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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium), delivers remarks during the annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast for Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) workers, held at the Kingston terminal on Monday (December 15). During the event, Minister Bartlett officially opened Jamaica’s 2025/26 winter tourist season and expressed confidence in the sector’s rapid rebound following Hurricane Melissa. Listening is Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Christopher Jarrett.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium), delivers remarks during the annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast for Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) workers, held at the Kingston terminal on Monday (December 15). During the event, Minister Bartlett officially opened Jamaica’s 2025/26 winter tourist season and expressed confidence in the sector’s rapid rebound following Hurricane Melissa. Listening is Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Christopher Jarrett.

Tourism Sector Declared 71 Per Cent Ready as 2025/26 Winter Season Opens Post-Hurricane Melissa

As the 2025/26 winter tourist season officially commenced on Monday (December 15), Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, announced that the sector is 71 per cent ready to accommodate arrivals in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The sector closed following the...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), with General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Robert Honeyghan; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and Chairman of the UDC, Norman Brown, as they discuss the UDC’s lead role in clean-up efforts in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on December 13.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), with General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Robert Honeyghan; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), and Chairman of the UDC, Norman Brown, as they discuss the UDC’s lead role in clean-up efforts in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on December 13.

Tourism Officials Hail Decision to Place UDC in Charge of Black River Clean-Up
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Remains Key to Island’s Economic Recovery
Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer (left), presents a gift of appreciation to High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman (centre), following the arrival of the inaugural WestJet flight from Quebec into the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James on December 6. Also in photo is Her Excellency Allison Berman, wife of the High Commissioner.
Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Regional Manager, Odette Dyer (left), presents a gift of appreciation to High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman (centre), following the arrival of the inaugural WestJet flight from Quebec into the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James on December 6. Also in photo is Her Excellency Allison Berman, wife of the High Commissioner.

WestJet’s Inaugural Flight from Quebec More Than Transportation Milestone – High Commissioner
A WestJet inaugural flight from out of Quebec City, Canada, flew into the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 6.
A WestJet inaugural flight from out of Quebec City, Canada, flew into the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 6.

Jamaica Welcomes WestJet’s Inaugural Flight from Quebec City

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), is presented with a gift by Captain of the Mein Schiff, Georgios Dimou, on arrival of the vessel at the Montego Bay Port in St. James on November 24. The Mein Schiff is the first vessel to call at the port since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
Tourism

Small Business Stakeholders in Montego Bay Welcome Return of Cruise Ships

The return of cruise ships to Montego Bay following the impact of Hurricane Melissa has been welcomed with optimism by small business stakeholders, including transport operators, craft traders, and souvenir shop owners. With many operators still picking up the pieces following the devastating impact of the storm, the revival of cruise activity is seen as a much-needed signal of economic...
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RIU Montego Bay staff members assist in putting together hurricane relief care packages for fellow coworkers.
Tourism

RIU Jamaica to Reopen All Properties

With less than two weeks before the start of the winter tourist season, Jamaica’s room stock has been given a huge boost, following an announcement by RIU Jamaica that all seven of its properties will be fully reopened. The announcement marks a decisive step in Jamaica’s recovery and its ongoing mission to reassure travellers that the island remains open for...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Hotel Expansion Continues

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is witnessing a substantial influx of hotel investments and robust development timelines across key properties, despite the disruptive impact of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking to business interests and tourism stakeholders during a visit to several hotels and attractions over the weekend (November 28-29) in Montego Bay (St. James) and Negril (Hanover/Westmoreland), the Minister...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, interacts with guests at the Grand Palladium Resort, Hanover, on November 28.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Emphasises Significant Role of Negril In Sector’s Recovery

With less than three weeks before the start of the winter tourist season, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the role of Negril as part of Jamaica’s hurricane recovery cannot be overstated, In a visit on November 28 that stretched from Sandy Bay, Hanover, through Norman Manley Boulevard to the West End, Westmoreland, Minister Bartlett underscored Negril’s vital role...
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The Viking Mars arrived in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on its inaugural Jamaican call, bringing more than 800 passengers and 400 crew members on November 29.
Tourism

Cruise Ship Makes Inaugural Call at Ocho Rios with 800 Passengers

The Viking Mars arrived in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on its inaugural Jamaican call, bringing more than 800 cruise passengers and 400 crew members, on November 29. This visit marks a significant milestone for Jamaica’s cruise industry, as it welcomes back a steady stream of international travellers following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. The bustling port of...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Highlights Montego Bay’s Pivotal Role in Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Tourism Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has underscored the pivotal role of Montego Bay, St. James, in Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa tourism recovery, noting that the city will be critical to boosting the island’s economy during the upcoming winter tourist season. Following recent tours he led of Ocho Rios and Negril, Minister Bartlett described the “journey to the tourism Mecca of the...
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Visitors arriving at Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Commends MBJ Airports for Key Role in Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has commended MBJ Airports Limited, operator of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, for the integral role it is playing in Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Mr. Bartlett, accompanied by representatives from relevant agencies and key tourism stakeholders, visited the airport on Friday (November 28), where he paid tribute to the...
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