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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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Over 300 participants from 60 countries Already Registered for UNWTO Global Conference

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; November 1, 2017: As Jamaica puts the finishing touches to a broad-based plan to host the world’s first global conference on “jobs and inclusive growth: partnerships for sustainable tourism’, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced yesterday (October 31) that over 300 participants from 60 countries have already registered to attend the November event.

Tourism Linkages Network to Increase Support to Local Coffee Industry

KINGSTON, Jamaica: October 30, 2017: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has commissioned the Ministry’s Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) to increase consumption of coffee locally by strengthening ties between stakeholders in the coffee and hospitality industries.

FCCA Chairman Adam Goldstein Endorses UNWTO Conference

KINGSTON, Jamaica; October 25, 2017: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced their endorsement of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) global conference to be held in Jamaica in November.

Government Positioning Falmouth to Capitalise On Global Heritage Market

Kingston, Jamaica. October 23, 2017: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that his Ministry is positioning the historic town of Falmouth to attract more heritage visitors, who spend more and stay longer than the average visitor.

Minister Bartlett to Attend FCCA Cruise Conference in Mexico

KINGSTON, Jamaica; October 23, 2017: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett leaves the island today (October 23, 2017) to participate in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show being hosted in Merida, Mexico.

Applications Close Wednesday October 25 2017 for the JCTI Free Training Programme

Kingston, Jamaica; October 23, 2017……. The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), the agency with responsibility for the development of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) has announced that the deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday October 25 2017. The programmes are open to Tertiary level graduates with degrees or NVQJ level four or five certification in Hospitality/Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts.

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