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Bartlett Welcomes Victoria Mutual as Newest TWPS Investment Manager

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Tuesday, May 20, 2025: The Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS), a landmark initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, last Friday (May 16) marked another critical milestone with the official signing of a contract with Victoria Mutual Pensions Management, which has become one of its newest investment fund managers. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Tourism and represents a strategic move to strengthen the Scheme’s long-term sustainability through prudent risk management and portfolio diversification.

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Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts speaks during a panel discussion exploring the Internet of Things (IoT), at the recent 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo at the Princess Grand Jamaica Resort. She explained how IoT enhances passenger services at the cruise shipping ports.

The Internet of Things Boosts Efficiency at Airports and Cruise Ports

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Thursday, March 6, 2025: As passenger traffic through Jamaica’s seaports and airports continues to rise, demanding greater attention to speed and efficiency, tourism stakeholders have revealed that Internet technology is playing an increasing role in boosting efficiency at these crucial locations.

Minister Bartlett Mourns Passing of Tourism Stalwart Lionel Reid

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Friday, February 28, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Mr. Lionel Reid, a distinguished leader and long-serving executive within Jamaica’s tourism sector. Mr. Reid, who passed away this morning, dedicated decades of his life to the development of Jamaica’s tourism industry, serving in key leadership roles at Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC), a public body of the Ministry of Tourism.

Director of Tourism, Donovan White uses his cell phone to converse with the Jamaica Tourist Board’s artificial intelligence (AI) - powered Chatbot ‘Cynthia’ to demonstrate one of the many ways in which AI can be used in tourism, during his presentation on “Harnessing AI for Tourism Resilience” at the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference, held recently at the Princess Grand Jamaica resort, Hanover. While welcoming the benefits of AI, Mr. White maintained that the human element of travel is irreplaceable.

AI is Useful but Human Element Irreplaceable in Tourism

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Thursday, February 27, 2025: While touting artificial intelligence (AI) as a useful tool for tourism, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White is advising global industry stakeholders that “the human element of travel is irreplaceable.”

Olympic Gold Medallist Hurdler, Hansle Parchment (1st R) reunites with Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic (R) at the Bob Marley Museum. Sharing in the moment are (L-R) Yuki Kawashima Stojkovic, Mother and Andrija Kawashima Stojkovic, Brother.

Jamaica Hosts Volunteer from Tokyo Olympics

KINGSTON; Jamaica; Wednesday, February 26, 2025: – Jamaica welcomed and honour the volunteer whose act of kindness helped hurdler Hansle Parchment make it to his event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he went on to win gold in the 110m hurdles. Ms. Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic was hosted in Jamaica with her immediate family for a week as a gesture of gratitude for her selfless support.

UWI Lecturer Stresses Importance of Cyber Security for Tourism

GREEN ISLAND, Jamaica; Tuesday, February 25, 2025: With tourism increasingly relying on digital technologies, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Yonique Campbell has urged global tourism players to implement key security measures to protect the sector from cybercrime.

Palladium Expansion Signals Massive Investor Confidence in Jamaica

HANOVER, Jamaica; Friday, February 21, 2025: Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Palladium Hotel Group’s latest expansion project as a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican government and its economic trajectory. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Hanover recently, Prime Minister Holness underscored the project’s alignment with the administration’s ASPIRE growth agenda and its broader vision for economic sustainability.

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