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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Gov’t Pushing for Greater Retention of Tourism Earnings In Jamaica

Jamaica must significantly increase the amount of tourism earnings retained within the local economy by expanding the country’s supply capacity and strengthening local ownership within the industry, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett further noted that too...

New Tourism Authority Act to Be Developed

Stakeholders participate in the Tourism Enhancement Fund's 11th Speed Networking event, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (May 7).

Tourism Minister Outlines Transformative Direction for Sector

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), applaud as Minister of External Affairs, India, Dr. S. Jaishankar (second left), unveils a commemorative plaque at the East Indian Migration Monument in Old Harbour Square, St. Catherine on Sunday (May 3). Sharing in the unveiling are High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, Mayank Joshi (second right); and Jamaica's High Commissioner to India, Jason Hall.

Tourism Ministry Finalising Arrangements to Enter Indian Market

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the featured address at the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, on April 28.

Minister Urges Greater Integration of Jamaicans into the Tourism Sector

2 months ago Tourism

Local Manufacturers and Artisans Urged to Submit Applications for Christmas in July Trade Show

Local manufacturers and artisans are being invited to apply for participation in the 12th staging of the highly anticipated ‘Christmas in July’ trade show, set for July 9 and 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. Interested persons are being asked to submit their applications via the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) website at https://tef.gov.jm/cij/. Describing the event as...

Representative of Guinea Hen Wata, Kami-Dale Cross (right), in discussion with representatives from the Boardwalk Village during a previous staging of the annual Speed Networking event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

2 months ago Tourism

Local Suppliers Invited to Register for Speed Networking Event by May 1

Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, is encouraging local suppliers to register for the upcoming Speed Networking event, ahead of the May 1 deadline. The event, a key platform for fostering partnerships between local producers and tourism entities, facilitates a series of pre-scheduled 15-minute meetings between suppliers and decision-makers such as owners, general managers and chief executive officers. The annual...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), engages with Jack Sprat Restaurant owner and hotelier, Jason Henzell, during a visit to the Lovers’ Leap attraction in St. Elizabeth on Friday (April 24), as part of the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour.

3 months ago Tourism

Gov’t Prioritising Aviation As Tourism Growth Driver

The Government is prioritising aviation as a key driver of tourism growth. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, announced plans to expand the air transport infrastructure and strengthen connectivity across Jamaica as part of the broader Tourism 3.0 strategy. He outlined the approach while addressing stakeholders in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (April 24), during the second day of the...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, greets Sandy Tatham of Blue Marlin Villas during his visit to Jack Sprat Restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on the second day of the South Coast Confidence Tour on Friday (April 24). Looking on is Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele (right).

3 months ago Tourism

Gov’t Embarks on Transformative ‘Tourism 3.0’ Initiative

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced that the Government has embarked on a transformative initiative to reshape Jamaica’s tourism sector under a new framework he has termed - ‘Tourism 3.0’. He explained that this new shift is designed to modernise the way the industry operates, making it more efficient, inclusive, and accessible to a wider range of investors and...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), tours a section of the Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth with Master Blender, Joy Spence (centre), and J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica General Manager, Cecil Smith Jr. (left). The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.

3 months ago Tourism

South Coast Towns Being Positioned For Rising Edutourism Demand

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says several towns along Jamaica’s south coast and adjoining areas are being positioned to capitalise on the rising demand for educational and knowledge-based travel. He made the disclosure during a visit to the Appleton Estate Rum Tour in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (April 23), as part of the South Coast Confidence Tour. Mr. Bartlett noted...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), and General Manager at J. Wray and Nephew Jamaica, Cecil Smith Jr. (right), join staff at Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth in extracting juice from sugar cane. The visit, on Thursday (April 23), formed part of the Ministry’s South Coast Confidence Tour.

3 months ago Tourism

South Coast Tourism Post-Hurricane Revival Highlights Jamaica’s Overall Industry Resilience

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector is demonstrating strong resilience, with several key attractions on the south coast reopening and positioning to meet renewed international demand just six months after Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking to journalists during a visit to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (April 23), as part of day one of the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), being interviewed by Radio Host, Gary West, from out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at a two-day radio remote, held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, from April 20-21.

3 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Describes Two-Day Global Radio Remote As Highly Effective

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has described Jamaica’s two-day global radio remote as highly effective, following the April 20 to 21 broadcast that reached 2.8 million listeners across Canada and the United Kingdom. Held at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, the event was organised by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in collaboration with Sandals Resorts International (SRI), to...