The Ministry of Tourism will be developing a Sustainable Framework and Strategy to help strengthen Jamaica’s resilience and increase its sustainability during periods of crises. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the undertaking will comprise policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks, “with sufficient inducements...

Jamaica’s travel ban on the United Kingdom (UK) that is slated to come to an end tomorrow, April 30, will not be extended. This means that the ban, which was instituted as part of the measures under Jamaica’s Disaster Risk Management Act, will be lifted as of May 1, 2021. Speaking on the significance of the lifting of the ban,...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is pleased to announce the launch of a new commemorative award programme established in memory of Edith Baxter, a long-time Canadian publishing icon who passed away in late 2020. Founded in partnership with the Baxter family, the Edith Baxter Memorial Award will recognize an outstanding community leader who uses their influence to elevate Destination Jamaica...

Jamaica’s public relations interests in the United States will now be represented by Lou Hammond Group (LHG). As industry leaders in destination marketing, LHG will use its extensive media relationships and creativity to grow Jamaica’s reputation as the premier, four-season destination of choice. Utilizing an aggressive, integrated and multi-tactical strategy, with an emphasis on strengthening Jamaica’s digital footprint, LHG will...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today convened a high level meeting with regional tourism ministers in Cancun Mexico, to discuss the finalization of arrangements for the implementation of a multi-destination tourism framework and agreement to bolster arrivals. Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Panama and Cuba were key players in the discussions and are hoping to finalise this agreement, the first of...

The Ministry of Tourism will be commissioning a study on how Jamaica’s tourism sector has managed the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that the study will be spearheaded by Executive Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today participated in a very successful meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, to discuss investment opportunities and other possible areas of collaboration between both nations. During their meeting, the Ministers discussed the possibility of Jamaica benefiting from the US$100 million development fund the Government of Saudi Arabia has established...