry to invest in their workers. In a recent interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett argued that pumping money into the development of human resource will benefit the entire industry. “The better we treat them well, the more we train them, the better will be the returns. It...

10 years ago Tourism

Port Antonio on Priority List for Development

The resort town of Port Antonio, in Portland, is on a priority list for development, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. In an interview with JIS News following the recent Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, the Minister said he was aware of the town’s potential and was looking forward...

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, speaking at the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Continues To Perform Well – JHTA Head

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, says Jamaica continues to perform well in terms of attracting visitors to the island, with just over 2 million arrivals recorded in 2015. Speaking at the opening of the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with (from left): Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycook; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffiths; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig and General Manager of Melia Braco Village Resort, in Trelawny, Demitris Kosvoganis. Occasion was the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister to Sign Agreement with Cuba May 6

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he will be signing an agreement with his tourism counterpart in Cuba, which will facilitate multi-destination marketing between the countries. Addressing the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29, Mr. Bartlett also said that another agreement is to be...

Several trainers working with the dolphins, at the world famous Dolphin Cove Jamaica facility, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

10 years ago Tourism

JA World-Class Attractions Boosting Stopover Arrivals

Jamaica’s world-class attractions are becoming a catalyst for the tourism sector, acting as major pull factors to get many cruise and short-term visitors to return for longer stays. This, according to industry players, has been having a trickled-down effect where stakeholders such as craft traders, transport operators and restaurant owners, have all benefitted. Speaking in an interview with JIS News,...

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Hails TPDCo

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hailed the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) for the crucial role it plays in the growth of the tourism industry by ensuring the integrity of brand Jamaica. The Minister’s remarks came in a message read by Central St. James Member of Parliament, Heroy Clarke, at TPDCo’s 20th anniversary service held on April 17...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Koen Hietbrink, on arrival at the New Kingston-based hotel on April 15 for the official opening ceremony.

10 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Looks to Firm-Up Multi-Destination Marketing Deal

Jamaica’s tourism officials will meet with their counterparts in Cuba and the Dominican Republic this week to finalise an arrangement for the multi-destination marketing of the countries. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure at the grand opening of the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in New Kingston on Friday, April 15. The countries have been in talks towards...