https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/minister bartlett/ Minister Bartlett News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T00:58:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minister-bartlett-calls-on-caricom-to-prioritize-tourism-as-the-regions-lar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minister-bartlett-calls-on-caricom-to-prioritize-tourism-as-the-regions-lar/ Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, and one of the Caribbean’s most influential voices in global travel and tourism, has issued a bold call to action to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), urging member states to formally recognise tourism as the region’s single largest economic activity and to act collectively to protect, develop, and future-proof the industry. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:04:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minister-bartlett-outlines-plans-for-major-tourism-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minister-bartlett-outlines-plans-for-major-tourism-expansion/ Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced plans to fuel major expansion in the island’s vibrant tourism sector as the Ministry of Tourism seeks to boost Jamaica’s share of the lucrative global tourism market. In a wide-ranging address to local and foreign media during a special Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 media breakfast, at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa yesterday (September 23), Minister Bartlett articulated the overall strategy to build on the successes of the industry to date, and plans now in train to achieve robust growth. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:02:22 +0000