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State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (centre), is presented with a painting by founder of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsa DuVerney (right); and Chairman of the JaCSA, Dr. Lanie Oakley Williams, following his keynote address at the JaCSA’s 2014 conference held on October 8, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Quality Customer Service Key – State Minister Crawford

Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, has underscored the importance of customer service for growth and development, and the ultimate transformation of the nation. Addressing the Jamaica Customer Service Association’s (JaCSA) annual conference held at the...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right) converses with Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley during the official launch of Jamaica Sport on Wednesday (October 1), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston.

Government Moves to Maximise Earnings from Sport Tourism

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

Community Involvement in Tourism Key – Dr. Mcneill

Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, explains Government’s Economic Reform Programme to residents of St. Elizabeth, at a Town Hall meeting held on Wednesday (Sept. 24), at the new public park in Black River.

Tourism-Agriculture Link To Create Jobs

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), in discussion with Mayor of Lucea , Councillor Wynter McIntosh (2nd left), during a tour of the town in Hanover, on September 23. A major beautification project is to be undertaken in Lucea soon. Others (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Hon. Ian Hayles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Jennifer Griffiths and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Dennis Hickey.

Major Beautification Project for Lucea

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left) and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, at the official opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21.

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Cruise Ship Arrivals Up 10%

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...

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.

12 years ago Tourism

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, for the initiatives to have a lasting impact, citizens must be activity involved. Minister McNeill was speaking to JIS News...

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.

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JAPEX 2014 One of the Best Ever – Tourism Minister

The premier tourism trade show, JAPEX 2014, achieved almost 100 per cent increase in the number of participants over last year, with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, describing it as one of the best ever. Ending Tuesday, September 23, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, the show attracted over 105 buyers from...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill says players in the sector are being educated about the Chikungunya Virus.

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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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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.

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JAPEX 2014 Will Boost Business for Local Tourism Interests

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is expressing optimism that Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2014 will result in “tremendous business” for local players in the industry. President of the Association, Nicola Madden Greig, in addressing the opening of the trade show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday, September 21, said this year’s event has...

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.

12 years ago Tourism

Increase in Arrivals from All Source Markets

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, is reporting growth in visitor arrivals from all source markets for the first eight months of the year, which, he says, has put the island’s tourism industry in a “very good place.” Significant, he said, is a 13 per cent increase in arrivals from the United Kingdom (UK). “We had some...