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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), conversing with a group of Belgian tourists, while touring Culture Yard, in Trench Town, St. Andrew, on February 6. The visit by the Minister along with other Government officials, was part of activities to mark the 69th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley.

Tourist Arrivals Up

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the winter tourist season, now in its second month, is performing well, with growth in arrivals over last year. Dr. McNeill, who spoke with reporters on February 6, while touring...
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), is accompanied by President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith, during his tour of booths at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which concluded on January 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), is accompanied by President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith, during his tour of booths at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which concluded on January 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Tourism Minister says Caribbean Travel Marketplace a Resounding Success
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), having a light conversation with Chairman of Europe’s third largest hotel chain, Melia Hotels International (MHI), Gabriel Escarrer Julia (left), during the signing of an agreement between MHI and the National Insurance Fund (NIF) for the provision of 400 jobs at the Braco Hotel in Trelawny, which MHI will operate over the next 15 years. Arrangement for the jobs were finalized following discussions involving Dr. McNeill; Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), under whose portfolio the NIF falls.
Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre), having a light conversation with Chairman of Europe’s third largest hotel chain, Melia Hotels International (MHI), Gabriel Escarrer Julia (left), during the signing of an agreement between MHI and the National Insurance Fund (NIF) for the provision of 400 jobs at the Braco Hotel in Trelawny, which MHI will operate over the next 15 years. Arrangement for the jobs were finalized following discussions involving Dr. McNeill; Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), under whose portfolio the NIF falls.

GOJ Efforts Advance Job Creation in 2013
Tourism and Entertainment Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (second right), welcomes the two millionth stopover visitors to the island, Alexis Grenier (3rd left) and husband, Craig Greiner (3rd right), from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after they disembarked the American Airlines flight on which they and other passengers arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from Miami, Florida, on Sunday (December 29). Also sharing the occasion are: Tourism Director, John Lynch (left); State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (2nd left); and Montego Bay
Tourism and Entertainment Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (second right), welcomes the two millionth stopover visitors to the island, Alexis Grenier (3rd left) and husband, Craig Greiner (3rd right), from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after they disembarked the American Airlines flight on which they and other passengers arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from Miami, Florida, on Sunday (December 29). Also sharing the occasion are: Tourism Director, John Lynch (left); State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford (2nd left); and Montego Bay's Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris.

Jamaica Welcomes Two Millionth Stopover Visitor
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, outlines the scope of work to be undertaken as part of the Ocho Rios Enhancement project, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 19.
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, outlines the scope of work to be undertaken as part of the Ocho Rios Enhancement project, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 19.

$400M Project to Transform Ocho Rios

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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (2nd right), looks on as Senior Architect at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Richard Picart (left), points out features of the deigns plan for the infrastructure works being carried out on the Turtle River Road and Cruise Ship Terminal in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Others looking on are Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (2nd left); Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Shahine Robinson (foreground); and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Damion Crawford. The Minister and other officials toured the project on December 18.
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Minister McNeill Satisfied with Progress of Infrastructure Works in Ocho Rios

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, is expressing satisfaction with the progress of infrastructure work being undertaken in Ocho Rios. He said that the extensive renovation works, being undertaken on the Turtle River Road and Cruise Ship Terminal will transform the resort town. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the Port Authority of Jamaica are implementing the...
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Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
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Growth in Tourist Arrivals Expected To Continue

Even as Jamaica anticipates having a landmark two million stopover visitors before the end of 2013, there are expectations for continued growth in arrivals by both stopover and cruise ship passengers for the year ahead. Speaking on the heels of the official start of the Winter Tourist Season, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill said, “We are...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), is in light discussion with (from left): Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Josef Forstmayr; Director of Tourism, John Lynch; and President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith. Occasion was a press conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 3, on the 2014 Caribbean Travel Marketplace.
Tourism

Bookings for Winter Well Ahead of Last Year – Dr. McNeill

Jamaica is on course for a strong winter season with bookings for the period “pacing well ahead of last year” said Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. He was addressing a press conference on the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014 on December 3, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. The Minister said despite...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, launching TPDCo’s Language Skills Training Programme for Tourism Workers to participate in Russian and Spanish classes, at the Swept Away Resort, in Negril on Thursday, November 21.
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Language Skills Training Programme For Tourism Workers

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, through the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), has embarked on a Language Skills Training Programme, aimed at training some 300 persons in the tourism industry, in conversational Russian and Spanish. This move complements the Ministry’s efforts to secure increased airlifts to Jamaica from several non-traditional tourist destinations, including Russia, Latin America and Europe. Addressing...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), presents a travel book entitled: ‘Jamaica By Air,’ to Captain Neil Marshall (2nd left), pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft, which arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on November 7 on its inaugural flight to the island. Others sharing the moment (from third left) are: Director of Tourism, John Lynch; First Officer of the Aircraft, Rupert Buckley; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; and Director General of Tourism, Carole Guntley.
Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Dreamliner Flight

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay Thursday, November 7, making Jamaica the first Caribbean country to welcome the aircraft. The inaugural flight, from London, Gatwick, brought 291 passengers to the island. The aircraft is expected to fly into Montego Bay once per week, bringing a similar number of passengers each trip, which will...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses participants at the launch of the Agro-Tourism Farmers
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Tourism Minister Expects Strong Winter Season

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the tourism industry is showing good results, with the upcoming winter tourist season expected to be one of the best ever. “I am pleased to tell you that the tourism industry is doing well. We have enjoyed a good summer after a relatively weak winter (2012) and even with 2,000...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil (centre), admires a carving of the Red Stripe Beer bottle, during a tour of the Norman Manley Beach Park in Negril on Wednesday, October 30, where the Agro-Tourism Farmers
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Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Markets Launched In Resort Areas

A series of seven farmers’ markets are to be held in the resort areas of Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios over the next seven months, as the Government looks to bolster linkages between tourism and agriculture and promote local produce. This is being done through the Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Market Initiative, which is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund...
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