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BUILDING TOURISM RESILIENCE TO THRIVE IN THE “NEW NORMAL”

INTRODUCTION

Mr. Speaker, I rise on this my 31st occasion to address this honourable house in this critically important sectoral debate as I speak of the developments and challenges faced by one of our nation’s key industries, tourism. With COVID-19 upending the affairs of every single nation, east and west, I must extend hearty commendation and gratitude...

WELCOME BY MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT CULINARY TOURISM WEBINAR PRE-RECORDED FOR TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2020; NOON

·       It gives me great pleasure to welcome our travel and tourism partners to this timely webinar, “Culinary Tourism: The Secret Sauce in Selling the Caribbean.”

·       The Caribbean has an amazingly diverse culinary heritage that is more than worthy of recognition.

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65th Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for the Americas “Communication from the Chairman of the Commission” 18 June 2020

Mr. Secretary-General, colleague Ministers, and delegates:

Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s deepest disappointment that we were not in a position to host you last month, as scheduled. That was only one in a myriad of adjustments that we have had to make as individuals, communities, and nations in the face of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Nevertheless, I look forward to...

BRIEFING NOTES FOR MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT WELLNESS TOURISM ROUNDTABLE SUNDAY, 14 JUNE 2020; 7:00 P.M.

INTRODUCTION

·       The COVID-19 pandemic brought the global tourism and travel industry to a standstill, making it one of the worst affected economic sectors.

·       With airplanes on the ground, hotels closed and travel restrictions in virtually all countries,  the World Tourism Organisation (...

TALKING POINTS FOR MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT DIGITAL PRESS BRIEFING JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD (JTB) BOARDROOM THURSDAY, 4 JUNE 2020

·       As the Government makes plans to reopen the economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism is taking centre stage.  And for good reason. The tourism industry is Jamaica’s bread and butter. It is responsible for 9.5% of GDP, contributes 50% of the foreign exchange earnings of the economy, and generates 354,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.

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TALKING POINTS FOR MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT AT THE HANDING OVER OF JCTI SUPER PRIZE FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020 TOURISM ENHANCEMENT FUND (TEF) BOARDROOM (5 Minutes)

·       Our offer of free online certification to our tourism workers through the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) has had a resounding response.  Thousands are taking advantage of this opportunity to upskill and advance their education.

·       We are pleased to be able to provide this support to so many of our industry...

TALKING POINTS FOR MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT AT THE COVID-19 TOURISM RECOVERY TASK FORCE DIGITAL PRESS BRIEFING WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2020

OVERVIEW

·       The COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Task Force was formed to bring together some of Jamaica’s best minds to marshal a recovery plan for our tourism industry, which has been hard hit by the pandemic. 

·       The end result will be a new tourism space where health and safety are a critical...

TALKING POINTS FOR MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. EDMUND BARTLETT AT THE CONTRACT SIGNING TO COMPLETE THE EVALUATION OF THE EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017

SALUTATIONS:

-         Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism

-         Dr. Andrew Spencer, Executive Director, Tourism Product Development   Company (TPDCo)

-         Dr. Carey Wallace, Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)

-         Mr....

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