Local First” Policy to Guide Jamaica’s Tourism Investments – Bartlett

Local First” Policy to Guide Jamaica’s Tourism Investments – Bartlett

By: Juergen T Steinmetz | eturbonews.com| Editorial credit: Eturbonews.com Over US$3.5 Billion In Premium Tourism Developments In Last Three Months As Jamaica’s pivot toward the luxury tourism market gains momentum, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reinforcing his strong commitment to a policy that ensures local communities directly benefit from these new developments. As Jamaica’s […]

Usain Bolt Named Official Global Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica

Usain Bolt Named Official Global Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica

By: Linda Hohnholz| eturbonews.com| Editorial credit: cristiano barni / Shutterstock.com Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced the appointment of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt as the nation’s Global Tourism Ambassador, a role that will see the world’s fastest man represent Jamaica’s culture, tourism on the international stage. The historic appointment recognizes Bolt’s unparalleled contribution […]

Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Elite Travel Specialists at Annual One Love Affair and more…

Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Elite Travel Specialists at Annual One Love Affair and more…

By Eturbonews | Editorial Credit: byvalet / shutterstock.com As Jamaica prepares for another record-breaking year in tourist arrivals, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has heaped praises on workers and partners in the industry for their continued sterling contribution. The importance of showing appreciation to tourism workers and industry stakeholders, was underscored by Minister Bartlett at the […]

Jamaica Tourism Minister Pushes to Transform Tourism Through Technology

Jamaica Tourism Minister Pushes to Transform Tourism Through Technology

By Linda Hohnholz, EturboNews | Photo credit: EturboNews Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has reinforced his advocacy for the transformation of the tourism sector through technology while observing that: “We are on the cusp of a new era – one where technology and tourism intertwine to create experiences that are more enriching, accessible, and sustainable […]

Jamaica Tourism Minister Advocates Supply-Side Growth to Boost Investment

Jamaica Tourism Minister Advocates Supply-Side Growth to Boost Investment

By Linda Hohnholz, eturbonews | Photo credit: eturbonews Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has continued to advocate for the importance of tourism-dependent destinations owning the supply side of the industry to increase investments and earnings. Speaking at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit in London yesterday, the Minister highlighted that […]