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Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Tourism Expands Linkages Network

By: Kadian Brown, July 20, 2016
The Tourism Linkages Network has expanded its mandate to facilitate connections with other key sectors. Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, informed that sports and entertainment, shopping, knowledge,...
Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (right), looks at the design for The Renfrew at the launch of the hotel project in New Kingston on July 18. Architect Evan Williams (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Downsound Records, Josef Bogdanovich, are the partners in the project.

Jamaica and Mexico to Explore Investment in Local Timeshare Industry

By: Chad Bryan , July 20, 2016
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses journalists after his tour of Ocho Rios, in St. Ann, recently. At right is Minister of Labour and Social Security, and member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Multi-Destination Marketing Arrangement Close – Bartlett

By: Garwin Davis, July 19, 2016

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, fits a hat at the Craft Enhancement Project Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on July 12, at the New Kingston Business Centre.
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More Access to Funding for Local Artisans

The Tourism Ministry will be increasing access to funding for local artisans through partnerships with local financial institutions. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry is in discussions...
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By: Tomeica Gunn, July 14, 2016
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses journalists at a tourism stakeholder press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 4. He is flanked by Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook (left); and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) John Lynch.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Upbeat about Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic of continued growth in tourist arrivals for 2017. Addressing a press conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St....
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By: Garwin Davis, July 6, 2016