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Jamaica Tourism Minister expresses sorrow over fatalities in Trelawny

Chief Assignment Editor- February 3, 2017 0

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Falmouth Invasion initiative to help boost cleanliness of Jamaica s resort town

Global Editor- February 2, 2017 0

Scores of tourism officials and stakeholders led by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, the Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager and Custos of Trelawny, ... Read More

Minister Bartlett to participate in ‘Falmouth Invasion’ Sensitization March

Global Editor- February 2, 2017 0

In recent times, Falmouth has received significant attention as it has been identified as a key area for the development of Jamaica’s tourism product. With ... Read More

Jamaica Minister to meet with regional tourism leaders in the Bahamas

Chief Assignment Editor- January 30, 2017 0

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, leaves the island today (January 30, 2017) to attend an important meeting of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) ... Read More

Bartlett: $250 million being invested in Jamaica’s tourism sector

Global Editor- January 25, 2017 0

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica’s tourism sector received a massive boost last week with the announcement that some US$250 million ... Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism and Edna Manley College to establish Craft Development Institute

Global Editor- January 24, 2017 0

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts to ... Read More

Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett signs agreement for two more hotels

eturbonews- January 19, 2017 0

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today (January 19, 2017) signed an agreement with representatives of the Excellence Group of Luxury Hotels and Resorts to build ... Read More

Jamaica to host UNWTO Conference in November

eturbonews- January 16, 2017 0

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today (January 16, 2017)  signed an agreement at the Palacio Neptuno in Spain, to host a major global ... Read More

New adults-only luxury resort planned for Montego Bay, Jamaica

Global Editor- January 16, 2017 0

Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts, renowned for their award-winning luxury resorts in the Caribbean, are pleased to announce their newest venture in Montego Bay, ... Read More

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism to meet with investors in Spain

Global Editor- January 13, 2017 0

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett will travel to Madrid, Spain tomorrow (January 14, 2017) to participate in several important engagements with strategic tourism partners, ... Read More

Kingston City Run puts Jamaica’s capital in the spotlight

Global Editor- January 12, 2017 0

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded Kingston City Run Marathon as a unique event which highlights Kingston as an ideal tourist destination ... Read More

Jamaica Tourism to set up first Hotel School

Chief Assignment Editor- January 11, 2017 0

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett today, (January 11, 2017) announced that the country’s cabinet has approved the arrangements for the development of Jamaica’s ... Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism to promote Maroon Festival

Global Editor- January 9, 2017 0

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the 279-year-old Maroon community of Accompong is to have pride of place as the first ... Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism allocates $80 million for Negril Artisan Village

Global Editor- December 21, 2016 0

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has assured craft traders in the fast developing resort town of Negril that $80 million has been allocated ... Read More

Jamaica on track to record consistent growth in arrivals out of Canada

Global Editor- December 20, 2016 0

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica is currently on track to record consistent growth in arrivals out of Canada in 2017. ... Read More

Jamaica Tourist Board signs Memorandum of Understanding with Airbnb

Global Editor- December 14, 2016 0

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for cooperation to further boost and diversify Jamaica’s tourism product, was signed on December 13, 2016 ... Read More

Jamaica to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbnb

Global Editor- December 12, 2016 0

Honoring his commitment to forge new partnerships to develop tourism locally, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has laid the foundation for Jamaica to sign ... Read More

New Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental locations now operating in Jamaica

Global Editor- December 7, 2016 0

Enterprise Holdings Inc. has opened two locations in Jamaica with its franchise partner, ATL Automotive, an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group. ... Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister to launch five new Linkages Networks

Global Editor- December 5, 2016 0

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett will officially launch the five new Linkages Networks which were recently established as part of efforts to boost growth ... Read More

Jamaica Minister Bartlett Receives World Travel Award

eturbonews- December 4, 2016 0

Jamaica Cops Several Accolades in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA)  Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been bestowed the distinctive award of ... Read More

Riu Palace Jamaica awarded Best All-Inclusive under 300 rooms

Global Editor- November 30, 2016 0

The Gleaner has awarded hotel Riu Palace Jamaica in Montego Bay with the Best All-Inclusive under 300 rooms accolade. (more…) Read More

Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett Urges Caution on the Nation’s Roadways

eturbonews- November 24, 2016 0

Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is adding his voice to calls by the police for motorists to exercise care while travelling on the ... Read More

Tourism Minister: World’s largest cruise ship’s crew will promote Jamaica

Global Editor- November 23, 2016 0

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has embraced a suggestion from Captain Johnny Faevelen, Master of the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, ... Read More

RIU opens new ‘Adults Only’ hotel in Jamaica

Global Editor- November 21, 2016 0

RIU Hotels & Resorts opened this weekend the Riu Reggae, an exclusive 5-star hotel with 24-hour All Inclusive service and reserved for guests over the ... Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister to sign major agreement with Airbnb

Global Editor- November 14, 2016 0

"We are very happy to be partnering with Airbnb and know that it will be mutually beneficial to both entities involved" Read More

Minister: Jamaica’s visitor arrivals up 5.4 percent

Global Editor- November 7, 2016 0

Jamaica records over 5 percent increase in visitor arrivals and earnings Read More

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister meets with new National Cruise Council

Global Editor- November 2, 2016 0

Minister Bartlett hosts the inaugural meeting of the National Cruise Council at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Tourism Read More

Tourism Outlook Seminar to focus on navigating global changes to drive growth

Global Editor- October 28, 2016 0

Tourism Outlook Seminar (TOS) 2016 to develop a model that will drive growth in regional tourism Read More