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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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (at podium), addresses a captive audience of executive members, hoteliers and allied members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the organization’s 64th annual general meeting, at Dreams Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Minister Bartlett was the guest speaker at the opening ceremony.

Legislation to be Introduced to Fuel Greater Use of Local Supplies in Tourism

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Tuesday, July 1, 2025: The Ministry of Tourism’s drive to increase the use of local products and services in the hospitality sector, is to receive a major legislative boost. While addressing the 64th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at Dreams Rose Hall Resort over the weekend, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett told hoteliers and their allied members to expect legislation that will boost the use of local supplies across the industry.

Bartlett Eyes Bold Path Towards Affordable Housing & Economic Inclusion

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Monday, June 30, 2025: The Ministry of Tourism has taken another bold step toward securing the future of Jamaica’s tourism workers with the official onboarding of NCB Insurance Agency and Fund Managers Limited (NCBIA) as one of the investment managers of the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS). The move, announced during a contract signing ceremony held earlier today (June 30), signals a stronger push by the government to align economic security with broader social development goals, including affordable housing for tourism workers.

Thousands Benefit from Tourism Innovation & Human Capital Development Initiatives

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, June 26, 2025: The Ministry of Tourism is recording unprecedented success in youth engagement, innovation, and skills training as it accelerates efforts to make tourism a dynamic engine of opportunity for all Jamaicans. This was underscored by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament recently. Minister Bartlett, outlined a series of groundbreaking accomplishments under the theme “Thrive in 2025: Linking Tourism to Every Jamaican’s Success.”