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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Upswing Brings Demand for More Rooms

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the steady growth in the tourism sector will necessitate the construction of 10,000 additional rooms to accommodate visitors to the island. Speaking during an interview with JIS News, Minister Bartlett said the aim is...
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.
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.
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, 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
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.
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.

Jamaica Continues To Perform Well – JHTA Head

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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...
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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.
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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...
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Several trainers working with the dolphins, at the world famous Dolphin Cove Jamaica facility, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
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,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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...
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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.
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...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House today (April 14).
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Gov’t to Drive Tourism Growth

The Government intends to reposition tourism to generate higher rates of growth in job creation, visitor arrival and earnings. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2016/17 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on April 14 at Gordon House. He said the Tourism Linkages Hub will be strengthened to...
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Marketing, Membership and Business Development Manager, Jamaica Exporters
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Expo Jamaica 2016 Promises to be Bigger and Better

Expo Jamaica 2016 promises to be bigger and better, with several new features added to this year’s 43rd staging of the event. Marketing, Membership and Business Development Manager, Jamaica Exporters' Association (JEA), Tamra Thomas, said that while the expo is primarily for buyers and exhibitors, the new additions are geared at attracting members of the public. “We want Jamaicans to come...
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