Tourism resilience on the agenda as Jamaica set to host world travel week
Jamaica will host World Travel Week, a major gathering of global tourism stakeholders, from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15 at Princess Resorts in Negril. Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the announcement at the World Travel Awards in Dubai...
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Demand continues strong as Jamaica welcomes 2.34 million visitors
It’s pretty clear that what Jamaica has on offer for travellers is certainly what they want as the Caribbean island reported that it has welcomed 2.34 million visitor arrivals to its shores as of Aug. 31, 2026. These arrivals generated USD...
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JAPEX 2026 prepares to welcome the world with a message of resilience
As it gears up for the 36th Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) in Ocho Rios from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, Jamaica is positioning its tourism sector for a new era of growth, resilience and global partnership as the island’s Minister of Tourism,...
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Jamaica’s tourism recovery continues as Royalton Negril reopens
With the reopening of the Royalton Negril on Aug. 25, Jamaica marked another significant milestone in the island’s tourism recovery. The reopening saw 960 workers return to employment as the resort resumes operations following an extensive...
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Bartlett calls for global tourism resilience fund at YYZ symposium
Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has renewed his call for a global tourism resilience fund, saying it would be a huge boost for those who see their tourism-dependent livelihoods disrupted. Bartlett, speaking at Wednesday's Global...
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Jamaica embarks on ambitious growth plan for the future
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has set new and ambitious KPIs -- 10x10x10 -- for Jamaica's tourism. The move is underscored by Jamaica's strong tourism growth trajectory, robust visitor arrivals, expanding air connectivity, and...
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Jamaica is reimaging tourism with its 3.0 agenda
Jamaica's tourism sector is entering a new era of transformation under the banner of Tourism 3.0, a bold strategy aimed at repositioning the destination for sustained growth, enhanced competitiveness and greater benefits for Jamaican workers and...
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Jamaica’s Bartlett honoured with tourism resilience award
During the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day 2026, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett was recognized with the Global Tourism Resilience Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The...
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Tourism minister welcomes Flair’s new Toronto-Montego Bay service
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Flair Airlines launch of new nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montego Bay (MBJ), strengthening airlift from Canada as the island enters the peak...
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Jamaica Welcomes 300,000 Visitors post Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett is celebrating the fact that the island has hit the 300,000 visitor mark post Hurricane Melissa and attributes that achievement to the tourism sector’s remarkable recovery strategy. For...
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