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Minister Bartlett: Jamaica boosts COVID-19 testing capacity to meet increased demand
Harry S. Johnson- January 22, 2021 21:47All visitors who come to Jamaica will be able to access approved testing arrangements to enable them to fulfil the requirements of their respective countries for re-entry Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister officially launches Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 21, 2021 23:30Kenya’s Global Tourism Resilience Satellite Centre has been officially launched by founder and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism congratulates Adam Stewart on being named Executive Chairman of SRI
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 19, 2021 21:32Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned hotelier, Adam Stewart, on his appointment as Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), following the recent passing of ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister names Special COVID Task Force
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 13, 2021 21:35Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has named a special COVID task force to spearhead efforts to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 testing capacity, in light of the growing demand for such tests, ... Read More
Jamaica to ramp up COVID-19 testing capacity – Minister Bartlett
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021 00:45Government of Jamaica and key partners are putting measures in place to boost the COVID-19 testing capacity locally Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister urges UK and Canada to revise COVID policies
Hon Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism Jamaica- January 11, 2021 01:12The outspoken Jamaica Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is urging the UK and Canada to adjust their latest one size fits all COVID policies. He explained why Jamaica as a ... Read More
Tourism Minister lobbies for new Jamaica Youth Ambassador
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 6, 2021 00:10Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that actor Michael Rainey, Jr., best known for his role as Tariq St. Patrick on Starz network's hit drama series Power, is an ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister mourns death of Harry Maragh
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 5, 2021 23:41Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed condolences to the family and loved-ones of the late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister mourns the passing of tourism icon Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 5, 2021 18:18Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep sadness at the passing of tourism stalwart Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “Butch was truly an icon and innovator, philanthropist and perhaps the greatest marketer ... Read More
Jamaica: The True Meaning of Tourism Resilience
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 31, 2020 21:38As we reflect on the year that was 2020, we cannot deny that the year has been one of trials and tests for international tourism, perhaps more so than any ... Read More
Renewed Jamaica-Nigeria Bilateral Talks
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 29, 2020 00:19Tourism is expected to be a major item on the agenda of talks to take place soon in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at formalizing a new Jamaica-Nigeria bilateral agreement between the ... Read More
Jamaica ‘Next Big Thing’ for Nigerian tourists
Harry S. Johnson- December 22, 2020 23:26Jamaica is being hailed as “the next big thing” for Nigerian tourists by that country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Geoffrey Onyeama, following the arrival of the first non-stop flight from ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett welcomes new Chukka $2M nature adventure park
Harry S. Johnson- December 18, 2020 21:45Jamaica’s attractions sub-sector has received a major boost with the addition of a new nature adventure park in Sandy Bay, Lucea, at a cost of over US$2 million by Chukka ... Read More
Tourism and Culture Ministers Urge Everyone to Buy Jamaican This Christmas
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 18, 2020 02:16Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, have joined forces in calling on Jamaicans and other persons seeking gift items, to ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister to Chair Airline and Cruise Recovery Group
editor- December 9, 2020 02:16Jamaica Tourism Minister, the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, will chair the Working Group on Accelerating the Recovery of the Airline and Cruise Industries in the Post Pandemic Stage of the Organization ... Read More
Jamaica Wins Top Accolades at World Travel Awards 2020
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 1, 2020 02:24Efforts by various government ministries and tourism partners to introduce robust COVID-19 health and safety protocols to facilitate the safe re-opening of the tourism sector continue to bear fruit as ... Read More
Destination Jamaica begins series of “Doctor Bird Sales Calls” across US
Harry S. Johnson- November 19, 2020 23:28As Jamaica continues on the road to recovery, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Sales team has kicked off an exciting initiative dubbed “Doctor Bird Sales Calls,” to reconnect with its ... Read More
Health and Wellness Key to Driving Jamaica Tourism Post COVID
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 19, 2020 23:24Health and wellness tourism has been identified as a key area that will help to drive growth in the Jamaica tourism industry moving forward, in light of the new norm ... Read More
Jamaica Minister Announces Major Spa Standards Workshop
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 13, 2020 22:59As part of efforts to encourage the adoption of national and international standards by spas across the island, the Tourism Linkages Network will be hosting a free two-day Spa Standards ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett Wins Gusi Peace Prize
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 13, 2020 21:29Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was yesterday awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace prize from the Gusi Foundation of Manila, Philippines. “I’m greatly honored to be considered by the esteemed ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Contributes to Global Ministerial Discussion
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 12, 2020 20:40Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, recently participated in a global ministerial panel discussion on rethinking the global travel and tourism industry with a comprehensive recovery plan, which encourages innovation ... Read More
Jamaica Cares Insurance Program Lauded by Global Tourism Stakeholders
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 12, 2020 00:31Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that the Jamaica Cares mandatory travel insurance program has received very positive feedback from global tourism stakeholders. He also outlined that international ... Read More
Jamaica Minister: Tourism Must Get Back on Track
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 9, 2020 21:13Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the industry is a key driver of the Jamaican economy and urges stakeholders to view the unprecedented crisis brought on by the pandemic ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Calls for Empathetic Leadership
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 6, 2020 21:12Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for global policymakers to implement a more empathetic leadership style, while also remaining cautiously optimistic about ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Sees Cruise Ships on the Recovering Horizon
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 31, 2020 03:45Buoyed by the success of the resilient corridor in safeguarding Jamaica’s tourism against the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), discussions have begun regarding the return of cruise ships to the port of ... Read More
Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Bartlett
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 30, 2020 19:37Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (see left in the photo) on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, paid a courtesy call on Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett breaks ground for iconic shopping experience
Harry S. Johnson- October 30, 2020 19:13Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett yesterday lead in breaking ground at The Shoppes at Rose Hall, signaling the start of the development of Montego Bay’s most iconic shopping ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Preserving Tourism Product
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 22, 2020 21:30In an effort to protect the environment and preserve Jamaica’s tourism product, the Ministry of Tourism through its agency, the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), has donated a well-needed box ... Read More
Jamaica updates its pre-testing requirement
Harry S. Johnson- October 9, 2020 13:21Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island with arrivals beginning October 10. These new processes make the required online Travel Authorization application more seamless for visitors ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister: Embrace New Smart Tourism Model
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 8, 2020 12:09Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has underscored the need for tourism interests around the world to embrace and leverage a new smart tourism model, to ensure the success of ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Develops Critical COVID-19 Recovery Plan
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 7, 2020 11:01Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry remains committed to working with Jamaica’s rural communities to strengthen their resilience, create jobs and build economic opportunities. This focus on rural development ... Read More
“Rediscover Jamaica” Campaign a Major Success for Tourism
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 6, 2020 11:30As the tourism sector seeks to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Tourist Board’s ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign is being hailed as a major success in helping ... Read More
Hurricane: Jamaica, Cuba, Cayman Islands, US Gulf Coast
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 4, 2020 17:27A tropical depression has formed just south of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday evening and is becoming better organized, according to the National Hurricane Center. The National Hurricane Center issued ... Read More
Jamaica pursues wellness-focused tourism initiative
Harry S. Johnson- September 28, 2020 12:27As the sun rises on the morning of October 2, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White and members of the Jamaica Cycling Association will crank up the RPMs as they ... Read More
World Tourism Day Jamaica Style
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 27, 2020 16:35The Hon. Minister Edmund Bartlett from Jamaica today addressed the world to remind the importance of tourism in the world and in his home country Jamaica. He delivered his address ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister official message for World Tourism Day
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 27, 2020 01:59Edmund Bartlett, the minister of Tourism for Jamaica released this official message for World Tourism Day Today, we join the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the global community ... Read More