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Every community along Jamaica's north coast, from Negril to Port Antonio, will be designated a resort area, as the Government moves to provide more economic opportunities for Jamaicans. "We are going to be increasing the range and activities in those areas so as to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurship," said Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at a meeting with a...

Players in the international aviation industry have been notified of the Government's intention to make Jamaica a force in the sector, rivaling the busy Miami International Airport in the United States as the regional hub for cargo and passenger traffic. Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, said the plan for the air transport sector, as set out in Vision...

In its continued bid to enhance the productivity of tourism workers and secure the sustainability of the industry, the Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with several financial entities, has begun efforts to facilitate the development of pension and retirement options within the sector. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), having a light conversation with Senior Director, Strategic Planning &...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in London and Berlin will undertake a concentrated marketing programme in key United Kingdom (UK) and European cities, as part of the strategy to ensure a strong winter tourist season. Following last week's visit to the UK by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, some

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was selected as the "Official International Tourist Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support" at TravelAge West's 2010 WAVE Awards. Jamaica and five of its hotels were also recognised as Editor's Picks in the categories of "Best Destination for Honeymoon/Romance Vacation," "Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Caribbean," "Best Resort for a Romance Vacation, Caribbean"...

Over 130,000 Canadian visitors came to Jamaica during the 2009/10 winter tourist season, representing an increase of some 11 per cent over the same period of the previous season. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said this is the "strongest numbers" ever for Canadian visitors to Jamaica. He was speaking with a group of Canadian travel partners recently in Toronto....

Travel and Tourism interests in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom (UK) will be closely monitoring what is said about the Airline Passenger Duty (APD) in the emergency Budget, that is to be tabled by the British Government next week. Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett told JIS News that the issue of the APD and the proposed new...

Declaring that his one week visit to London has been a success, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today (June 17), said that following meetings with key airline and tour operators and other industry partners, the reports are positive and Jamaica's share of the United Kingdom (UK) market remains solid. He said the indications are that while there is not likely...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in association with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has presented awards to two distinguished travel industry personnel, Ed Kritzler, former JTB public relations executive; and David Swanson, contributing editor for National Geographic Traveller Magazine. They have been awarded for their efforts in marketing the Caribbean as a premier travel destination. The presentations were made on...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is in London for a one-week series of meetings, visits and press events, as part of a $10 million tourism promotional blitz, aimed at preventing any loss in revenue to the sector as a result of the recent activities in Western Kingston. In an interview with the JIS News London on Monday (June 14), Minister...

Cabinet, at its sitting this week, approved a sum of $53,346,278 for the extension of a contract with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for the cleaning up and beautification of resort areas across the island. The work will be carried out under the 'Spruce Up Jamaica' project, which is being funded by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo)....

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is leading a team of tourism officials participating in the special Caribbean Week activities in New York, June 6 to 12. During the weeklong programme of events, Mr. Bartlett and Director of Tourism, John Lynch, will update New Yorkers on Jamaica's latest tourism developments. Jamaica kicked off the celebrations with the arrival of...