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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with (from left): Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycook; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffiths; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig and General Manager of Melia Braco Village Resort, in Trelawny, Demitris Kosvoganis. Occasion was the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with (from left): Director of Tourism, Paul Pennycook; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffiths; President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig and General Manager of Melia Braco Village Resort, in Trelawny, Demitris Kosvoganis. Occasion was the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tourism trade show, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on April 29.

Tourism Minister to Sign Agreement with Cuba May 6

By: Marlon Tingling, May 1, 2016
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says he will be signing an agreement with his tourism counterpart in Cuba, which will facilitate multi-destination marketing between the countries. Addressing the official opening...
Several trainers working with the dolphins, at the world famous Dolphin Cove Jamaica facility, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

JA World-Class Attractions Boosting Stopover Arrivals

By: Garwin Davis, April 27, 2016
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Hails TPDCo

By: Garwin Davis, April 19, 2016

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) greets President of the Montego Bay Red Cap Porters Association, Levi Smith at a recent meeting of tourism stakeholders at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on from second left are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.
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JTB to Embark on Marketing Programme

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is to embark on a strategic marketing programme, aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and showcasing the country’s tourism product. Speaking in a recent interview with...
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By: Garwin Davis, April 12, 2016
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Focused on Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry will be “going all out” in driving a programme to grow the industry and make Jamaica a first choice destination for...
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By: Garwin Davis, March 22, 2016
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Assist SMEs

The Ministry of Tourism is looking to assist more operators of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to capitalise on opportunities within the tourism sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said...
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By: Glenis A. Rose, March 19, 2016