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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at a Ministry of Tourism Strategy Development Workshop at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 2. Looking on (seated) is Director General of Technical Services, Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at a Ministry of Tourism Strategy Development Workshop at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 2. Looking on (seated) is Director General of Technical Services, Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson.

Gov’t Developing Robust Tourism Strategy

A robust strategy that will better enable Jamaicans to tap into the vast potential of the local tourism sector is being developed by the Government. The move is in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and involves key stakeholders...
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) executives, Operations Lead Specialist, Olga Gomez Garcia (centre), and Chief of Operations for Jamaica, Lorenzo Escondeur, during the first in a series of Strategy Development Workshops for industry stakeholders, jointly hosted by the Ministry and IDB, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (June 2).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) executives, Operations Lead Specialist, Olga Gomez Garcia (centre), and Chief of Operations for Jamaica, Lorenzo Escondeur, during the first in a series of Strategy Development Workshops for industry stakeholders, jointly hosted by the Ministry and IDB, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Friday (June 2).

IDB Official Urges Implementation and Maintenance of Sustainable Tourism Practices
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaking during the PIOJ’s semi-virtual quarterly media briefing on Tuesday (May 30).
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, speaking during the PIOJ’s semi-virtual quarterly media briefing on Tuesday (May 30).

Increase in Tourist Arrivals and Spending
The late Alvin Dickie Butler poses with his Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Award.
The late Alvin Dickie Butler poses with his Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Award.

Portland’s Best Kept Secret Owner Was True Ambassador – Minister Bartlett
Passengers arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, May 22, aboard Frontier Airlines inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, USA. They are being greeted by executive members of MBJ Limited, among other tourism stakeholders.
Passengers arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, May 22, aboard Frontier Airlines inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, USA. They are being greeted by executive members of MBJ Limited, among other tourism stakeholders.

Outstanding 2023 Summer Tourist Season Anticipated for Jamaica

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official opening ceremony for the new Sandals Dunn’s River Hotel in St. Ann, on May 19.
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Tourism Ministry Taking Steps to Realise Summer Visitor Projections

The Ministry of Tourism is taking steps to ensure Jamaica realises out-turns projected for visitor arrivals and earnings over this year’s summer period, between June and August. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, advised that Jamaica is forecast to welcome approximately 1.2 million visitors and earn some US$1.5 billion during the period, to make it the best summer in the industry’s...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), enjoys a light moment during the ceremony for the opening of the Sandals Dunn’s River Hotel in Mammee Bay, St. Ann on May 19. Sharing the moment are Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves (left) and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart.
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Sandals Dunn’s River A Tribute to Butch Stewart – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Sandals Dunn’s River property in St. Ann is a fitting tribute to the late former chairman and founder of Sandals, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, whom he hailed  as a dreamer and doer. Mr. Holness, who was  delivering the main address at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 260-room hotel in Mammee Bay...
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Visual artist, Bonito “Don Dada” Thompson (standing), presented his pieces to a panel of judges during a previous assessment session for the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The trade show is an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote their products to alternative market segments.
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Application Deadline for ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show Is May 26

Manufacturers and artisans looking to participate in the 2023 edition of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show have until Friday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m. to submit their applications. The application form can be accessed on the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) website at www.tef.gov.jm. The trade show provides an opportunity for local producers of gifts and souvenir items to promote...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (second left), shakes hands with President-elect of the Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA), Hugh Meredith (third right), on arrival at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, on May 14, for the Association’s Hall of Fame Induction dinner to kick-start their 34th Sales Congress. Others looking on are (from left) Congress Director, Monica Robotham; outgoing President of CARAIFA, Alicia Birch; Secretary General, Marcella Fenton and President of the Jamaica Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Triola Harper-Smith.
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Caribbean Leaders Interested in Adopting Tourism Workers Pension Scheme

Jamaica’s groundbreaking Tourism Workers Pension Scheme could become a model for other Caribbean countries, following interest shown by some regional leaders in adopting the initiative. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that regional heads attending the 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace held recently in Barbados were “very receptive” to the idea, especially since it has already been successfully implemented in...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is welcomed by Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) President, Alicia Birch (centre) and Congress Director, Monica Robotham, at CARAIFA’s 34th Annual Sales Congress and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 14.
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Speedy Recovery of Tourism the Result of Collaboration – Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Caribbean’s speedy post-COVID-19 tourism recovery is a result of an inclusive “all on board” approach, which sees the region enjoying record numbers in both arrivals and earnings. Delivering the main address at the Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) 34th Annual Sales Congress and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at...
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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett addressing media at a destination press briefing held at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados.
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Minister of Tourism Announces One Million Visitor Arrivals to Date For 2023

At a destination press briefing held at the 41st Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced that Jamaica has surpassed one million visitor arrivals year-to-date for 2023, reaching this milestone approximately one month earlier than in 2022. He also updated attending media on Jamaica’s robust tourism arrivals, investments...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), is with Co-Founder of Karisma Hotels and Resorts, Lubo Krstajic (centre), and Director of Tourism, Donovan White at the Arabian Travel Market tradeshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 3.
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Gov’t Building Capacity of Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises to Earn More

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is focussed on ensuring that small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) can command a larger share of the tourism dollar. “We are prioritising by creating strategic policies, programmes and initiatives that can aid in building the resilience and increasing the capacity of local SMTEs to earn more,” he noted. Minister Bartlett...
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