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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium) addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Tech Beach Retreat, held at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James on December 8.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium) addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Tech Beach Retreat, held at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James on December 8.

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of Technology

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has underscored the importance of technology in growing the tourism sector. Speaking at the Tech Beach Retreat held recently at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput, St. James, Mr. Bartlett said the Ministry and its...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), exchanges pleasantries with Co-founders of Tech Beach, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton (centre) and Kyle Maloney, at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James, on December 8.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), exchanges pleasantries with Co-founders of Tech Beach, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton (centre) and Kyle Maloney, at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput St. James, on December 8.

Tourism Minister Emphasises Significance of Innovation In Sector
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), speaking with (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Victoria Mutual (VM) Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson and VM Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Courtney Campbell. Occasion was the Founder Institute’s Holiday Mixer on December 7 at VM’s New Kingston offices. The goal of the event was to create a platform for potential or existing entrepreneurs to network with business development and financing entities in the local ecosystem. The Founder Institute is an execution partner for the TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator Innovation Challenge.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), speaking with (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Victoria Mutual (VM) Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson and VM Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Courtney Campbell. Occasion was the Founder Institute’s Holiday Mixer on December 7 at VM’s New Kingston offices. The goal of the event was to create a platform for potential or existing entrepreneurs to network with business development and financing entities in the local ecosystem. The Founder Institute is an execution partner for the TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator Innovation Challenge.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett At Founder Institute’s Holiday Mixer
Director of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose Brown.
Director of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose Brown.

TEF Hosts Job Fair on December 8
Senior Vice-President, Government and Destinations Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie.
Senior Vice-President, Government and Destinations Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie.

Carnival Corporation Committed to Maintaining Jamaica on Its Cruise Itinerary

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World’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, on arrival in Falmouth, Trelawny, on December 1.
Tourism

Bright Outlook for Cruise-Shipping Season

Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts, says the 2022/2023 cruise-shipping season will see a major turnaround for Jamaica, following the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to JIS News onboard the Wonder of The Seas – the world’s largest cruise ship – at the Falmouth Port on December 1, Ms. Roberts said the inaugural visit by the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the recent launch of the Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual at Devon House in St. Andrew.
AgricultureTourism

Farmers Urged to Increase Production to Supply Tourism Sector

The country’s farmers are being urged to increase food production to supply demand in the hospitality sector, which is expected to double over the next five years. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in making the call, noted that with the number of hotel rooms expected to reach 40,000 in five years, it is also anticipated that the need for...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), participates in a panel discussion at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on November 29. At left is Moderator and Senior Editor at Investment Monitor, Viola Caon.
Tourism

Minister Highlights Significance of Protecting the Environment

A proactive approach in tackling environmental issues is one of the surest ways to ensure the country remains a first-choice destination for investors and visitors. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) and Executive Chairman of Sandals International Resorts, Adam Stewart (second right), in discussion with Senior Vice-President, Government and Destination Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie (left), at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on November 29. Also pictured (from second left) are Vice President for Development at the Apple Leisure Group, Fernando Fernandez and Senior Editor at Investment Monitor, Viola Caon.
Tourism

COVID-19 Brought About Unprecedented Collaboration – Sandals Chairman

Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Network, Adam Stewart, says the COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented collaboration between tourism stakeholders, which will be the blueprint for success going forward. Participating in a panel discussion at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on November 29, Mr. Stewart, who is also Executive Chairman of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), is joined by other Government and private sector officials in breaking ground for the construction of the UNICO 18˚77˚ Hotel in Lilliput, St James, on Friday (November 25). Others (from left) are Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman, St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams; Director of Sales and Marketing, AIC Hotel Group, Rafael Chapur; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Vice President of Development, RCD Hotels, Rodrigo Chapur; Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell; and Minister of State, Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis.
Tourism

Ground Broken for Multimillion US Dollar Boutique Resort Development in St. James

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Friday (November 25), broke ground for a multimillion US dollar boutique resort development – UNICO 18˚77˚ – in Lilliput, St. James. The adults-only, all-inclusive hotel will provide approximately 451 additional rooms, including over-the-water bungalow accommodations aimed at attracting thousands more new tourists to Jamaica. Additionally, the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with (from second left) Consultant with the Ministry, Dr. Aisha Bailey; Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Chairman of the Agriculture Technical Working Group, Tourism Linkages Network,Wayne Cummings. Occasion was the launch of an Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual on Wednesday (November 23) at Devon House in St. Andrew.
Tourism

Tourism Food Supply Safe – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that Jamaica’s tourism food supply remains safe, hygienic and of high quality. He gave the assurance while addressing the launch of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual at Devon House in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 22). The manual sets out procedures that adhere to international food-safety standards and...
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Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, delivers the keynote address at the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC) graduation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on November 20.
Tourism

TEF Head Calls on Young Persons to Help Build a Better Jamaica

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, is encouraging young persons to play their part and help build a better Jamaica. Dr. Wallace made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC) graduation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on November 20. “There is a...
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