Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica must tap into its rich cultural heritage to enhance the tourism product. Addressing the second staging of the Jamaica Youth Tourism Summit at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, recently, he noted that tourism and culture are intricately intertwined. “Tourism is your culture, and your culture is tourism and so...

Jamaica’s tourism product took a major step into the future with the recent opening of the island’s first state-of-the-art artisan village in the Georgian town of Falmouth. The historic Hampden Wharf - a relic of the country’s sugar plantation era - has been transformed into a modern facility where visitors can shop for unique, locally made craft while enjoying the...

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the inaugural annual observance of its Responsible Tourism Day, slated for Thursday, May 23. Responsible Tourism Day is among activities being undertaken for the 42nd staging of the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace, to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from May 20 to 23. Speaking during...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), in partnership with the Forestry Department and the Sandals Foundation, planted 250 forest seedlings at the Dunns River Watershed, located at Bogue Estate in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, in recognition of Earth Day on April 22. Some 50 volunteers from the three organisations carried out the activity. Assistant Commissioner at the JFB in Charge of...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is now accepting applications for this year’s staging of its ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The event provides an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote their products to alternative market segments. Products may be from the categories of desktop solutions, spa and aromatherapy, décor, clothing, fine art, jewellery, souvenirs, food,...

The growing hospitality sector in Falmouth, Trelawny is set to welcome the RIU Hotels & Resorts’ new Aquarelle Hotel, with a planned opening of the five-star resort on May 4. This addition will mark RIU's seventh property in Jamaica, solidifying its position as one of the largest resort chains in the country. Spanning an impressive 753 rooms, the RIU Aquarelle...

Scores of students in St. Elizabeth, who are preparing for higher education or the world of work, were exposed to an array of career paths at the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Youth Expo and Career Fair. The event, held at the Breds Treasure Beach Sports Park on Thursday (April 11), attracted students from secondary and tertiary institutions, who...