Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2025

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett called for global tourism stakeholders to embrace digital technologies to build industry resilience at the opening of the 3^rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference & Expo, held from February 17-19, 2025, at the Princess Grand Jamaica, Hanover.

Palladium Groundbreaking

At the groundbreaking ceremony in Hanover recently, Prime Minister Andrew Holness hailed the Palladium Hotel Group’s 950-room expansion project as a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican government and its growth agenda.

Red Stripe Experience at Rick's Cafe

In January, Minister Bartlett welcomed the opening of the Red Stripe Experience at Rick’s Café in the famed Negril Westend, highlighting its use of art, music and digital displays to showcase the iconic brew's history and authentic Jamaican culture.

Princess Ribbon Cutting

In December, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett officially opened the Princess Senses The Mangrove and Princess Grand Jamaica in Green Island, Hanover. This US$400 million luxury all-inclusive resort is set to include Jamaica's first full-service casino in 2025.

Jamaica and Spain to Sign Strategic Tourism Partnership MOU

Following the annual strategic meeting with Inverotel, a prominent Spanish hotel investment group, held in January in Spain, Minister Bartlett successfully negotiated enhanced labour market arrangements for Jamaica's tourism workforce. These improvements specifically target housing, professional development and retirement security.

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Development of Public Beaches, Workers Housing High on Tourism Agenda

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, June 19, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has underscored his commitment to ensuring increased access for Jamaicans to beaches and that “every parish must have at least one world-class public beach that serves both residents and visitors.”

Cruise Tourism Surge to Boost Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, June 19, 2025: With cruise passengers accounting for a significant number of tourists to the island, the Ministry of Tourism is targeting an increase in this sub-sector of the travel industry.

Tourism Minister Rolls Out Strategic Vision for Growing Industry

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Having achieved phenomenal success with targets against all odds over the last decade, Jamaica’s tourism industry is being positioned for even greater growth through a strategic vision enunciated by Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.