Jamaica Tourism News
Dubai Expo 2020 to welcome Global Tourism Resilience Day
The first ever Global Tourism Resilience Day is set to be launched at Expo 2020 Dubai by Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett. The event is scheduled for February 17th.
Jamaica poised for Saudi Arabia tourism deal
Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean destination of Jamaica are moving toward the signing a memorandum of understanding to bring the two closer together in the tourism sector.
Jamaica signs tourism memorandum with Spain
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has signed a memorandum of understanding with his Spanish counterpart as the Caribbean destination continues to rebuild its hospitality sector.
Jamaica minister welcomes Grupo Piñero Caribbean investment
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the launch of a new strategic initiative from Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-owners, Grupo Piñero, in the Caribbean.
Jamaica poised for influx of US visitors
Jamaica has been downgraded from level three to level two on the United States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention’s travel recommendations ranking system.
Jamaica shines at World Travel Awards Winners Day
Jamaica has claimed a number of top titles at the World Travel Awards Winners Day, celebrating with a number of industry leaders during a special presentation in Dubai.
Bartlett appointed GITT ambassador during UNWTO general assembly
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has been appointed as an ambassador with GITT. GITT – or governmental and institutional travel and tourism – is a new sector within the industry.
Jamaica prepares for return of cruise sector
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said the arrival of Carnival Glory at Montego Bay Cruise Port would allow the island to “cross a major threshold in its tourism recovery”.
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
As the rebuilding of Caribbean tourism gathers pace, Breaking Travel News speaks to Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, and about the journey ahead during World Travel Market.
Port Authority of Jamaica celebrates World Travel Awards success
With a growing number of port calls secured for the upcoming season, the Port Authority of Jamaica has been celebrating recognition by the World Travel Awards.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Jamaica celebrates at World Travel Awards
Jamaica was the star of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America 2021 Winners Day, scooping a number of top prizes. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the best hospitality providers on the island
Jamaica welcomes return of cruise sector
Carnival Sunshine is scheduled to call at the Port of Ocho Rios and is the first cruise ship with international passengers to call at a Jamaican port since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.