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Jamaica’s Tourism Outlook for the Fall Season Seems Bright

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; September 14, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica’s tourism outlook for the fall season, September to mid-December, is looking very positive in terms of visitor arrivals, with “strong airlift from the United States.”

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Health & Wellness Tourism Key Element in Blue Ocean Strategy

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Friday, November 19, 2021: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is moving ahead in earnest with the implementation of its Blue Ocean Strategy for resetting the tourism industry, in order to ensure that the sector thrives in the post COVID-19 era.

Bartlett Underscores the Importance of Spa Safety to Destination Assurance

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; November 19, 2021: Operators in the spa sub-sector of Jamaica’s tourism industry are set to benefit from an operations manual developed to guide them in being safe, efficient and professional at what they do while tapping into the US$4.4 trillion global health and wellness industry.

Port Authority and its Partners Bolster Cruise Shipping Restart with First Call to Historic Falmouth Port Since COVID-19

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and it partners continue to bolster the restart of cruise shipping operations with the Historic Falmouth Port poised to reopen today (Sunday, November 14 th, 2021) when it welcomes the Emerald Princess, the first ship to call at the port since the suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bartlett Lauds 2021 American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor Awardees

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 13, 2021: The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) yesterday honoured Alyse Lisk and the late Harriat ‘Harry’ Maragh, for their outstanding contributions to the shipping industry, at their annual Anchor Awards, hosted at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida.

Jamaica Tops Travvy Awards in Florida

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 12, 2021 : Less than a month after topping the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America 2021 Winners Day in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jamaica scored big again on Thursday, November 11, at the 2021 Travvy Awards in Miami, Florida.

Bartlett to Deliver Remarks at American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s Anchor Awards

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 12, 2021: Tourism Minister Hon Edmund Bartlett is scheduled to speak later today at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation's Anchor Awards, taking place at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida.

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