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The inaugural Bahamasair flight from Nassau, Bahamas, arrives at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (November 17).

Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Flights from Nassau to Montego Bay

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed new direct flights into Montego Bay by Caribbean carrier, Bahamasair, noting that the service will strengthen regional connectivity and the realisation of multi-destination tourism. He was speaking during the welcome ceremony on Sunday...

Stakeholders attending the Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 14.

Spa Professionals To Be Certified By City And Guilds

The sixth annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference will be held on November 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will deliver the keynote address.

Health and Wellness Tourism Conference November 14

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (3rd L) shakes hands with Mark Nueschen, World2Meet’s (W2M) International Business Manager, at the Jamaica booth at World Travel Market (WTM) London yesterday. Others are (L-R) Juan Romaguera, Head of Partnership Marketing, World2Meet; Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB); Gregory Shervington, JTB’s Regional Director for Continental Europe and Delano Seiveright, Advisor and Senior Communications Strategist, Ministry of Tourism. This follows the announcement of a new flight from Portugal to Montego Bay with Spanish airline World2Fly.

Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Portugal/Jamaica Flights for 2025

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (L) collects his ITIC award for his work in Sustainability and Resilience in Tourism at the ITIC Global Tourism Summit on Monday, November 4, from Ibrahim Ayoub, Group CEO, MD and Board Member of International Tourism Investment Corporation Ltd.

Minister Bartlett Awarded by ITIC for Leadership in Sustainable Tourism and Resilience

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Minister Bartlett Travels to Colombia for 122nd UN Tourism Executive Council Meeting

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island today for Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, to represent Jamaica at the United Nations (UN) Tourism’s 122nd Executive Council Meeting, which will be held from November 13–15, 2024. Jamaica, which proudly holds the position of Second Vice Chair on the UN Tourism Executive Council, will play an instrumental role in shaping the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.

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Supply-Side Growth Key to Boosting Tourism Investment, says Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has continued to advocate for the importance of tourism-dependent destinations owning the supply side of the industry to increase investments and earnings. Speaking at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit in London yesterday, the Minister highlighted that owning the supply side has the potential to create favourable conditions for...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (r) and Sierra Leone Tourism Minister, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis being interviewed by BBC Travel Presenter Carmen Roberts at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, on Monday, November 4.

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Tourism Minister Bartlett Advocates for Enhanced Commonwealth Collaboration to Drive Global Tourism Growth

Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has underscored the need for a stronger and more cohesive tourism strategy across Commonwealth nations to leverage the immense potential for economic and social development. Speaking at the prestigious International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, Minister Bartlett called on Commonwealth countries to...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

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Minister Bartlett in London for World Travel Market 2024

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has arrived in London to lead Jamaica’s delegation at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) scheduled for November 5-7. This significant event will bring together global leaders in travel and tourism, providing a powerful platform to advance Jamaica’s tourism objectives, strengthen alliances, and explore new growth opportunities across markets. “WTM London is a cornerstone...

Vice President of Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, United States, Garth Laird (left), and Director of Operations at Sandals Golf Upton Estate Country Club, Jonathan Newnham (right), join winners of Sandals’ 20th USA Travel Advisor Golf Tournament, at the awards ceremony held at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28. The winning team members are (from left) Adam Anderson, David Anderson, David Schutz and Jeremy Lee.

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Jamaica’s Tourism Supports a Vast Economic Network

Tourism in Jamaica drives a vast economic network that reaches far beyond hotel occupancy, supporting industries and livelihoods across the island. President of Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, United States, Garth Laird, highlighted the impact of the sector, while addressing Sandals’ 20th USA Travel Advisor Golf Tournament awards ceremony held at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28. Mr....

Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Industry Relations at Unique Vacations, Gary Sadler, addresses travel partners and stakeholders during the 28th Annual Canadian Travel Golf Tournament Dinner at the Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort in St. Ann recently.

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Air Canada to Increase Flights into Jamaica for Winter Tourist Season

Air Canada will be making 14 weekly flights into the island for the upcoming 2024/25 winter tourist season. “We will be flying three times per week from Montreal to Montego Bay; seven times a week from Toronto to Montego Bay, and also four times a week from Toronto to Kingston,” said Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for...

Prime Minister , Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Sandals Resorts International’s Mega Showcase, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (October 16).

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Gov’t Proactive in Promoting Brand Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an international consulting firm has been engaged to assist with the island’s brand messaging. He noted that the move by the Government is proactive and “very strategic and instrumental” in ensuring that brand Jamaica remains powerful and strong in the market. “The Government realises that we must be very clear about...