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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with media personality, Sakina Deer, during the launch of the Rediscover Jamaica domestic marketing campaign, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 22.

Rediscover Jamaica Campaign Launched

The ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to taste, see, feel and enjoy the country’s tourism product, was officially launched on July 22. The domestic marketing campaign also encourages persons living on the island to feel good again, by going...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 23).

Gov’t Looking To Establish Jamaica As Tourism Supply Hub

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)

Tourism Minister Commends Entities For Support

Chairman of the South Coast Chapter of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and owner of Jakes Hotel, Jason Henzell (3rd right), brought Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) up to date on the preparedness of tourism stakeholders along the newly opened South Coast Resilient Corridor, when he toured recently to see and hear first-hand from them. Behind Mr Bartlett is Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations Ltd. (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts and at centre is Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele.

Minister Bartlett Issues Stern Shut-Down Warning

Immigration Forum For Jamaica Diaspora On Sunday

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Bartlett Offers Condolences to Family of Tourism Stalwart Heinz Simonitsch

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of the prominent Austria-born hotelier, Heinz Simonitsch, who is credited for his development of Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, St James. “Heinz Simonitsch was a stalwart and one of the most outstanding tourism administrators, planners, and missionaries of the Caribbean. I offer my condolences to the Simonitsch...

The renovated Porto Bello Community centre in St. James, which was officially opened on Thursday (July 16). The centre was upgraded at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Development Company’s ‘Spruce Up’ programme.

6 years ago Tourism

TPDCo Renovates Porto Bello Community Centre In St. James

Residents of Porto Bello in St James are now benefiting from an upgraded community centre, which was refurbished at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Spruce Up’ programme. The facility was officially opened by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a ceremony on Thursday (July 16). Upgrades to the building include the...

Visual artist Bonito "Don Dada" Thompson, presented his pieces to a panel of judges during an assessment session for the Christmas in July trade show on July 7, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

6 years ago Tourism

Virtual Christmas In July Trade Show On July 23

The annual ‘Christmas in July’ trade show will be held virtually for the first time on Thursday, July 23. The event will feature locally produced gifts and souvenir items that will be available for purchase in December. Products will be from the categories of fashion and accessories, art and crafts, processed foods, aromatherapy and souvenirs such as desktop items and...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a statement in the house of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).

6 years ago Tourism

South Coast Reopens To Visitors

Visitors to Jamaica now have authorised access to the southern end of the island, as the Government has implemented the second phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Resilient Corridor, in keeping with the phased reopening of the tourism sector. Dubbed the ‘South Coast Resilient Corridor’, this new segment became effective on Tuesday (July 15), spanning Milk River in Clarendon to Negril...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mystic Mountain, Michael Drakulich,

6 years ago Tourism

Mystic Mountain Gets Ready For Jamaicans

With cruise shipping at a standstill and stopover arrivals just returning, one popular tourist attraction – Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, St. Ann – has set its sights firmly on the local market. In an interview with JIS News, the attraction’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Drakulich, said that prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Mystic Mountain had been creating...

6 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Announces Funding For Small And Medium Tourism Enterprises

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced a suite of financial measures in the form of grants and loans to assists Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTEs). The move, forms part of the government’s commitment to help small tourism businesses retool and rebound amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding, will be provided through the Tourism Enhancement Fund; the Rural Economic...

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TEF To Provide 500 COVID-19 Protective Kits For Small Properties

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will provide 500 COVID-19 protective kits, valued at more than $15 million, to small tourism properties islandwide. Making the announcement during a digital press conference on July 10, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the kits, valued at more than $30,000 each, will include two touchless garbage bins, two touchless hand sanitiser dispensers and...