Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the $700-million artisan village in Falmouth is the first facility under a signature project that will take brand Jamaica to “new stratospheric” heights. Speaking to JIS News, Minister Bartlett noted that while the Trelawny capital is getting the first village, the country can expect to see similar structures at all the resort towns...

Chief Strategist and Adviser in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica is benefiting from the October 8 United States release for the latest James Bond movie thriller, ‘No Time to Die’. He said Port Antonio, where a large part of the action flick was filmed, has been getting significant publicity “that would almost be impossible to calculate” in...

Following a near 20-month hiatus, the coastal town of Falmouth, Trelawny, welcomed its first cruise ship on Sunday (November 14). Carnival Corporation’s Emerald Princess, with some 2,780 passengers and crew members, made its entrance into Jamaica’s largest port at approximately 6:45 a.m., where it was greeted by local and health authority officials. Following the routine checks and ensuring strict adherence...

Jamaica is now leading the world in terms of demand by persons searching for  destinations; international air passengers; Global Distribution System (GDS) bookings as well as air seat capacity recovery. This was revealed by Director of Tourism, Donovan White, at a recent Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) media briefing, held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios. “The demand for...

Carnival Corporation’s Emerald Princess, with more than 3,500 passengers and crew, will be making a much-anticipated visit to the Falmouth Port, Trelawny, on Sunday (November 14). The event will mark the official return of cruise shipping to the coastal town, following a near 20-month absence due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A Costa Cruises Italian liner was scheduled to call...

Jamaica is expected to welcome 1.5 million visitors by December 31 (calendar year), with estimated earnings of US$1.9 billion. This was noted by Director of Tourism, Donovan White, at a Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) media briefing, held at Moon Palace Resort in St. Ann, on November 10. “What we have seen is an uptick in the length of stay of...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hailed the late President of the All-Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton-Adams, as a staunch advocate for the craft industry and the welfare of traders. Ms Haughton-Adams passed away on Tuesday (November 9) following a period of illness. Minister Bartlett said that Ms. Haughton-Adams’ uncanny ability to collaborate and her insistence that...