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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

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he does not anticipate any problems in having available airline seats for the rest of the summer heading into the 2016-2017 winter season. In a recent interview with JIS News at the Montego...

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tourism Product to be Highlighted at Olympics

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by Deputy Superintendent, Adrian Hamilton, of the Negril Police at a meeting with tourism stakeholders at Swept Away Resort Hotel in Negril on June 24.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTourism

More District Constables for Resort Towns

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says 87 new district constables will be deployed to the resort areas of Montego Bay and Negril on July 19. This is among measures being put in place to underwrite the safety and security component of the Destination Assurance agenda, which is being crafted in collaboration with stakeholders across the industry. In a meeting...

10 years ago Tourism

Resort Management Units to be Established

Government will be establishing Resort Management Units in towns across the island, beginning with Negril as early as September of this year. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the announcement in Negril on June 24 in a meeting with tourism stakeholders, said the units will be established to provide a formal management structure for the country’s resort areas....

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, expresses his confidence in the Chairman, Tourism Linkages Council, Adam Stewart, during the meeting of the council at the Ministry

10 years ago CultureTourism

Gov’t Strengthening Visitor Safety and Cultural Experience

The Government is implementing measures to improve the security and cultural experience of visitors and boost the country’s ranking in world travel indices. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett during a meeting of the expanded Tourism Linkages Council at the Ministry of Tourism offices in New Kingston on June 23. He informed that Jamaica was ranked 76...