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S Hotel Montego Bay Named Best All-inclusive Caribbean Resort by USA Today

Sunset at the Palms Resort Secures Fourth Place in USA Today Ranking MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Thursday, January 8, 2026: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded the achievement of S Hotel Montego Bay on being named the Best All-inclusive Caribbean Resort for 2026 by USA Today Readers’ Choice 10 Best Awards. Minister Bartlett has also commended Sunset at the Palms Resort, Negril on securing fourth place in the same USA Today ranking. Minister Bartlett said “this is a tremendous accomplishment and welcome news as the tourism sector recovers following the passage of hurricane Melissa. To be able to remain top of mind among travellers and secure such prestigious accolades is proof of the resilience of our local properties, including S Hotel Montego Bay and Sunset at the Palms, and their continued commitment to always providing excellent service regardless of the circumstances.”

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Manufacturers stand to benefit from Christmas in July Tradeshow - says Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; May 22, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has issued an open call for manufacturers of locally produced corporate gifts to apply for the Tourism Linkages Network’s annual Christmas in July tradeshow, by Friday May 25, 2018.

Tourism Ministry to Develop Innovation Council

KINGSTON, Jamaica; May 22, 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says a Tourism Innovation Council will be developed, under the newly restructured Tourism Enhancement Fund, to drive ground-breaking ideas within the industry and to encourage more Jamaicans to become entrepreneurs.

Jamaica’s Tourism Linkages Network Praised at Asian Conference

KINGSTON, Jamaica; May 17; 2018: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Tourism Linkages Network received positive feedback during the 9th Asian Leadership Conference (ALC), being hosted at the Walkerhill Hotel, in South Korea.

Jamaica Ready to Become ‘Smart Tourism Destination’

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, May 16, 2018: Acknowledged as the leader in tourism innovation in the Caribbean, Jamaica is now set to embark on the road to becoming a smart destination.

Bartlett Calls for a 'Holistic Sustainable Tourism Roadmap for Asia'

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Wednesday, May 16, 2018: Speaking at the 9th Asian Leadership Conference on Globalisation in Crisis: Navigating the World with New Opportunities in Seoul, South Korea, Min the Hon Edmund Bartlett called for the need for a 'Holistic Sustainable Tourism Roadmap for Asia'.

New Architecture to Meet Tourism Demands

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday, May 15, 2018: The Ministry of Tourism has restructured some of its key agencies to meet changing demands of the global tourism markets.

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