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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 25th Anniversary Celebration of RIU Jamaica, held at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday (June 18).

Tourism Builds Confidence That Attracts Investment – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says tourism serves as an important gateway to investment-led development and plays a critical role in shaping how countries are perceived by visitors, investors and businesses Speaking during the 25th anniversary celebration...

Expansion By Riu Hotels And Resorts Reflects Confidence In Country’s Future – PM

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

Tourism Industry Must Be Protected – Minister

Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), shares a photo opportunity with the top-three participants in the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch event. From second left (back row) are winner and Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair; and first runner up awardees, GemVoyage Advisor, Greg Connell, and Chief Executive Officer, Shanya Connell. In front is third runner-up, Director, Thompson Therapeutic Homes and Resorts Accessible Vacations in Jamaica, Rani Thompson.

June 17 Deadline for TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator Applications

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), converses with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), during a recent ceremony marking the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary. Listening are (from left) Managing Director of Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace.

Tourism Revenue Benefiting Rural Communities – Minister Montague

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the feature address at a ceremony held in Geddes Town Square, St. Mary, on May 29, marking the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road. The project is expected to enhance access to key heritage and ecotourism attractions in the parish, while supporting community development and economic growth.

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Tourism 3.0 to Increase Opportunities for More Jamaicans – Minister

A key pillar of the Tourism 3.0 framework is strengthening linkages and building capacity across local industries to ensure that more Jamaicans participate directly in the tourism value chain, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Delivering the feature address at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary, on May 29, Mr. Bartlett...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), cuts the ribbon to mark the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary on May 29. Sharing the moment is Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), along with (from left) Managing Director of Wadmar Construction Limited, Mark Knight; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. The road rehabilitation project was financed by the TEF at a cost of $27.5 million

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Newly Rehabilitated Roadway in St. Mary to Boost Heritage Tourism and Community Development

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary will help diversify Jamaica’s tourism product by improving access to key heritage and eco-tourism attractions, while also creating greater economic opportunities for surrounding communities. Speaking during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Geddes Town Square to mark the official opening of the roadway on May 29,...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers remarks during

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Minister Bartlett Urges Shift To Tourism As Driver of National Development

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has emphasised that tourism must move beyond the traditional focus on arrivals and hotel occupancy to become a powerful driver of national development. Speaking during ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop on Thursday (May 28) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Minister Bartlett noted that...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, lays a wreath at the monument of National Hero the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the annual floral tribute for the National Hero held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday ( May 23).

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Mobay Mayor Welcomes Plans To Modernise Tourism Act

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has commended the Government on plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, noting that the move presents an opportunity for stronger protections and greater economic inclusion for tourism workers. The Government intends to replace the current legislation with a new Tourism Authority Act that reflects the realities of a modern tourism industry...

Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, gifts Masta Simon of Japanese Sound System, Mighty Crown, a piece of artwork taken from the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025. The presentation was made on May 14 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston. The artwork depicts the showdown between Bass Odyssey and Mighty Crown at the World Sound Clash held in Jamaica in 2007. The Jamaica Pavilion was titled ‘Out of Many, One People: Let’s Link Up’ to life.

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PHOTOS: JTB Makes a Presentation to Mighty Crown and Link Up Jaja

Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, gifts Masta Simon of Japanese Sound System, Mighty Crown, a piece of artwork taken from the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025. The presentation was made on May 14 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) offices in New Kingston. The artwork depicts the showdown between Bass Odyssey and Mighty...

Director of Tourism Economics and Facilitation at the Ministry of Tourism, Dahlia Christopher, makes a presentation during the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Licensing Expo, held at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, on May 12.

2 months ago Tourism

TPDCo Launches Licensing Expo 2026 to Improve Ease of Doing Business

The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) has officially launched its Licensing Expo 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve ease of doing business for tourism stakeholders and other entrepreneurs across the island. The event was held at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, on Tuesday (May 12). Held under the theme, ‘Tourism Rebound & Rebuild’, the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, addressing a farewell reception hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for more than 60 international journalists and content creators, at Miss T

2 months ago Tourism

Authentic Storytelling Key to Maintaining Visitor Confidence

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says authentic storytelling by journalists and content creators is crucial in maintaining Jamaica’s strong tourism reputation and strengthening visitor confidence in the destination. The Minister said that as Jamaica continues to position itself as a premier tourism destination, first-hand accounts from travel journalists and influencers are especially important in showcasing the island’s recovery, resilience,...