Tourism Minister Celebrates Women’s Contributions on IWD

KINGSTON; Jamaica; Saturday March 8, 2025: Today, on International Women's Day, Minister of Tourism, the Hon Edmund Bartlett is saluting the contributions of women in the tourism industry.

“On International Women's Day, I am proud to recognize the exceptional women whose leadership, innovation, and dedication drive our nation's tourism industry forward. Globally, women are the backbone of our tourism industry, making up the majority of the workforce while increasingly taking on leadership roles that shape the future of travel experiences across our country,” he said.

International Women's Day (IWD) commemorates women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement. 

“To the incredible women of tourism, Happy International Women's Day! Today and every day, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and determination. You are the backbone of the tourism industry, and your contributions are invaluable. As Maya Angelou so eloquently put it, ‘Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women’. You are role models, leaders, and trailblazers, inspiring a new generation of women to pursue their passions in tourism,” added Minister Bartlett.

This year’s United Nations theme ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment’, calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.