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The new US$1 million Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which opened on June 16.
The new US$1 million Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which opened on June 16.

Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Attraction In Ocho Rios

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the opening of the Poko Loko floating bar in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, noting that the new attraction has the potential to redefine the tourism landscape in the resort town. The facility,...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open a multipurpose building in Watt Town, St. Ann, on Friday (June 14). He is assisted by (from left) Deputy Mayor of St. Ann, Councillor Cardell Wickham; Executive Director Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester; Postmaster General, Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen; Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charles Young; and Senior Project Officer, Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open a multipurpose building in Watt Town, St. Ann, on Friday (June 14). He is assisted by (from left) Deputy Mayor of St. Ann, Councillor Cardell Wickham; Executive Director Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester; Postmaster General, Jamaica Post, Lincoln Allen; Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Universal Service Fund (USF), Charles Young; and Senior Project Officer, Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Wesley Harley.

$30-Million Multipurpose Facility Established in Watt Town, St. Ann
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Embarks on Strong US Multi City Marketing Blitz
Aspiring business owner, Denise Russell (right), receives advice on public liability insurance from the Marathon Insurance Brokers team (from left) Team Lead, Rashque Rowe; Sales Executive, Keishan Campbell; and Account Executive, Sueyen Thomas. Occasion was the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Licensing Expo on Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.
Aspiring business owner, Denise Russell (right), receives advice on public liability insurance from the Marathon Insurance Brokers team (from left) Team Lead, Rashque Rowe; Sales Executive, Keishan Campbell; and Account Executive, Sueyen Thomas. Occasion was the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Licensing Expo on Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

Mobay Tourist Operators Benefit from TPDCo Licensing Expo
The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.
The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.

Three Students to Vie for Junior Minister of Tourism

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Human Capital Development Critical to Prepare Tourism Workers for New Age in Tourism with AI, says Minister Bartlett

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to...
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Press ReleaseTourism

LATAM Airlines Perú and Jamaica Announce the Restart of the Lima – Montego Bay Route Starting December 1, 2024

LATAM Airlines Perú and destination Jamaica are pleased to announce the restart of the Lima - Montego Bay route, subject to government approval, a direct operation set to begin on December 1, 2024. This direct flight to Montego Bay, located in northwest Jamaica, will last just under 5 hours and will be operated with Airbus A319/A320 aircraft. It is projected...
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License Processing and Registration Manager, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Sheryl Lewis.
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TPDCo 2024 Licensing Expo Kicks Off In Montego Bay On June 11

KINGSTON, June 9 (JIS): The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will be staging its 2024 Licensing Expo across the six resort areas, beginning Tuesday, June 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Other locations include the Board Walk Shopping Village in Negril, Westmoreland, on June 20; Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 4; Hotel...
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Regional Director of Operations at RIU, Frank Sondern
Tourism

RIU Could Add Another Property Soon

Regional Director of Operations at RIU, Frank Sondern, says that with Jamaica’s economic climate stable and investor-friendly, the company could soon be looking to add another property to its growing tally. Mr. Sondern said that RIU, the largest hotel in the island with over 4,000 rooms, enjoys a fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship with Jamaica and could soon be looking...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett to Participate in Global Summit and UN Tourism Executive Council Meeting

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island today (June 4) for Europe where he will engage in several high-level activities aimed at bolstering Jamaica’s position in the global tourism arena. Minister Bartlett will be participating in two significant events: The Resilience and Innovation Summit being hosted by the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council in Sarajevo, Bosnia and...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett speaking at the launch of Reggae Sumfest at the Iberostar Hotel in Montego Bay on May 30, 2024.
Press ReleaseTourism

Jamaica Welcomes Historic 2 Million Visitors in First Five Months of 2024

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has reported that Jamaica has recorded a historic 2 million visitors within the first five months of the year. Preliminary data has highlighted that the island welcomed 1,265,830 stopover arrivals and 745,812 cruise passengers from January to May. This translates to an 8.5% increase in arrivals and USD 1.9 billion in earnings. The Minister,...
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Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being held islandwide to consult with citizens on the programme and identify roads in their communities requiring repairs. 
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PHOTOS: SPARK Programme St. James East Central Community Consultation

Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being...
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