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Seated, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (C) with Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) (L) and Cynthia Holmes, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management, TMU. Sharing in the moment are standing L-R, Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Donnette Chin-Loy, Chancellor TMU and Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Canada. The occasion was the tour of the University to discuss tourism opportunities and partnership.

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Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation to Partner with Toronto Metropolitan University to Elevate Tourism Workforce Development

TORONTO, Canada; Thursday October 8, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has announced that initial discussions have started to have the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) collaborate to develop comprehensive training and certification programs for tourism professionals across Jamaica. This groundbreaking partnership will aim to strengthen the capabilities of Jamaica's tourism workforce by providing world-class professional development opportunities that align with international industry standards. The collaboration will leverage TMU's extensive expertise in hospitality and tourism education alongside JCTI's deep understanding of the Caribbean tourism landscape. “This partnership represents a significant milestone in our commitment to building a highly skilled, globally competitive tourism workforce,” said Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett. “By working with Toronto Metropolitan University, we're bringing internationally recognized training standards to Jamaica while ensuring our programs reflect the unique strengths of Caribbean hospitality.”

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Jamaica among Top 5 Trending Destinations listed by Kayak

KINGTON, Jamaica; November 6, 2018: Jamaica has been listed as one of the top five trending destinations to travel to in January 2019 by international travel website Kayak. In a recent Kayak report, Jamaica landed at number five among the top ten trending destinations with a thirty percent (30%) increase in year-over-year searches for New Year's by travellers seeking to visit.

First Resilience Centre Board of Governors Meeting a Success - says Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 06, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett says the first Board of Governors and Associates meeting for the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre in London, was a huge success. It covered a range of key operational and policy arrangements, concerning the January 2019 opening of the Centre.

Bartlett to preside over first Resilience Centre Board of Governors Meeting

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 3, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett says the first board meeting for the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre is scheduled to take place in London tomorrow. The group will discuss the creation and implementation of an official strategy, for the development of the Centre.

January Target Set for Policy Arrangements to be tabled for resumption of Jet-Ski Operations

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 2, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry has set a January 2019 target, to rollout new policy arrangements, which will lead to the resumption of Jet Ski activities in the country.

Jamaica to be Centre Stage at World Travel Market

KINGTON, Jamaica; November 2, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island yesterday to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM), in London.

Bartlett Endorses Kingston Night Market

KINGSTON, Jamaica; October 31, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett announced his support of Kingston Night Market, and pledged to offer marketing support through the Jamaica Tourist Board, to attract more visitors to the event.

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