Debate on the Tourism Workers Pension Act, 2019, was suspended in the Senate on Friday (July 12) to allow for further consultations on a number of matters. The Bill seeks to establish a defined contribution pension scheme for hospitality industry workers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who...

Jamaica has been selected to host the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS), scheduled for November 14 to 15, 2019, at the Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay in St. James. The event is expected to attract some 300 attendees who are interested in hospitality development in the Caribbean. CHICOS is the premier industry conference for the region and...

The Tourism and Services Unit at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is facilitating some major initiatives geared towards development and promotion of leisure and medical tourism, health and wellness, and attractions. In an interview with JIS News, Manager for Tourism and Services at JAMPRO, Carol Straw, informed that the Unit is currently in the process of negotiating two major events related...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that the Government has no intention of imposing a tax on persons who are renting out their homes or providing space for travellers who have booked through Airbnb. “I have heard the false reports, especially on social media… [but] nothing could be further from the truth, as we have had no such discussion....

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Tourism Workers’ Pension scheme, designed to provide retirement benefits for all industry workers, is on track to be rolled out by January 1, 2020. Speaking at the 58th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called on stakeholders in the sector to place greater focus on fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR), to ensure that the positive impact of tourism is reaching all corners of the society. Speaking at the 58th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the public order committee of Cabinet is to meet Wednesday (July 3) to discuss the Noise Abatement Act as Government moves to improve compliance with the law. The Minister was responding to concerns raised by Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President, Omar Robinson, at the Association’s 58th Annual General Meeting held at the...