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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

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...

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.

Tourism Minister to Sign Agreement with Cuba May 6

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

JA World-Class Attractions Boosting Stopover Arrivals

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Hails TPDCo

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.

Jamaica Looks to Firm-Up Multi-Destination Marketing Deal

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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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...

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left): Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Camille Needham; President of the JHTA, Nicola Madden-Greig; Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley; and Director of Business Process Outsourcing and Hospitality at C&W Business, Andrew Fazio. Occasion was the launch of the 2016 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 12.

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JTB Looking to Boost Business from Latin America and Caribbean

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will be looking to secure new business from tourism markets in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 26th staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade expo. Billed as the largest tourism trade show in Jamaica, JAPEX will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from April 29 to May 1. Over 100...

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Tourism Entities to Showcase Products at Expo Jamaica

A number of tourism entities will be showcasing their products and services at ‘Expo Jamaica’ 2016, slated for April 14 to 17 at the National Arena and National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. These include hotels, attractions, restaurants, and ground transportation and shopping providers. These entities are participating in the ‘Experience Jamaica’ initiative, which is geared at encouraging persons living...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) greets President of the Montego Bay Red Cap Porters Association, Levi Smith at a recent meeting of tourism stakeholders at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on from second left are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

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JTB to Embark on Marketing Programme

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is to embark on a strategic marketing programme, aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and showcasing the country’s tourism product. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said there was a need to diversify and expand the range of products that are offered. “You won’t get the arrivals you...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing newly appointed Board members of five of the entities falling under his portfolio, during an orientation seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, on Saturday, April 9.

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Gov’t Outlines Strategy for Economic Growth Through Tourism

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined the five key pillars of the Government’s plan aimed at generating further developments in tourism that will position the sector as major catalyst spurring Jamaica’s economic growth over the next five years. These areas, he says, include: identifying new markets, new products, new investments and new partnerships, and embarking on human resource development....

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) engages Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (3rd left) and the five newly-appointed chairmen of key agencies in the Ministry, in an engaging discussion, during a one-day orientation seminar held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. From left are: Chairman of Devon House Development Company, Geoffrey Messado; Chairman of Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Lionel Reid; Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Lynch; Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Ian Dear and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer. Minister Bartlett outlined five critical pillars on which the Ministry and its agencies will seek to transform the island

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Minister Bartlett Lays out Five Pillars for Tourism Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has outlined to the new boards of directors of key agencies in the ministry, five pillars on which the Ministry and its agencies will seek to transform the island's vibrant tourism sector and achieve double digit growth. The pillars were outlined yesterday (April 9) during a seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre for...