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Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Victoria Harper-Rogers (right), presents an information kit to Anjie Kahot of Ashburn, Virginia, who visited the JTB booth at the Washington DC 10th annual travel and adventure show held recently at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Jamaica Choice Destination at Washington Travel Show

Jamaica was a much sought after destination at the 10th annual Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show held from February 22 to 23 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Destination Jamaica was on brilliant display as the Jamaica Tourist...

From left: Senior Director Workforce Development and Employment at HEART, Denworth Finnikin; Regional Director in the Ministry of Education Region 3, Maxine Headlam; Custos of St. Ann, Hon. Norma Walters; and Executive Director, HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley, look at the plaque and new logo of the HEART College of Hospitality Services. Occasion was the official renaming ceremony of the Runaway Bay HEART Hotel and Training Institute, held on Thursday, February 20, at the facility in St. Ann.

Runaway Bay HEART Hotel Renamed

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (centre), on a tour of places of interest and attractions slated for development in the parishes of St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland on February 19.

Minister says Tourism Product Must Be Improved

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)

JTB to Revise Overseas Advertising Campaign

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.

Tourist Arrivals Up

12 years ago Tourism

Harbour Street Craft Market to be Upgraded

The Government is to spend approximately $44 million to upgrade the Harbour Street Craft Market in Montego Bay, St. James. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, told journalists at the Jamaica House Press Briefing on February 26, that Cabinet has approved the award of contract to Marshall Construction Company to undertake repairs to the market. “Under this contract, repairs...

12 years ago ParliamentTourism

Further Ban on Importation of Jet Skis

The Government has banned the importation of all jet skis for commercial or private use for a further six months, until October 15, 2014. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, during a sitting of the House of Representatives on February 18. Following two accidents involving jet skis on August 17 and 21, 2013, Cabinet...

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Interests Urged to Pay Attention to Climate Change

Tourism stakeholders are being urged to pay keen attention to the issue of climate change in order to mitigate the impacts on the industry, which is a key growth sector. Director of Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, said that with many properties and tourism-related activities located along the coastline, the sector...

12 years ago Tourism

Craft Industry Being Transformed

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is continuing its thrust to streamline the craft industry, transforming it into a lucrative and viable sector. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Chairman of the TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, pointed out that the agency is undertaking various initiatives to develop and strengthen the sector, including repairs at some of the craft markets and...

12 years ago JIS Think TankTourism

TPDCo Intensifies Actions to Ensure Safety of Visitors

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has intensified its actions to ensure the safety and security of both local and international visitors to the resort areas.Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 5, Chairman of TPDCo, Maxine Henry-Wilson, highlighted the initiatives and activities which the entity has been spearheading to enhance the visitor experience.Mrs. Henry-Wilson pointed out that the...

Veteran singers Marcia Griffiths (left); and Judy Mowatt; delighting the crowd with their performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Music Festival, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Thursday January 30.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival A Success – Tourism Minister

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has hailed the recent staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, describing it as a “great show and a resounding success.” “Music transcends cultures and unifies people of different ages, races, from all walks of life and from every part of the world. I am therefore pleased that the Jamaica...

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School, 2014 Boys’ Day, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 4.

12 years ago Tourism

Students Urged to Get Rid of Bling Culture

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, has encouraged young persons to get rid of the bling culture, as it is an obstacle to educational achievement and obtaining high-end jobs. Mr. Crawford, who was delivering the keynote address at the Jose Marti Technical High School Boys’ Day, held at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine, on...