Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (sixth left), and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (third left), join innovators selected for Cohort 2 of the Tourism Innovation Incubator, at the official Meet and Greet event held recently at the AC Hotel in Kingston.Twenty-two innovators have been selected for the 2024 cohort of the programme, which...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), who received an Honorary Doctorate in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), at a graduation ceremony, held at the National Arena, on Sunday (July 28), shares a  photo opportunity with (from left) Deputy Group Executive Chairperson of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Geraldine Adams; President...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (right), speaks to vendors during the launch of the Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours, held in the community recently.

Jamaica has welcomed approximately 2.4 million visitors, so far, in 2024, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The number represents more than 1.5 million stopover arrivals and 800,000 cruise passengers, he noted, while closing the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16. Minister Bartlett informed that more than 150,000 visitors have arrived at the country’s...

From July 4 to 10, Jamaica welcomed 55,000 visitors to the island, indicating a recovery of the industry post Hurricane Beryl. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his address at the opening ceremony of the Christmas in July trade show, on July 11. The trade show, which is now in its 10th year, is being held from...

Despite millions of dollars in losses from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, owner of the Treasure Beach Inn and Bar in St. Elizabeth, Ernie Muirhead, is determined to rebuild and “come back stronger and better”. The property, a contemporary villa with a rich history dating back nearly six decades and which was formerly known as 4M's Cottage, suffered significant structural...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has applauded travel agencies who were recently awarded by Playa Hotels & Resorts for their 2023 sales performance. Travel agencies play a crucial role in the travel and tourism industry by serving as a connection between travelers and travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators. They help to promote and sell the destination...