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Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (centre), with some members of the United Kingdom tourism fraternity, at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St.
James, on September 20. — Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (centre), with some members of the United Kingdom tourism fraternity, at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, on September 20.

60,000 New Airline Seats Secured for Winter Tourist Season

More than 60,000 new airline seats have already been secured for Jamaica, ahead of the 2015/16 winter tourist season, which begins in December. The disclosure was made by Tourism Director, Mr. Paul Pennicook, as he addressed a media breakfast, as...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), with (from left): former Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Heinz Simonitsch; Chairman and CEO of the National Baking Company, Kevin Hendrickson, and President of the JHTA, Nicola Madden Greig, at the 2015 launch of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on Sunday, September 20.

Tourism Linkages Hub Reaping Success

Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the opening ceremony of the 2015 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Tourism Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on Sunday, September 20. The Minister pointed out that this year, ground will be broken for the construction of 1,600 new rooms in the tourism sector.

Ground to Be Broken This Year for 1,600 New Hotel Rooms

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

Motorists to Pay for Damage to Street Lights along Elegant Corridor

Member of Parliament for South St. James andAgriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) having a light discussion with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, during a contract signing ceremony in Mocho, St. James, on September 4, for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road. The project, valued at $83.9 million, is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).

MP Welcomes Contract for Rehabilitation of Mocho to Arcadia Road

10 years ago Tourism

Hundreds of Tourism Buyers and Suppliers for JAPEX 2015

Hundreds of overseas buyers and local suppliers in the tourism sector are expected to converge at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, from September 20 to 22, for the 25th staging of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX). The annual event, put on by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), offers the ideal forum...

10 years ago Tourism

Nominations Invited for Tourism Service Excellence Awards

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is inviting workers and stakeholders within the industry to submit nominations for the National Tourism Service Excellence Awards, which seek to recognise individuals and organisations in the sector that demonstrate best practices and offer excellent customer service. Nominations for the tourism awards close on Friday, September 25 and are open to individuals and organisations...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre); State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (3rd right) as well as Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left) affix their signatures to the contract for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road in St. James. The signing took place at the Mocho Community Centre on Friday, September 4. The contract was witnessed by the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Mr. Clyde Harrison (left); Director of the contracting firm, S and G Road Surfacing Materials Limited, Robert Smith (right) and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris (standing, second left).

10 years ago TourismTransport

Mocho to Arcadia Roadway in South St. James to be Rehabilitated

A contract, valued at $83.9 million, for the rehabilitation of 7.4 kilometres of roadway from Mocho to Arcadia, in South St. James, was signed on September 4 by Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan. The project, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), should commence within two weeks, and...

Managing Director of C and D Construction and Engineering Limited, Clive Wint (left), looks on as (from second left), Director of Corporate Services at the Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Paul Badresingh; Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, sign contract for the rehabilitation of the west wing of the Milk River Hotel and Spa, in Clarendon, on September 2, at the Ministry, in New Kingston. Overseeing the signing are (from left, standing) are: Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison and Chairman, Milk River Hotel and Spa, Dr. Guyan Arscott.

10 years ago Tourism

$50 Million Contract Signed To Rehabilitate Milk River Hotel and Spa

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment has signed a contract for more than $50 million for the rehabilitation of the west wing of the Milk River Hotel and Spa, in Clarendon. Funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the project is expected to begin on September 7 and last for a month. The agreement was signed by Director of Corporate...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaking at the official handing over of a drip irrigation system at food safety facility at the Braco Farms in Trelawny on Thursday (August 13).

10 years ago AgricultureTourism

More Than 800 Jamaican Employed Under REDI Project

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, says over 800 Jamaicans have been employed under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) project. The World Bank-funded project, implemented in 2010, focuses on income generating interventions in the areas of agriculture and tourism, supported by the various linkages for marketing. “Today, under the REDI programme, we have supported...

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald- Riley

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Linkages Hub Reaps Success

Since its inception two years ago, the Tourism Linkages Hub has been reaping success through its efforts at strengthening the relationship between tourism and other sectors, such as manufacturing, agriculture and the creative industries. The mission of the hub is to position the tourism sector to increase its demand for, and consumption of goods and services that can be competitively...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, examines a sugar cane grinder and water wheel which are among the artefacts on the Frome Sugar Estate. Dr. McNeill led a fact-finding tour of heritage sites in Westmoreland on August 5 with representatives of stakeholder organizations, including the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), the Westmoreland Parish Development Committee (WPDC) and the Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings (SCJH). Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, is in the background.

11 years ago Tourism

Historical Sites In Westmoreland To Be Developed

At least 10 historical sites in the parish of Westmoreland have been earmarked for development, as part of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment’s thrust to diversify and expand the country’s tourism product, while providing employment opportunities in the communities where they are located. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon Dr. Wykeham McNeill, who led a tour of heritage sites...