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Tourism Ministry Unveils ‘Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love’ Mural Downtown
A stunning mural, the latest addition to the Downtown Kingston Art District, was unveiled by the Ministry of Tourism, on World Tourism Day, September 27, as part of activities to mark Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) 2024. Executed through a collaborative effort between the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and Kingston Creative, the mural, titled “Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love,” is a vibrant representation of Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage and the unifying role of tourism. The project was brought to life by lead muralist Sheldon Blake, with assistance from Rohan Cargill, and stands as a striking symbol of the connection between tourism, peace, and cultural exchange.
Jamaica Earns US$3 Billion From Tourism Since January 2024
Tourism Awareness Week 2024 started on a positive note, highlighting the growth of Jamaica’s tourism industry in the face of both local and international threats, and its contribution to the wider economy. In his message marking the start of the week on September 22, during a thanksgiving service at Family Church on the Rock Montego Bay, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett said last year Jamaica welcomed a record-breaking 4.29 million visitors and generated US$4.38 billion in earnings. He stressed that “based on preliminary figures, since the start of 2024 we have welcomed some 3 million stopover and cruise visitors to the island, earning approximately US$3 billion.”
Ministry of Tourism to Host Savour Jamaica Culinary Event in Tourism Awareness Week 2024
The Ministry of Tourism, its public bodies and industry partners will host “Savour Jamaica,” an engaging gastronomy event celebrating Jamaica’s diverse culinary heritage.
Jamaica Welcomes 2 Million Stopover Visitors Since January 2024 – Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that based on preliminary figures Jamaica has welcomed just over 2 million stopover visitors and some 3 million total visitors, including cruise arrivals, between January 1 and September 14 this year.
Jamaica and Dominican Republic Added to Kuoni’s Programme as It Targets Growth in the Caribbean
From A-List resorts to intimate boltholes, Kuoni is aiming to grow sales to the Caribbean with an expanded range of holidays to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic launching this week. It’s a major step forward for Kuoni as it broadens its range, bringing more great value holiday options to a wider range of customer types, including families.
SANDALS® RESORTS AND BEACHES® RESORTS OFFER SAVINGS TO EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING IRIE IN JAMAICA
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) invites travelers to immerse in the heartbeat of the Caribbean where reggae beats meet the warm island breeze with its brand new Experience Jamaica sale. Available at seven adults-only Sandals Resorts and two family-friendly Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, the Caribbean all-inclusive resort company celebrates its flagship island with sky-high savings in the form of air credits plus a tour credit to discover some of its most precious natural wonders and cultural elements alike.
Bartlett to Attend Paris Olympics Ahead of Brazil Marketing Blitz
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island for Paris, France yesterday (August 7) to attend the Olympic Games. While in Paris Minister Bartlett will be instrumental in promoting Jamaica as a premier tourist destination through the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) Jamaica House initiative. With the world’s attention turned to Paris for the Olympics, Jamaica House Paris, a vibrant hub showcasing the best of Jamaican culture, will be open to visitors throughout the Games. Similar Jamaica House promotional spaces have been successfully mounted during previous global sporting events.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Avelo Airlines’ New Flights to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.
Bartlett Looks Forward To Princess Resorts’ September Opening
Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett eagerly anticipates the September opening of the Princess Grand and Princess Senses The Mangrove, the first phase of a planned 2,036-room hotel development in Green Island, Hanover. Upon completion of the second phase, this project will become one of Jamaica’s largest resorts, significantly boosting the island’s tourism offerings.
Tourism Minister Bartlett in New York for CTO Caribbean Week
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett arrived in New York City to participate in a series of events and activities for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week celebrations from June 16 to June 21. While in the USA, Minister Bartlett and senior tourism officials will embark on a strong multi-city marketing blitz that will also take them to Chicago and Dallas.
Stronger Tourism Linkages Will Boost Local Supply Capacity – Minister Bartlett
The Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies will be ramping up efforts to boost the capacity of local suppliers in a bid to further strengthen linkages between tourism and other key sectors of the Jamaican economy. This commitment was underscored by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his recent 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate opening presentation in Parliament.
Minister Bartlett Explores Partnership with Chemonics to Mark 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day
On the margins of the Resilience and Innovation Summit now underway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with senior representatives of leading global sustainable development firm, Chemonics International, in a bid to forge a major partnership for the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Day in 2025.