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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) joins Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks on the monthly online town hall meeting, "Let's Connect with Ambassador Marks", on Thursday (January 27).

Bartlett Targets Diaspora With ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ Campaign

By: Derrick Scott, January 30, 2022

The Ministry of Tourism along with hoteliers in Jamaica have partnered to launch the ‘Rediscover Jamaica' campaign as an initiative to encourage domestic tourism. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, told...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Bartlett on ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ Thursday

By: Derrick Scott, January 26, 2022

Tourism Minister Says Quality Workforce Significant For Sector

By: Garwin Davis, January 19, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination 4 years ago Tourism Stakeholders Urge Vaccination Against COVID-19
By: Garwin Davis, January 18, 2022
Tourism 4 years ago Spirit of Unity Among Tourism Stakeholders to Combat COVID-19 Should not be Squandered
By: Garwin Davis, January 16, 2022
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, addresses a ceremony to officially open the 444-suite Ocean Eden Bay Hotel near Falmouth, in Trelawny, on December 9.

4 years ago HousingTourism

Tourism Workers Will Be Assisted To Find Adequate And Affordable Housing – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is committed to assisting tourism workers to find adequate and affordable housing, so they can enjoy a more comfortable way of...

By: Garwin Davis, January 14, 2022

The largest cruise vessel to visit Port Royal, the Nieuw Statendam, docked at the Old Naval Dockyard in November 2021.

4 years ago Economic Growth & Job CreationTourism

Port Royal To Receive 10 Cruise-Ship Calls Up To March

The Naval Dockyard at Port Royal is scheduled to receive at least 10 cruise-ship calls between January and March 2022. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Assistant Vice President,...

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, January 14, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Clifton Reader, showing off the COVID-19 home testing kits during a hand over ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (December 30). The kits will be donated to workers in the tourism sector. Photo: Okoye Henry

4 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTourism

Tourism Workers To Get COVID-19 Home Testing Kits

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Thursday (December 30) handed over 5,000 COVID-19 home testing kits to the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) for...

By: Okoye Henry, December 31, 2021

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left) and Executive Chairman of Sandals International Resorts, Adam Stewart (second left) seen here at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating an expansion of the Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort, Montego Bay, St. James on December 23. Others in photo from (L-R) are: Chief Executive Officer of Sandals, Gebhard Rainer; General Manager of Sandals Royal Caribbean, Dawn Smith; and Chief Strategist/Senior Adviser in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright.

4 years ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails Sandals’ Investment in Jamaica

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Sandals International Resorts’ investment of US$240 million in local projects is proof of the company’s belief and commitment to Jamaica. He was speaking...

By: Garwin Davis, December 25, 2021

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents a special award to Chief Operations Officer, MBJ Airports Ltd., Peter Hall, for his unstinting service, during a breakfast meeting at the Sangster International Airport on December 22. The event was hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board to show appreciation to airport workers.

4 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Tourism Minister Encourages Jamaicans To Follow COVID-19 Protocols

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is appealing to Jamaicans to continue to help manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by getting vaccinated and following the safety protocols. “Jamaica has been...

By: Garwin Davis, December 23, 2021

4 years ago Tourism

Record Air Passenger Arrivals Show Strength of Tourism Recovery

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the 7,000 airline passengers, who arrived at the Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in St. James on December 11, is a prelude of what...

By: Garwin Davis, December 18, 2021

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (Left) pictured with Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi

4 years ago Tourism

‘Blue Ocean Strategy’ Will Guide Tourism Recovery – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s tourism recovery will be guided by a “Blue Ocean Strategy” where market boundaries can be reconstructed by the actions and beliefs of...

By: Garwin Davis, December 16, 2021

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who expressed great interest in Jamaica and the Emirate collaborating in Technology transfers and Tourism. The Minister’s meeting took place on December 12. (Contributed Photo)

4 years ago Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Predict Best Winter Season Since 2019

With an uptick in cruise arrivals and a positive forecast for stopover visitors, tourism officials and other stakeholders are predicting the best winter season for Jamaica since 2019. In fact,...

By: Garwin Davis, December 15, 2021

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Tourism Workers Will Be Assisted To Find Adequate And Affordable Housing – Bartlett

Port Royal To Receive 10 Cruise-Ship Calls Up To March

Tourism Workers To Get COVID-19 Home Testing Kits

Minister Bartlett Hails Sandals’ Investment in Jamaica

Tourism Minister Encourages Jamaicans To Follow COVID-19 Protocols

Record Air Passenger Arrivals Show Strength of Tourism Recovery

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