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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Outlines Holistic Plan to Weave Tourism More Deeply into Broader Economy

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined a holistic plan to weave tourism more deeply into Jamaica’s broader economy. Speaking at a briefing with reporters at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 26, Mr. Bartlett said the country...
A local artisan proudly displays her products during the 2024 staging of the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ showcase at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.
A local artisan proudly displays her products during the 2024 staging of the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ showcase at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.

Applications Now Open For TPDCO’s ‘craft With A Difference’ Showcase
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), and Tourism Director at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held last year to outline activities for Tourism Awareness Week and World Tourism Day.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), and Tourism Director at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held last year to outline activities for Tourism Awareness Week and World Tourism Day.

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of Youth Engagement in Sectoral Developments
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

World Tourism Day to Focus on Sustainability
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders and business interests at the Jamaica Product Exchange tradeshow, at the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 23.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses tourism stakeholders and business interests at the Jamaica Product Exchange tradeshow, at the Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 23.

Investment in Infrastructure Critical to Sustainable Growth in Tourism – Minister Bartlett

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses business interests and tourism stakeholders at the opening of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21.
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Tourism Minister Says Sector Continues to Soar

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar to newer and greater heights. Addressing the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tradeshow at Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21, he projected that the upcoming winter season, beginning in December, will show “stratospheric” visitor arrivals, underscoring Jamaica’s resilience and continued appeal as a premier global...
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Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses a session at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (September 22). JAPEX is being held from September 21 - 24. 
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Jamaica Diversifying Tourism Markets

Jamaica is expanding into non-traditional tourism markets like Asia and Latin America, while maintaining its strength in the traditional source markets in North America and United Kingdom (UK)/Europe. Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (September...
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Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses a session at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (September 22). JAPEX is being held from September 21 - 24.
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JTB Marketing Campaigns Building Jamaca’s Global Footprint

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is building the destination’s global footprint through a dynamic marketing programme involving a mix of digital campaigns, cultural experiences, and world-class events. “We transitioned our marketing efforts from traditional to highly digital over the last five years,” said Tourist Director, Donovan White. “Visitjamaica.com is now fully integrated with major tour operator partners and has become...
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Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses a session of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (September 22). JAPEX is being hosted from September 21 - 24.
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Stopover Arrivals Up 4.1 Per Cent

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory with stopover arrivals up 4.1 per cent at the end of August, compared to the same period in 2024. Earnings are also showing a 5.6 per cent increase over last year. “It means that our visitors are staying longer and spending more in the destination, and that augurs well for Jamaica’s future,” said...
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Tourism Director, Donovan White, delivers remarks during a press conference on Monday (September 15) at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in New Kingston to launch the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025.
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JTB Targets Latin America To Accelerate Tourism Growth In 2025

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has identified deepening the island’s expansion into emerging markets as a strategic priority for 2025, with Latin American countries highlighted as a key focus. This, according to Tourism Director, Donovan White, who was speaking during a press conference at the JTB office in New Kingston on Monday (September 15) to launch the Jamaica Product Exchange...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), Camille Needham (left), shares a light moment with (from left) Director of Tourism, Donovan White; Chair of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig and President of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett, following Monday’s (September 15) press launch of JAPEX 2025 at the JTB offices in New Kingston. JAPEX will be held from September 21 to 24 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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JAPEX 2025 to Be Bigger Than Ever

Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 is expected to be the biggest ever with a record number of industry stakeholders, including 116 international buyers from more than 25 countries. An annual event, organised by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), JAPEX brings together wholesalers, tour operators and travel agents with Jamaica’s tourism...
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Administrator at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Shannon McCalla (fourth from left), joins Captain of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, Theodore Mitropoulos (fifth from left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lannaman & Morris Shipping Group, Charmaine Maragh (third from right), along with other stakeholders in a ceremonial exchange of plaques during the Margaritaville at Sea Islander inaugural call at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, September 11.
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Margaritaville At Sea Islander Makes Inaugural Call to Ocho Rios

Jamaica welcomed a fresh wave of cruise arrivals on Thursday (Sept. 11), as the Margaritaville at Sea Islander made its inaugural call at the Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.  The arrival of the cruise vessel, which carried approximately 2500 guests and a 1000-member crew, was the result of two years of planning and negotiations.  The milestone was marked...
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