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Disaster Resilience Centre to be established in Caribbean
By Tashion Hewitt Stennett From JIS Story Highlights Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb Rifai, says a resilience recovery centre will be established in the Caribbean. Dr. Rifai said that while the UNWTO may…
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Caribbean Tourism continues record growth
By Garwin Davis From JIS Story Highlights Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Caribbean tourism continues to grow at record pace, with data from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) showing that the region has welcomed 16.6 million visitors for…
AS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, to address UNWTO Tourism Conference in Montego Bay
Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that Mr Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), will address the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Government of Jamaica, World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank…
Pandemics pose major threats on Global Tourism Industry
By Derrick Scott From South Florida Caribbean News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett said “we can no longer ignore or give insufficient attention to the imminent threat of pandemics and, if we fail to…
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Tourism Minister urges more Jamaicans to own tourism inputs
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says more Jamaicans need to own the inputs of tourism so that the country can benefit from a raise in the level of retention of earnings…
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Jamaica poised to be ‘major player in Caribbean gaming’
By Seb Kelly From WIC News Jamaica is to be positioned as the major player in the Caribbean gaming industry, according to the minister of tourism. Edmund Bartlett said that the island is being viewed as an “important and interesting…
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Jamaica’s tourism to play greater role in reducing crime
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says, though the destination is not at risk, his Ministry will increase efforts to tackle the issue of crime affecting the people of Jamaica. Addressing delegates at…
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Jamaica to seek UNWTO executive council position
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said Jamaica has submitted its candidacy to occupy one of five seats allocated to the Regional Commission of the Americas on the Executive Council of the United Nations…
Jamaica: Tourism pivotal to economic growth – Min. Bartlett
By Kadian Brown Story highlights: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains a pivotal driver of economic growth and prosperity for Jamaica, as it continues to generate increased visitor arrivals and earnings. “The latest figures show that from January…
Jamaica to Benefit from High-end Luxury Tourism Market
By Garwin Davis From JIS Story Highlights Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica stands to benefit tremendously from the high-end luxury tourism market, noting that there is a lot of investor interest for the destination. Fresh from his…
