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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.

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....

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.

Application Deadline for ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show Is May 26

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.

Caribbean Leaders Interested in Adopting Tourism Workers Pension Scheme

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.

Speedy Recovery of Tourism the Result of Collaboration – Minister

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. — 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.

Minister of Tourism Announces One Million Visitor Arrivals to Date For 2023

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.

3 years ago Tourism

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...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with the owner of Floyd’s Pelican Bar in St. Elizabeth, Delroy Forbes, during a Destination Assurance tour visit to the attraction on April 28.

3 years ago Tourism

Jamaica’s South Coast Deemed A ‘Phenomenal’ Destination for Travellers

Jamaica’s south coast tourism offerings and experience are becoming increasingly diverse and expansive. This, according to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who says the region has undergone significant development and transformation over the years to become a “phenomenal” destination for travellers’ seeking warm hospitality as well as an authentic Jamaican experience. He was addressing journalists following a Destination Assurance tour...

Newly appointed Deputy Director of Tourism (Acting), Jamaica Tourist Board, Philip Rose.

3 years ago Tourism

JTB Appoints New Deputy Director of Tourism for the Americas

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has appointed Philip Rose to serve as its Deputy Director of Tourism (Acting) for the Americas, with responsibility for the United States (US), Caribbean and Latin America. The appointment took effect on April 1, 2023. Commenting on the appointment, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that Mr. Rose has a long history working in...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (fifth left), with workers and other South Coast stakeholders at the Lover’s Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth, on April 27.

3 years ago Tourism

Entry Fees to be Removed from Public Attractions Developed By TEF

Entry fees will be removed from public attractions that are funded and developed through the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), so that Jamaicans can have free access, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett emphasised that once inside, members of the public will have to purchase items on display, such as food and refreshments, to ensure that the attractions...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (right), are escorted on a tour of the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny by Vice President, Cruise Terminal Management, Port Authority of Jamaica, Mark Hylton, on Friday (April 21). Occasion was the Trelawny leg of Minister Bartlett’s Destination Assurance Tour.

3 years ago Tourism

Innovative Measures Aided the Tourism Industry’s Rebound – Minister Bartlett

Innovative measures used to preserve Jamaica’s tourism industry during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic have aided in the sector’s rebound. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who was addressing a stakeholders meeting at the Falmouth Mystic Flavor Restaurant in Trelawny, on Friday (April 21). The meeting followed the Minister’s Destination Assurance Tour of Falmouth and Old...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with (from second left) Chief Strategist/Senior Adviser, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and St. Ann North Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Marsha Smith; and Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis, during a destination assurance meeting in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 20.

3 years ago Tourism

Cruise Industry Recovering Strongly – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the cruise industry is recovering strongly, following a lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at a destination assurance meeting in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 20, Mr. Bartlett said Jamaica continues to see an uptick in cruise passenger arrivals, with approximately 855,000 visiting in 2022. He further indicated that 1.4 million passengers...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, emphasises a point during a National Public Consultation on the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS), at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St Ann on Thursday (April 20).

3 years ago Tourism

Destination Assurance Framework Intended to Preserve Brand Jamaica

The Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) being developed by the Ministry of Tourism will ensure that the standard and integrity of brand Jamaica is maintained. This, according to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who was speaking during a DAFS consultation at Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St Ann on Thursday (April 20). Mr. Bartlett said critical to the success...