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MONTEGO BAY — Delegates representing over 23 member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) have been called upon to unite, in examining ways in which indigenous resources can be utilized to drive tourism investment possibilities in the region. The call was made by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as he delivered the keynote address at the official...

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of New Yorkers and visitors to the American city moved in sync to the rhythms of Jamaica on Monday as they took part in a flash mob organised by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Flash Mob America. The Jamaica flash mob was part of special activities this week to mark the 30th anniversary of the passing...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of Tourism is to undertake a comprehensive study on the economic impact of tourism in Jamaica, which will inform policy initiatives for the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, yesterday signed a US$220,000 contract with consultancy company - Nathan EME Limited, to carry out the research, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)....

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that approximately 5,000 Christian cruise ship passengers and crew members will visit Montego Bay, aboard the “Carnival Destiny”, on June 1 to participate in Jamaica Praise Fest 2011, to be staged at the Dump Up Beach, June 1-4. The cruise passengers, from the United States, will play a leading...

MONTEGO BAY — Approximately 180 delegates, senior brewers, brewery executives and equipment suppliers, participated in the 50th Annual Convention of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) (Caribbean District), which ended at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Montego Bay on May 6. The Golden Jubilee Convention, described as a historic occasion, was staged to strengthen the delegates’ knowledge base, and...

Tourism Minister, Ed Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica welcomed over 20,000 visitors to its shores yesterday, Wednesday April 20, 2011. Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica welcomed over 20,000 visitors to its shores yesterday, Wednesday April 20, 2011. Speaking during the closing session of the 4th annual Tourism Outlook Seminar at the Half Moon Conference Centre...

KINGSTON — A sum of $93 million has been allotted in the 2011/12 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, for the relocation of the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston. Ground is expected to be broken for the project this fiscal year, with construction to begin thereafter. The project, which started...

Kingston-Preparations are in high gear for the fourth annual Tourism Outlook Seminar (TOS), which under the theme "Retooling for the New Decade... 2011 and Beyond," will play host to some of the industry's brightest minds, who will examine the way forward for the Caribbean's tourism industry. The seminar will provide valuable insight to tourism stakeholders and offer a strategic outlook...

OCHO RIOS — Corinaldi Avenue Primary School student, Kaela Smith, has won the junior category of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation’s Children’s Environmental Poster competition. The twelve-year-old Montego Bay resident was presented with a plaque and a cash prize of US$3,000 awarded on Tuesday April 12 at a ceremony on board the vessel, “Coral Princess”, which was docked...

KINGSTON — The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is inviting students to enter its Tourism Essay Competition 2011, which is part of a continued thrust to heighten awareness about the tourism product. In an interview with JIS News, Tourism Awareness Officer at the JTB, Shauna Housen, explained that the competition leads up to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment conference to...

KINGSTON – Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism sector has recorded a 9.4 per cent increase since the start of the winter season, with just over one million cruise and stopover arrivals, up from 962, 809 for the same quarter last year. Speaking at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew’s weekly luncheon at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,...

Ground is to be broken soon for 900 hotel rooms under phase two of the hotel expansion project being undertaken by Spanish Hotel chain, Fiesta Hotel Group, in Point, Hanover, pending the Hanover Parish Council’s approval of the development plans. This will involve expansion of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa, with the 900 additional luxury suites and other...