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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (L) beams as he accepts the Tourism Minister of the Year – Worldwide award from Yatan Ahluwalia, Secretary General, Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) at the recent 26th PATWA World Tourism Leaders’ Summit & PATWA International Travel Awards.

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Minister Bartlett Earns Top Global Tourism Honour at PATWA Awards

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, March 12, 2026: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has been named Tourism Minister of the Year – Worldwide by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contribution to global tourism development. The award was presented recently at the 26th PATWA World Tourism Leaders’ Summit & PATWA International Travel Awards, which celebrates excellence, innovation and leadership within the international travel and tourism industry. Minister Bartlett’s recognition reflects his longstanding advocacy for tourism resilience, sustainability and innovation, as well as his instrumental role in shaping policies that have strengthened Jamaica’s tourism sector and influenced global best practices. Minister Bartlett reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the industry and building stronger, future-ready tourism frameworks worldwide. “I have dedicated my career to strengthening tourism as a driver of economic growth, opportunity and global connectivity,” he said.

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Renovated Mammee Bay waterwheel is newest St Ann heritage attraction

Mammee Bay, St Ann. April21, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett yesterday lead in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the recently renovated ruin of the Mammee Bay waterwheel in St Ann, adding it to the many attractions in that parish.

Bartlett Reinforces Tough Stance Against Public Disorder

OCHO RIOS, St Ann, Jamaica; Monday, April 24, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is staging a relentless war against public disorder, which, he says, poses a real threat to safety within the tourism industry.

Jamaica’s Tourism Boom Set to Continue

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Wednesday, April 19, 2023: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed optimism in the growth prospects for the sector stressing that “this is the biggest and best winter season Jamaica has ever had in the history of tourism” adding that the tourism industry was set on a path to continue the boom now being experienced.

Bartlett Calls on IFIs to Drive Tourism Recovery and Growth

WASHINGON DC, Friday, April 14, 2023: In a critical analysis of tourism and its importance to global economies, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has made a universal call on international financial institutions (IFIs) to invest in ideas to build industry capacity for full recovery and inclusive growth.

Minister Bartlett In Washington DC for High-Level Meetings

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday, April 11, 2023: Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett is currently in Washington D.C. for a series of high-level meetings, over the next four days, with international organizations and tourism partners.

Jamaica and South Africa to Collaborate on Tourism

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Tuesday, April 4, 2023: Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and his South African counterpart, Hon. Patricia de Lille, met yesterday (April 3) to discuss building a cooperation framework to make tourism for both countries a key driver of economic development.

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