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President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the opening of the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking event, held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 21. The event attracted over 80 suppliers and 50 hoteliers.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the opening of the Tourism Linkages Speed Networking event, held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 21. The event attracted over 80 suppliers and 50 hoteliers.

JHTA President Upbeat About Speed Networking Event Prospects

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, is upbeat about the prospects of the first ever tourism speed networking event, staged at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 21. The event,...
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), listens as Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, makes a point to Bob Marley Group of Companies General Manager, Marie Bruce. Occasion was Tuesday’s (January 13) launch of month-long activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the late Reggae legend, at Digicel’s regional headquarters, downtown Kingston.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), listens as Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Barry O’Brien, makes a point to Bob Marley Group of Companies General Manager, Marie Bruce. Occasion was Tuesday’s (January 13) launch of month-long activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the late Reggae legend, at Digicel’s regional headquarters, downtown Kingston.

Marley’s Contribution to Jamaica Priceless – Dr. McNeill
Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Hoteliers and Suppliers to Meet January 21
Renovated shops at the Harbour Street Craft Market in Montego Bay. The project, which represents a partnership among the St. James Parish Council, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), comes with a price tag of just over $51 million.
Renovated shops at the Harbour Street Craft Market in Montego Bay. The project, which represents a partnership among the St. James Parish Council, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), comes with a price tag of just over $51 million.

Renovation of Craft Shops to be Completed this Week
The newly renovated shops at the Old Fort Craft Market and Heritage Centre, which were officially handed over to craft traders on December 23 by Minister of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
The newly renovated shops at the Old Fort Craft Market and Heritage Centre, which were officially handed over to craft traders on December 23 by Minister of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Shops Handed Over to Craft Traders in Mo-Bay

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Lighting of Elegant Corridor Progressing Well

Work is progressing satisfactorily on the installation of lights along a section of the North Coast Highway from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay,St. James, to Greenwood in Trelawny, known as the Elegant Corridor. The project, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) at a cost of $248.4 million, started a month ago, and also involves...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill (left), looks at something being pointed out by Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley, during a ceremony on Thursday (December 12), to commission into service 10 automated immigration kiosks at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Tourism

TEF Chair Hails Partnership With PICA

Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley, is expressing satisfaction with his organisation’s partnership with the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in procuring and installing 15 automated immigration kiosks at the island’s two international airports. He said the project, being implemented at a cost of US$2 million, forms part of the TEF’s mandate to improve the...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham McNeill (right), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service 10 automated immigration kiosks on Thursday (December 11), at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on (from left) are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycooke; Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO), Maxine Henry Wilson; Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Senator Noel Sloley; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig; and head of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald.
Tourism

Immigration Kiosks Installed At Sangster International Airport

Ten automated immigration kiosks have been installed at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, which is expected to significantly reduce the processing of airline passengers. The establishment of the 10 stations brings to 15, the number of automated immigration kiosks now in operation at the island’s two major international airports under a US$2 million project, which...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham McNeill, addresses a luncheon hosted by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, December 11, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, where he announced positive developments for 2015.
Tourism

1.2M Airlift Seats Already Secured For 2015 Summer Season

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham, says that 1.2 million airlift seats have so far been secured for stopover arrivals for the 2015 summer season. He said all the main source markets are showing increases in airlift. “The United States is up 58,000 seats and there is an overall increase of approximately 163,000 seats to Jamaica,” he informed. Minister...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, delivers the keynote address at the 13th Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (STAR) awards held on Tuesday, December 9, at the Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Villa Golf Resort in St. Ann.
Tourism

2014 A Good Year For Tourism Sector – McNeill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill says that 2014 has been “a very good year” for tourism in Jamaica. He said that November 2014 “has gone down as the best November Jamaica has ever had” with arrivals showing an increase of more than six per cent for the month. July saw a record 221,000 stopover arrivals, the largest...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), makes a point to Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd left), as they view plans for the expansion of the Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny. Occasion was a tour of the property on November 28. Others (from left) are: Hotel Manager at Royalton White Sands, Alex Arias; Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey; Sales Director at the resort, Kerry-Ann Casserly; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Clyde Harrison.
Tourism

Hotel Projects to Create Jobs for Thousands of Jamaicans

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. Hon. Wykeham NcNeill; and Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, are hailing the significant investments in tourism on the north coast which, they estimate, will provide jobs for thousands of Jamaicans, while expanding the industry. The Ministers were speaking to JIS News on Friday (November 28) after an extensive tour of four...
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