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There are indications that the marketing initiative undertaken by the Tourism Ministry in key overseas markets, to counter the negative publicity generated by the West Kingston unrest, is yielding fruit. In the aftermath of the unrest in May, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, announced a major US$10 million marketing and promotional initiative, targeting the traditional United States, Canada and United...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says despite the West Kingston unrest in May, there is confidence among the country's overseas tourist market partners that Jamaica remains a safe vacation destination. Speaking at the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica's (PSOJ) Chairman's Club Forum Breakfast at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, today (July 21), Mr. Bartlett said the country's repeat visitor...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, on Friday (June 16) launched the 'Spruce Up Jamaica' Summer Internship Programme, through which approximately 800 students from across the island will be employed at tourism-related entities over a six-week period. The summer programme, which is in its third year, is sponsored by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and targets students at the secondary...

Dolphin Cove, recipient of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's (JHTA) Best Attraction Award for 2010, is expanding its operations to cater to both local and foreign patrons who contribute to making it a choice destination. The expansion, which should see the newest Dolphin Cove being opened at Point in Hanover, is expected to create employment for many young Jamaicans...

There is unity within the region regarding the need for further negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) for adjustments to their Air Passenger Duty (APD), which continues to negatively affect the Caribbean tourism market. Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (left), speaking with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, at the 31st Regular Meeting...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is in support of a regional marketing strategy for the sector which, he says, is a new approach that would give visitors an opportunity to have "multiple experiences" in one vacation. The Minister was in Montego Bay, St. James, to participate in tourism-related talks with CARICOM leaders during the 31st Meeting of the Conference...

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....