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Volunteers remove plastic bags, bottles, old tyres and other garbage from the Shipwreck beach along the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston on Saturday, September 20, in observation of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.
Volunteers remove plastic bags, bottles, old tyres and other garbage from the Shipwreck beach along the Palisadoes Strip in Kingston on Saturday, September 20, in observation of International Coastal Clean-Up Day.

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Country’s Beaches

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,...
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), during his tour of booths at JAPEX 2014, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on September 22. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Nicola Madden Greig and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton (left), during his tour of booths at JAPEX 2014, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on September 22. Others (from second left) are: President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Nicola Madden Greig and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Dennis Morrison.

JAPEX 2014 One of the Best Ever – Tourism Minister
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.

Tourism Ministry Sensitizing Industry Players About Chikungunya Virus
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Grieg, addresses the opening of the 2014 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show on Sunday, September 22, the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Grieg, addresses the opening of the 2014 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show on Sunday, September 22, the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

JAPEX 2014 Will Boost Business for Local Tourism Interests
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham NcNeill (centre), commends President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig (right), after her presentation at the opening of the 2014 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show on Sunday, September 21, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. At left is the Minister’s wife, Sheila McNeill.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham NcNeill (centre), commends President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig (right), after her presentation at the opening of the 2014 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show on Sunday, September 21, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. At left is the Minister’s wife, Sheila McNeill.

Increase in Arrivals from All Source Markets

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Tourism Ministry Sensitizing Industry Players About Chikungunya Virus

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is taking proactive steps in preparing players in the hospitality trade for any effects from the Chikungunya virus, which has been affecting sections of the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, told JIS News that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has been supporting a number of initiatives, being undertaken by the Ministry of...
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TEF Spends More Than $20 Million to Support Clean-Up Activities

More than $20 million has been spent by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to support coastline clean-up activities since 2008. This was disclosed by Senior Project Administrative Officer at the TEF, Michelle Clayton-Brown, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. Mrs. Clayton-Brown said that since 2008, the TEF has been the major sponsor of the Coastal Clean-up Day activities, being co-ordinated...
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Tourism Linkages Hub to Strengthen Business Relationships at JAPEX 2014

Over eighty local suppliers of goods and services, including manufacturers, will participate in the upcoming Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2014 trade show, through the coordinated efforts of the Tourism Linkages Hub and other partner entities. The initiative is in keeping with ongoing efforts to improve the linkages between tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and other sectors of the economy. The Linkages Hub...
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Iberostar Wins Best Award

Iberostar Grand Hotel, at Rose Hall, St. James, has been awarded the best all-inclusive hotel by Apple Vacations. The announcement was made during Apple Vacations’ black-tie Crystal Apple Awards gala, held at the Art Institute of Chicago on September 8. This is the second consecutive year that the hotel is receiving the coveted award. Apple Vacations President, Jeff Mullen, made...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), addresses the inaugural meeting of the Craft Council of Jamaica, held on Tuesday, September 9, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Also pictured is State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford. The Craft Council of Jamaica has been set up to create an effective governance, operational, technical and infrastructural framework that will strengthen the sector.
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Craft Council Set Up To Improve Industry

The Craft Council of Jamaica, comprising local craft traders, producers and other stakeholders, has been established, as the Government continues its work to facilitate sustainable development of the industry. The group had its inaugural meeting at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, on September 9. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said the meeting was...
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Hundreds Expected to Attend JAPEX 2014

Hundreds of overseas buyers and local suppliers in the tourism sector are expected to meet at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James from September 21 to 23 for the 24th 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...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at a JIS Think Tank held JIS Head Office.
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2.4 Per Cent Increase in Stopover Arrivals

The tourism sector has registered a 2.4 per cent growth in stopover arrivals for the first half of the year (January to July) when compared to the same period in 2013. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, in making this announcement at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, September 4, said preliminary figures up to August are...
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