More Jamaicans are generating earnings from local tourism-related activities, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says notable among the out-turns is US$100 million earned by the operators of Airbnb accommodations, which housed approximately 29 per cent of tourists visiting Jamaica last year. “Airbnb is providing accommodation all across the country, including some… communities that...

The National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has approved and disbursed loans valued at some $1.89 billion to 293 beneficiaries in the small and medium-sized tourism enterprise (SMTE) sector. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure while opening the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18). The loans, arranged by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF),...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to undertake three major beach development projects across the island in the 2023/24 fiscal year. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the announcement as he opened the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 18. He informed that Negril is the next location selected by the team, and work on...

A total of 2,500 houses, currently being built for local tourism workers, will be completed in the next five years. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18). “That is not to conflate what currently is happening with the National Housing Trust (NHT)...

The Government is focused on building an inclusive, sustainable tourism sector where the economic benefits are spread to workers and local businesses and communities. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that the objective is to promote broader participation by all Jamaicans in the industry. “The future of tourism is bright in Jamaica. We have the vision… and we are driven...

With Jamaica experiencing significant tourism-led recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is warning industry players that disorder and poor practices will not be allowed to disrupt the country’s destination assurance. Opening the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18), the Minister informed that in January to March this year, Jamaica...

Approximately 20,000 new rooms are set to come on stream over the next five to 10 years, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett provided an update on the investment projects while opening the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in House of Representatives, on April 18. The Minister pointed out that these additional rooms will be located in all the...