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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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Local Farmers Earn Over $300 Million Through ALEX Platform

Kingston, Jamaica; Thursday, June 22, 2023: Through the innovative Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) online platform, facilitated by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), small farmers across Jamaica have been directly connected to buyers in the tourism industry, which has earned them over $300 million in revenue as of May 2023. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the announcement in his 2023 Sectoral Debate closing presentation earlier this week.

DAFS Stakeholder Consultations 95% Complete as Tourism Ministry Intensifies Policy Efforts

Kingston, Jamaica; Thursday, June 22, 2023: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that stakeholder consultations for the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) are nearing completion as the Ministry moves to bring the document before Parliament in the current fiscal year.

Jamaica Records 2 Million Visitors Since January Ahead of Summer Tourism Boom

Kingston, Jamaica; Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that as Jamaica heads into what is expected to be its best summer tourist season ever, the island has already welcomed two million stopover and cruise visitors since the start of the year.

First Phase of Trench Town Vin Lawrence Park Project Completed

Kingston, Jamaica; Wednesday, June 21, 2023: The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has completed the first phase of renovation works being undertaken at the Vin Lawrence Park in Trench Town, Kingston. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate closing presentation in the House of Representatives yesterday (June 20).

Jamaica Number One Caribbean Destination in Growth for Delta Vacations

MIAMI, Florida; June 14, 2023: As Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its robust recovery, the island has been dubbed the number one Caribbean destination for Delta Vacations in terms of growth. With over fifty years in business, Delta Vacations, a Delta Airlines company, is one of the largest vacations providers in the United States. Delta Airlines is a major airline out of the United States and is a legacy carrier.

Minister Bartlett Travels to the USA Ahead of Summer Tourism Boom

Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday, June 8, 2023: As Jamaica braces to experience its best summer tourist season ever, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and a team of senior tourism officials have departed the island for the United States to engage with critical stakeholders in Jamaica’s largest visitor source market.

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