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KINGSTON — Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has underscored the need for greater collaboration among tourism-dependent nations in the Caribbean, to develop regional capabilities to safeguard earnings which the industry generates for their economies. Speaking at the opening of a two-week Caribbean Canadian Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue, at the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) training centre, in St. Andrew, on June...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is lauding workers and other players in the tourism industry, who continue to demonstrate excellence in service delivery. He said that it is the top-quality service that keeps bringing visitors back to the destination and distinguishes and separates Jamaica from the rest of the competition. “Almost everyone I meet as I...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says that Jamaica has made a breakthrough in the Faith-based tourism market, with the historic visit of over 4,000 crew and passengers on the Carnival Destiny cruise ship’s inaugural “Cruise with a Cause” stop in Montego Bay. The passengers, including religious leaders and music ministers, have participated in several community outreach...

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...