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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett addresses delegates at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week at the Intercontinental Hotel in New York on Monday June 1, 2026.

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Jamaica Reimagines Tourism through Bold 3.0 Agenda

Minister Bartlett Highlights Resilience, Workforce Development and Sustainable Growth as Cornerstones of Tourism's Next Chapter MANHATTAN, New York; Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — Jamaica's tourism sector is entering a new era of transformation under the banner of Tourism 3.0, a bold strategy aimed at repositioning the destination for sustained growth, enhanced competitiveness and greater benefits for Jamaican workers and communities. Speaking at the opening of CTO Caribbean Week in New York yesterday, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, underscored the remarkable resilience of Jamaica's tourism sector, noting that despite a series of global disruptions, the industry has continued to demonstrate its strength and adaptability. “In every instance, the real resilience that is the essence of tourism manifested itself in Jamaica,” said Minister Bartlett. “These disruptions have bent us a little bit, but they have not broken the spirit of the Jamaican people.”
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Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism (centre), is pictured with (from left) Ms. Shernette Crichton, General Manager of Half Moon Resort; Ms. Paulette Foster-Christie, Acting Head of the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Creative Studies at Montego Bay Community College (MBCC); Dr. Angela Samuels-Harris, Former Principal of MBCC; Ms. Ann-Marie Burgess, Lecturer; Carol Walters, Former Vice President of Academics, MBCC; and Charles Ramsay, Lecturer.

Seiveright Encourages Youth to Prepare for Expanding Opportunities

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, April 16, 2025: Jamaica's consumer confidence has reached an unprecedented level of 183.7 points, according to the latest Business and Consumer Confidence Indices released by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) on Tuesday. This remarkable increase is primarily driven by the island’s thriving tourism sector, particularly among consumers in tourist-related industries, businesses, and areas.
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A significant step for Jamaica’s tourism sector: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) joins LCH Developments CEO, Yangsen Li (left) and COO, Tanya Golaub (2nd right) alongside Ennismore's EVP – Americas, Jason Hsiang (right) at the signing ceremony announcing The Pinnacle's collaboration with Ennismore and Accor to introduce their prestigious luxury lifestyle brands to the island.

Bartlett Signals New Wave of Luxury Tourism Development for Jamaica

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, recently announced that a new era of luxury tourism is on the horizon for Jamaica during a contract signing press conference hosted by LCH Developments, the developers of The Pinnacle. This event took place last Thursday, April 10, at the Pinnacle headquarters in Montego Bay and marks a significant partnership with Ennismore and Accor. This collaboration promises to elevate the island’s tourism offerings with the introduction of two prestigious luxury brands, setting a high benchmark for hospitality in the region.
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Bartlett Spearheads Three-Day JTB Marketing Blitz in New York City

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Monday, April 7, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, along with Director of Tourism, Donovan White and other representatives from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), departed the island yesterday (April 6) to execute a strategic three-day marketing blitz in New York City, aimed at bolstering Jamaica’s tourism presence in the United States. The marketing mission, which kicks off today, April 7, is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with industry partners and bolster forward bookings for the upcoming summer season. This blitz also comes as the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of promoting Jamaica as a premier global destination.
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Embrace AI as a Catalyst for Innovation and Resilience - Bartlett

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America; Thursday, April 3, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has again emphasised the importance of harnessing emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to drive innovation and resilience within the tourism sector. Speaking yesterday (April 2) at the George Washington University School of Business on the theme: Tourism Unleashed: AI, People, and the Future of Global Resilience, the tourism minister highlighted Jamaica’s strides in tourism innovation and the critical role of AI in shaping the sector’s future.
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Bartlett to Participate in 26th OAS Inter-American Congress of Tourism Ministers

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island today for Washington D.C., where he will participate in the 26th Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High Authorities of Tourism, hosted by the Organization of American States (OAS). Hosted under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Heritage Tourism for Development in the Americas,” the high-level meeting will run from April 3-4, 2025. Minister Bartlett is slated to address the Inaugural Session on Thursday, April 3 alongside the Chair of the Inter-American Council on Integral Development (CIDI), Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist and the OAS Secretary-General, H.E. Luis Almagro.
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, (3rd L) pauses for a photo following discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer (3rd R); Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs (2nd R) and Kahlid Bel Jaflah (R), Divisional Vice President Commercial Operations United Arab Emirates and Oman. Also pictured are Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, Minister of State, Ministry of Tourism (L) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

New Emirates Flights from Dubai to Jamaica Will Boost Linkages - Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, March 27, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today welcomed the announcement of Emirates Airline’s new weekly scheduled flights between Dubai and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting on April 10, 2025. The flights, which will operate via Frankfurt, Germany, are a major achievement for Jamaica’s tourism sector and the result of years of advocacy and strategic discussions led by Minister Bartlett and his team, including Minister of State, Sen. the Hon. Delano Seiveright; Director of Tourism, Donavan White, and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Chairman, John Lynch, supported by key tourism partners.
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