Jamaica Tourist Board News
Jamaica’s Minister Bartlett welcomes return of Reggae Sumfest
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the return of Jamaica’s premier music festival, Reggae Sumfest to the island’s calendar of events. Known as the greatest reggae show in the world, it will take place at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, July 18-23.
Jamaica set to host World FZO AICE Conference 2022
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, have met with World Free Zones Organization, Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, in Dubai ahead of World Free Zones Organization Annual International Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place at Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica 13-17 June 2022.
Emirates opens gateway to Jamaica and Caribbean
Emirates Airlines is now selling seats to Jamaica, in a historic first for the country and for the Caribbean. The announcement follows a meeting between Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline, at ATM 2022.
Jamaica welcomes travel trade at ATM 2022
Jamaica Tourist Board has concluded a successful second day at ATM 2022, with a number of travel trade professionals and stakeholders meeting with members of the Jamaica delegation to discuss new and expanded partnerships. The Jamaica delegation was led by Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica and accompanied by Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board.
Emirates receives Jamaican tourism delegation
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, received The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica at ATM.
ATM 2022: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon.Edmund Bartlett both talk to Phil Blizzard about their plans to boost tourism between the two countries.
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia sign landmark MOU to develop sustainable and resilient tourism
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of sustainable and resilient tourism between the two nations.
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett inducted into Global Travel Hall of Fame
The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Tourism Minister, Jamaica has become the first Caribbean tourism leader to be inducted into the prestigious Global Travel Hall of Fame.
Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett thanks UK best sellers: one million room nights and counting
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett hosted a reception to celebrate the leading UK sellers, including Sandals, TUI and Virgin Atlantic Holidays, which have collectively sold nearly a million rooms nights to Jamaica for this year.
Jamaica ready to welcome visitor for 60th anniversary of independence
Jamaica has formally launched the start of activities to mark the island’s 60th anniversary of Independence under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett takes brand Jamaica globally
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is embarking on a global marketing tour to boost visitor arrivals. Stops will include Europe, Middle East and Latin America as he expects to have agreements signed for an additional 8,000 new hotel rooms in Jamaica.