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Jamaica Wins Big at World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala 2023
It was an exciting weekend for Jamaica on the international stage with the destination taking home over 30 major awards at the 2023 World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held on August 26 in St. Lucia.
Experience the Thrilling Beats of Carnival Culture - Jamaican Style
To experience a hint of Carnival in Jamaica in the UK and prepare you for Carnival in Jamaica 2024 celebrations, Notting Hill Carnival is the ultimate event.
Jamaica Only Caribbean Nation to Secure Increased Earnings Post-Pandemic
Jamaica to Triple Visitors from Central and Eastern Europe by 2025
Bartlett Leads Marketing Push in Eastern Europe as Tourism Continues to Drive Jamaica’s Economy
On the heels of an impressive ninth consecutive quarter of economic growth for Jamaica’s tourism industry, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has kicked off engagements in Eastern Europe with a marketing blitz to promote destination Jamaica amid the staging of the 19th World Athletics Championships underway in Budapest, Hungary.
Tourism Positions SMTEs To Meet Tourism Demand
With small and medium tourism enterprises (SMTEs) accounting for 80 percent of all tourism business, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that sector is being positioned to meet the demands of today’s travellers.
Literary and Creative Arts Vital to Jamaica’s Tourism Product
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the important role the literary and creative arts play in driving success within Jamaica’s tourism sector. Minister Bartlett also highlighted Kingston’s emerging status as a cultural powerhouse regionally and indicated the Ministry’s commitment to continue supporting the growth of the local creative industry.
Get in Tune with Mother Nature: Jamaica’s Natural Beauty Awaits You
There’s more to Jamaica than its awe-inspiring beaches. Holidays in Jamaica offer the chance to go beyond the sandy beaches and explore exhilarating adventures among the island’s beautiful landscapes. Discover a wealth of opportunities for outdoor adventure in Jamaica thanks to its lush forests, soaring mountains and picturesque scenery.
Messi’s Argentina Remains Jamaica’s Number One Market in Latin America
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, in relaying some of the strategic objectives for the Latin American (Latam) market, has singled out Argentina as a critical part of those objectives. Home to popular international football player Lionel Messi, with a population of 45 million, Argentina represents the largest market for Jamaica in the region.
Bartlett Targeting 250,000 visitors from Latam over the next 5 years
Buoyed by the full recovery of Jamaica’s tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism is targeting 250,000 visitors from Latin America (Latam) over the next 5years.The move forms part of the Minister’s aggressive push to reengage this large source market.
Tourism Workers Pension Scheme Pulls in $876 Million Since 2022
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has urged delinquent employers in the tourism industry “to step up to the plate and honour their commitment to workers to match the 5 percent contribution” made by members of the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS).
Minister Bartlett Leads Rebuilding Effort in Latin America to Boost Arrivals
In a bid to boost Jamaica’s share of the lucrative South American travel market, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has departed the island en route to three Latin American countries where he will engage critical tourism stakeholders during a weeklong visit to the region.
Jamaica to Host 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica has been selected to host the 42nd edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace on May 20-22, 2024, the CHTA announced over the weekend.