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Vice-President for Corporate Affairs and Business Development, Karisma Hotel and Resorts, Ruben Becerra (left), fields questions from journalists during a press conference held at the offices of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 13). Mr. Becerra announced the company’s plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, over the next 10 years. Beside him is JTB Chairman, Dennis Morrison.
Vice-President for Corporate Affairs and Business Development, Karisma Hotel and Resorts, Ruben Becerra (left), fields questions from journalists during a press conference held at the offices of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 13). Mr. Becerra announced the company’s plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, over the next 10 years. Beside him is JTB Chairman, Dennis Morrison.

Mexican Hotel Chain Announces US$900 Million Investment

Mexico-based Karisma Hotel and Resorts has announced plans to invest more than US$900 million to develop nine hotels in Jamaica, adding 4,000 rooms to the country’s stock over the next 10 years. The 228 acre Llandovery beachfront property in St....
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening and handing over of a Centre of Excellence at the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland on Friday (October 9), while Principal of the institution, Errol Stewart, looks on. The facility, established by the Tourism Enhance Fund (TEF) at a cost of $4 million, will provide career training for male students in the areas of photography and furniture manufacturing.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening and handing over of a Centre of Excellence at the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland on Friday (October 9), while Principal of the institution, Errol Stewart, looks on. The facility, established by the Tourism Enhance Fund (TEF) at a cost of $4 million, will provide career training for male students in the areas of photography and furniture manufacturing.

Centre of Excellence Opened At Grange Hill High School
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Little London High School
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Little London High School's Centre of Excellence on October 9. The Centre was established by the Tourism Enhancement Fund at a cost of some $4 million. Those looking on include, Upper Sixth Form student, Tatiana Brown (left) and Principal Mr. Garfield James, (second left).

Tourism Minister Opens Centre of Excellence at Little London High School
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (third right); Chairman of Hospiten Group, Dr. Luis Cobiella (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third left), prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open a $2.3 billion state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on Thursday, October 8. The facility was established by the Spanish owned group, Hospiten, and will serve Jamaican and overseas patients. Others (from left) are: Pedro Luis Cobiella, Diana Cobiella, Juan Jose Hernandez and Dr. Rafael Cobiella.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (third right); Chairman of Hospiten Group, Dr. Luis Cobiella (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third left), prepare to cut the ribbon to officially open a $2.3 billion state-of-the-art private hospital in Rosehall, St. James, on Thursday, October 8. The facility was established by the Spanish owned group, Hospiten, and will serve Jamaican and overseas patients. Others (from left) are: Pedro Luis Cobiella, Diana Cobiella, Juan Jose Hernandez and Dr. Rafael Cobiella.

Jamaica Moving Ahead In Health Tourism – Minister McNeill
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
Tourism

Tourism Suppliers Showcase Goods and Services

More than 15 providers of goods and services to the hospitality sector showcased their various offerings at an exposition held on Friday (October 2), on the grounds of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment’s Knutsford Boulevard headquarters. The one day event provided an opportunity for manufacturers, operators of facilities, as well as service providers, to display their products, while networking...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at a JIS Think Tank held JIS Head Office.
Tourism

Jamaica House Campaign Has Opened Doors in China – Dr. McNeill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) successful publicity campaign in Beijing, during the world track and field championship in August, has placed the island in a position to more aggressively target the Chinese market. The campaign dubbed: ‘Jamaica House’ was set up to showcase the island. It provided a base tour...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. (FILE)
Tourism

Message from Minister of Tourism And Entertainment to Mark World Tourism Day

Jamaica joins our fellow member states of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in marking World Tourism Day. The UNWTO theme this year is ‘One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities’. This theme emphasizes the fact that world tourism has grown significantly over the past decade and continues to contribute extensively to global development. The theme highlights the tremendous opportunities...
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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Clyde Harrison, address a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (September 23).
Tourism

Tourism Awareness Week to Focus on Linkages Hub

This year’s Tourism Awareness Week celebrations will focus on the Tourism Linkages Hub, as the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment highlights the various businesses that support the sector. The week will be observed from World Tourism Day on September 27 to October 3 under the theme: ‘One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities’. This is also the theme that the United...
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Tourism

Passing Grade for JAPEX Organisers

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, has given a passing grade to organisers of the 25th Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) travel trade show, which ended on September 22 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. Speaking to JIS News, Mr. Pennicook said this year’s show attracted some 23 new tour operators, with the majority of them coming from the...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), tries out bicycle during a tour of booths at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, now underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James. Enjoying the moment is participant, Paola Byles.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Sector Continues To Be Engine of Growth

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says tourism continues to be the engine of growth for the economy, and that locals have a responsibility to ensure the sector remains competitive and visitor friendly. Addressing the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX)  Tourism Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 20, Dr. McNeill said the sector has...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), tries out bicycle during a tour of booths at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, now underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James. Enjoying the moment is participant, Paola Byles.
Tourism

Discussions Underway For Resumption of Appleton Express

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said discussions are underway for the resumption of the tourist rail service from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth. The service called ‘Appleton Express’ ceased operations in the 1990s.  It offered visitors a chance to tour the rum estate and factory by train. They were able to make stops in...
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