The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), established in 1996, is a registered private company that falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Tourism. It is the central public body mandated to:
- develop and enhance product offerings, which allow for further diversification of the overall tourism product to include a wide range of community enterprises;
- assess product quality of tourism entities;
- design, organize and conduct training programmes to facilitate human resource development in the tourism sector;
- process licenses and support compliance to ensure that tourism entities and operators obtain a Jamaica Tourist Board licence;
- develop and enhance the skills of the craft producers in local craft markets and communities; and
- facilitate destination assurance to guarantee visitors a safe, secure, and seamless experience.
The TPDCo carries out its functions through its offices located in Kingston, Mandeville, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Portland. The TPDCo is primarily funded by the Government of Jamaica.
Corporate Data
Board of Directors
Mr. Ian Dear – Chairman
Ms. Laura Heron
Mr. Chris Jarrett
Mrs. Marilyn Burrowes
Ms. Vana Taylor
Mr. Johnny Gourzong
Mr. Robin Delisser
Mr. Matthew Robinson
Mrs. Elaine Allen-Bradley
Mr. Michael Baugh
Mr. Oludiad Brown
Mr. Christopher Whyms-Stone
Executive Director, Mr. Wade Mars
Visit the website at: www.tpdco.org
