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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), converses with Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley, during an event marking the Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage to Jamaica, at the Falmouth Cruise Port in Trelawny on Thursday (December 5). Looking on is Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts.

‘Disney Treasure’ Makes Inaugural Call at Falmouth Cruise Port

The ‘Disney Treasure’ made its inaugural call at the Port of Falmouth in Trelawny on Thursday (December 5), marking a significant milestone for both the cruise line and Jamaica’s tourism industry. The occasion was marked with much fanfare by local...

Passengers arrive from Lima, Peru, on a LATAM flight at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. They are being greeted by Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett (at left).

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural LATAM Airlines Flight From Peru

Minister Bartlett Hails Role Of Craft Traders And Artisans In Tourism’s Success

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ flyer.

Three Local Artisans To Be Honoured At ‘Craft With A Difference’

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and the Secretary of Tourism for the Philippines, Hon. Christina Garcia-Frasco, share lens time after he received his global Gusi Peace Prize on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre.

Minister Bartlett Wins Global Gusi Peace Prize

Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza is being hosted by the Tourism Product Development Company on Sunday, December 1 at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.

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TPDCO to Host Craft with a Difference in Montego Bay on December 1

The Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, will come alive on Sunday (Dec. 1) for the staging of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) craft extravaganza. Dubbed ‘Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza,’ the event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., will celebrate Jamaican artisanry, craft and skills. “We celebrate those who have gone before...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

1 year ago Tourism

Jamaica Ready to Take on Added Role in Cruise Industry

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica stands ready to take on the role of a key supply logistics hub for the Caribbean cruise industry, creating a huge and transformative opportunity for local producers. Mr. Bartlett added that several major cruise lines, including the world’s two biggest cruise companies, Carnival and Royal Caribbean, have expressed an eagerness to source...

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Minister Bartlett Travels to Manila to Receive 2024 Gusi Peace Prize

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, yesterday (November 24) departed the island for Manila, the Philippines, to attend the 2024 Gusi Peace Prize International Awards. This prestigious global event honours individuals and organisations for significant contributions to peace, human rights, and global progress. Minister Bartlett will be recognised for his transformative work in the global tourism sector, becoming one of...

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Byles

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Tourism Key To Inclusive Growth Agenda – John Byles

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), John Byles, says the tourism sector has a key role to play as the Government transitions Jamaica towards robust and inclusive growth. “We fully support our Prime Minister’s initiatives to pivot towards inclusive economic growth, which is particularly relevant to tourism. With collaboration and alignment, the industry offers untold opportunities to drive...

Tourism Director, Donovan White, presents a gift bag to Head of Airports, Avelo Airlines, Gisselle Cortes, during the welcome ceremony for Avelo Airlines’ inaugural flight from Hartford, Connecticut, at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Saturday (November 16).

1 year ago Tourism

150 Passengers Arrive on Avelo Airlines’ Inaugural Nonstop Flight from Hartford

Avelo Airlines’ inaugural nonstop flight from Hartford, Connecticut, touched down at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay on Saturday (November 16) with 150 passengers on board. The direct flights, from Bradley International Airport (BDL), will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing a convenient and affordable option for travellers. Tourism Director, Donovan White, was on hand to...

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Every Effort Being Made to Resolve Issues Affecting Tourism Workers – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says every effort is being made to resolve issues affecting tourism workers. Mr. Bartlett was speaking to journalists following the welcome ceremony for the inaugural Bahamasair flight from Nassau, Bahamas, to the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (November 17). “I want all our workers to appreciate that every effort...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts (second right), with travel advisor awardees during the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi Beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (November 16). The awardees (from left) are: Mindy Kleeburg, Amanda Santana, Stephanie Mays, Carol Williams and Jacquetta White.

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Jamaica Welcomes More Than One Million Cruise Passengers

Jamaica has welcomed over one million cruise passengers this year, contributing more than US$200 million to the local economy. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure while addressing the second annual Regal Awards at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (November 16). “Jamaica’s cruise activities have stood [their] ground,” he said, noting the economic...