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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Message from the Minister of Tourism & Entertainment for the start of the Winter Tourist Season 2014/2015

My fellow Jamaicans … With the hard work done throughout the year by all the players in the sector, we are well prepared for a successful winter tourist season. As you know tourism is one of our leading industries in...

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.

Immigration Kiosks Installed At Sangster International Airport

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.

1.2M Airlift Seats Already Secured For 2015 Summer Season

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.

2014 A Good Year For Tourism Sector – McNeill

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.

Hotel Projects to Create Jobs for Thousands of Jamaicans

General Manager of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Clifton Reader (left), explains to Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd right) and Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (3rd right), the concept of the resort, which is now being refurbished. The Ministers were on a tour of the property on Friday November 28. Also on the tour were: Dr. Paul Robertson (right), of the Port Authority of Jamaica, (PAJ); Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Devon Hickey (2nd left) and the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison.

11 years ago Tourism

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande to Open January 15

Plans are in place for the January 15, 2015 opening of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which is being refurbished at a cost of US$150 million. This was disclosed by the General Manager of the resort, Clifton Reader, during a tour of the property on November 28, by Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

11 years ago ParliamentTourism

Jamaica to Enter Tourism Timeshare Market

The Senate today (November 28), approved the Timeshare Vacations Bill, facilitating the country’s entrance into the tourism timeshare market. Timeshare/vacation ownership is defined as a method of use and or shared ownership of vacation real estate, where purchasers acquire a period of time (often one week) in a condominium, apartment or other type of vacation accommodation. Opening the debate, Minister...

Tourism workers and other stakeholders in St. Ann and St. Mary, attend a Chikungunya Virus/Ebola preparedness and response training workshop, which was held on November 25 at the Jewel Resort, Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

11 years ago Health & WellnessTourism

TEF Provides $5.9 Million for Chikv/Ebola Response in St. Ann and St. Mary

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has made $5.9 million available to the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), to assist with the cleaning up of resort areas in the parishes of St. Ann and St. Mary, as part of the national response to the Chikungunya virus (ChikV). So far, there has been extensive clean-up and vector control activities aimed at...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, speaking in Montego Bay, St. James, recently. He announced that talks have started with the promoters of the world famous Woodstock Festival, with a view to having the event staged in Jamaica.

11 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Could Host Woodstock Festival Soon

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says Jamaica could soon be hosting one of the world’s biggest music festivals. Speaking in Montego Bay, St. James, recently, Mr. Crawford said he has already had discussions with promoters of the world famous Woodstock Festival, and if things go according to plan, the event could be...

11 years ago Tourism

Senator Calls for Amendment to the Noise Abatement Act

Government Senator, Sophia Frazer-Binns, is urging the Administration to amend the Noise Abatement Act, making it more realistic and in touch with today’s reality. She noted that the Act places a limit on the duration of night-time entertainment events. Currently, Section 5 of the legislation provides that all forms of entertainment events should end by 2:00 a.m. “The enforcement has...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), in discussion with his Minister of State, Hon. Damion Crawford, at a recent function in Montego Bay. Dr. McNeill said things are looking very positive for the upcoming Winter Tourist season, which runs from December 15, 2014 to April 15, 2015.

11 years ago Tourism

Minister Expects Very Good Winter Tourist Season

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says all indicators are pointing to Jamaica having “a very good” 2014/15 Winter Tourist Season, which runs from December 15 to April 15, 2015. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. McNeill said his optimism is based on the positive feedback he received at the recently held World Travel Market in London,...

State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, addresses the closing session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar today (November 21), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

11 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Seeks Support of Artistes in Promoting Island

State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, said the Ministry will be introducing an artiste ambassadors programme to assist in the promotion of destination Jamaica. Addressing the closing session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on Friday (November 21), Mr. Crawford said the Ministry will be seeking...