Jamaica’s tourism sector has started to rebound, with the island welcoming more than 211,000 visitors while generating US$231.9 million in foreign exchange earnings, since the reopening of its borders to...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that the Resilient Corridors will play a key role as the sector continues on the path to recovery. The Resilient Corridors, which encompass the...

Some hotels in Jamaica are reporting between 60-90% occupancy through a combination of local and international guests and this is fuelling optimism for a healthy 2020 winter tourism season Minister...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that most of the major airlines serving Jamaica are increasing service as the demand picks up. These, he said, include American Airlines, Delta,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says developers remain invested in the country’s tourism infrastructure, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister Bartlett, who was addressing the virtual media briefing for...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of long-time friend and industry colleague Edith Baxter, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Canadian publishing group Baxter Media. “I...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for global policymakers to implement a more empathetic leadership style, while also remaining cautiously optimistic about the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is hailing the decision by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lift its no-sail order for ships in...