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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents the findings of the Carnival in Jamaica Economic Impact Assessment at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Boardroom in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 15). At right is Co-Chair, Carnival in Jamaica Stakeholders Committee and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

Jamaica Carnival 2024 Generated J$95.4B and Benefitted More Than 115,000 People

By: Donique Weston, April 16, 2025

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Carnival in Jamaica generated approximately J$95.4 billion in total economic impact and supported an estimated 115,247 full-time equivalent jobs across multiple sectors in 2024....

The recently unveiled Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience landmark at Foreshore Road, Falmouth, Trelawny.

Jamaicans Invited To Participate in TPDCO’s ‘My Jam-Iconic Experience Challenge’

By: Shanna K. Salmon, April 13, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism

By: Garwin Davis, April 9, 2025

Tourism 7 months ago JTB 70th Anniversary Church Service
Tourism 7 months ago Trelawny Parish Development Committee Ahead of National Benchmarks in Community Development
By: OKOYE HENRY, April 5, 2025
Foreign Affairs 7 months ago PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett at 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

7 months ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Minister Bartlett to Attend Inter-American Tourism Congress in Washington DC

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will attend the 26th Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism from April 3 to 4 at the Organization of American States (OAS)...

By: Jamaican Embassy, Washington DC, April 2, 2025

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA), at the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Trelawny, on March 27.

7 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Describes Launch of TEA as Transformative

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA) will not only redefine the island’s tourism landscape, but is also a transformative initiative aimed at harnessing the...

By: Garwin Davis, April 1, 2025

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left) stands in front of the Falmouth Jam-Iconic Experience sign in Trelawny, which was unveiled on Friday ( March 28). He is joined by (from left), Chairman of the Falmouth Destination Assurance Council, Dr. Shaun Jones; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton; Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager; and Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars.

7 months ago Tourism

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience Sign Unveiled

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience sign was unveiled on Friday (March 28) by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The project was spearheaded by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO) and...

By: Serena Grant, March 30, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses tourism stakeholders at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay on Monday (March 24).

7 months ago Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Forge Partnerships to Expand Global Reach

Local tourism stakeholders are being encouraged to engage in networking at the global level to increase their visibility and profit margins. The advice came from Minister of State in the...

By: Donique Weston, March 27, 2025

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

8 months ago Tourism

PHOTOS: The Event Playbook Strategies For Event Tourism Success’ Workshop

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook:...

Representatives of tourism entities and local manufacturers and suppliers participate in the annual speed networking event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

8 months ago Tourism

140 Suppliers and 20 Tourism Entities Gear Up for Annual Speed Networking Event on March 13

A total of 140 supplier companies and 20 tourism entities will participate in this year’s annual speed networking event. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network, a division of...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 13, 2025

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

8 months ago Tourism

$16 Billion Allocated to Tourism for 2025/2026

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the budget for the 2025/2026 financial year has increased slightly with over $16 billion allocated for initiatives to enhance efficiency and growth in the...

By: Vanessa James, March 7, 2025

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), shares pleasantries with Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and the Dominican Republic’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez, during Monday’s (March 3) press conference at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) head office in New Kingston to announce the waiver of visa requirements for residents of the neighbouring country who travel to Jamaica for up to 180 days.

8 months ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Jamaica Lifts Visa Requirement for Dominican Republic Residents Up to 180 Days

Effective Tuesday (March 4), Jamaica has waived the visa requirement for residents of the Dominican Republic who travel to the island for visits – whether for tourism or business –...

By: Vanessa James, March 4, 2025

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Jamaica Carnival 2024 Generated J$95.4B and Benefitted More Than 115,000 People

Jamaicans Invited To Participate in TPDCO’s ‘My Jam-Iconic Experience Challenge’

More Jamaicans Benefiting from Tourism

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Minister Bartlett to Attend Inter-American Tourism Congress in Washington DC

Tourism Minister Describes Launch of TEA as Transformative

Falmouth’s Jam-Iconic Experience Sign Unveiled

Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Forge Partnerships to Expand Global Reach

PHOTOS: The Event Playbook Strategies For Event Tourism Success’ Workshop

140 Suppliers and 20 Tourism Entities Gear Up for Annual Speed Networking Event on March 13

$16 Billion Allocated to Tourism for 2025/2026

Jamaica Lifts Visa Requirement for Dominican Republic Residents Up to 180 Days

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