Approximately 300 tourism stakeholders and interests from Jamaica, the Caribbean, United States, and Canada, are expected to participate in the sixth annual Tourism Outlook Seminar, scheduled for November 20 and 21 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Themed: ‘Tourism: Enhancing Social and Economic Impact’, the seminar will provide a basis for positioning tourism to foster stronger relationships and...

Students are being encouraged to attain education during their youthful days, so that they can secure quality lives in their latter years, by State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford. Delivering the keynote address at a 2014 Youth Forum, organized by the National Child Month Committee, at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall, on November...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has underscored the importance of community involvement in tourism, while highlighting Government’s efforts to improve the lives of those involved in the industry. He said that in recognition of the importance of community tourism, the Ministry has developed a Community-based Tourism Policy and Strategy, and has embarked on a series of consultations to...

The Government is targeting an employment boom from the strengthening of linkages between agriculture and tourism. Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, said that Government is looking to capitalise on the continued growth in the agriculture sector by creating ready and secured markets for agricultural products to the hospitality sector. This, he said,...

A major beautification project involving four government agencies and the Hanover Parish Council is to get underway in Lucea, Hanover. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment,  Hon. Dr.  Wykeham McNeill, who toured the town and its outskirts on September 23, announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be underwriting the project, which includes the resurfacing of roadways, construction and repairing...

There has been a 10 per cent increase in cruise ship arrivals in Jamaica this year, compared to 2013. Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that arrivals at the Falmouth Port in Trelawny and Montego Bay Port in St. James continue to be very impressive. “We are up about 10 per cent over last year...

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says that citizens must be part of the national effort to preserve the natural environment, including the country’s beaches. He noted that while Government continues to give priority to environmental protection, for the initiatives to have a lasting impact, citizens must be activity involved. Minister McNeill was speaking to JIS News...