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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing Wednesday's (April 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St Andrew.

Tourism Generating Earnings for More Jamaicans

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...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 18).

EXIM Bank Disburses Loans Valued at $1.89 Billion To SMTE Sector

TEF to Undertake Three Major Beach Development Projects

2,500 Additional Houses Being Built for Tourism Workers

Government Focused on Spreading Benefits of Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, opens the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 18.

3 years ago Tourism

No Place for Disorder, Poor Practices in Tourism Sector – Minister Bartlett

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...

3 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

20,000 New Rooms for Tourism Sector

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...

3 years ago Sectoral Debate 2023/24Tourism

8,000 Hospitality Employees Contribute to Tourism Workers Pension Scheme

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that 8,000 hospitality workers are paying into the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme, with over $550 million in contributions, to date. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure as he opened the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 18. The Government has committed over $1 billion to the scheme, and...

Tourism Minister and Chairman of the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR), Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), delivers opening remarks at the Fifth Special Meeting of the CITUR, at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 14. Listening (from left) are OAS Cultural and Tourism Chief, Richard Campbell; OAS Executive Secretary for Integral Development, Kim Osbourne and Spain’s Permanent Observer to the OAS, Carmen Monton.

3 years ago Tourism

Building Tourism Resilience is Critical – Minister

Building tourism resilience is critical to ensuring the sector’s sustainability and its contribution to economies, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Chairing the Fifth Special Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR), at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington DC, on April 14, Mr. Bartlett warned that despite tourism being one of the most significant contributors...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is shown plans for the construction of the Hard Rock Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, by Project Manager, Diestro Construction Ltd., Albert Vargas. The occasion was Minister Bartlett’s tour of the project site on Friday (March 31).

3 years ago Tourism

Grange Pen Development Project Slated for Completion Next Year

Regularisation and infrastructural work taking place in Grange Pen, Lilliput, St. James, are slated for completion next year. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a media briefing on Friday (March 31), following a tour of the community. “The programme has been going for the last five years, and we hope that we will conclude by 2024....

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on arrival at Pier One Restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James, for a stakeholder consultation on March 30.

3 years ago Tourism

New Generation of Travellers Emerging – Minister Bartlett

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new generation of travellers who are seeking out destinations regarded as safe, secure and hassle-free, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said. Mr. Bartlett, who was addressing business interests and tourism stakeholders after touring sections of Montego Bay, St. James on March 30, said it is against this background that the Government is...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), engage in conversation during the sixth annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival in Newcastle, St. Andrew, on March 25. Joining them (from left) are Director, Coffee Traders Limited, Jacqueline Sharp and President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Nicola Madden-Greig.

3 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Touts Potential of Coffee Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is touting the potential of Jamaica’s coffee in boosting visitor arrivals to the island. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking at the sixth annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival in Newcastle, St. Andrew, on Saturday (March 25), noted that the product could be a main attraction for tourists who are interested in experiential travel. “For...