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KINGSTON — Newly elected President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith is optimistic of Jamaica’s prospects for growth in the tourism sector, and is planning to forge stronger linkages with various industries, including agriculture and education, in the hope of taking advantage of these opportunities. Speaking with JIS News recently, Mrs. Smith says she believes Jamaica...

MONTEGO BAY — After two years of intense planning and praying, "Cruise with a Cause" became a reality yesterday, when the cruise ship, Carnival Destiny, docked at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Pier, Freeport, St. James with some 5,000 Christian passengers on board. The passengers were immediately transported to some 230 educational institutions across western Jamaica, as well as prisons...

KINGSTON — As part of its 30th anniversary activities, Sandals Resorts International, yesterday donated a VW Amarok pick-up truck to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at Up Park Camp, in Kingston. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh said she was pleased with the donation, as the Ministry places immense value in equipping the security forces. She...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sancia Templer, says that Jamaica is in an excellent position to take advantage of the global trend in wellness tourism, because of its natural resources and first-rate health care professionals. Speaking at a Health and Wellness Tourism Stakeholder Workshop at the Terra Nova Hotel, Kingston on Wednesday, Mrs. Templer noted that there were many...

MONTEGO BAY — Approximately 30 individuals and 22 businesses from Jamaica’s resort areas were named as finalists in the 2010 Tourism Service Excellence programme, at a reception at Secrets Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, Thursday. The list included 10 individuals and 5 businesses from Montego Bay; 8 individuals and 5 businesses from Negril; 6 individuals and 4 businesses from Ocho...

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...