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September 2015 the Best Ever for Visitor Arrivals to Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica: November 23, 2015 – Jamaica this year recorded the best ever September for stop over arrivals, up 7.0% (114,280 arrivals) when compared to September 2014.

TEF Provides $100 Million to Repair Mountainside Main Road

Kingston, Jamaica: November 20, 2015 – Residents in the rural community of Mountainside St.

Devon House Undergoes Major Upgrades

Kingston Jamaica; November 18, 2015: Kingston’s iconic landmark Devon House has been undergoing major renovations, over the last few years, to develop and preserve the her

Karisma Hotels & Resorts Announces US$900 Million Mega Hotel Project

STATEMENT BY MR.  RUBEN BECERRA

VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TEF Funded Centres of Excellence Earning Revenue

MONTEGO BAY, Monday, October 12, 2015: More than one thousand students from six north coast high schools are reaping the rewards of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) initiated Cen

Tourism Minister Congratulates Marlon James on Major Literary Award

Kingston, Jamaica: October 14, 2015 – Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Tourism Linkages Hub Programme Working Well

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, September 23, 2015: Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Sector Leaders Upbeat About Continued Growth in Tourism

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Sunday, September 21, 2015: Boosted by a 3.1 percent increase in arrivals between January and June 2015 over the corresponding period last year, both public a

Minister McNeill – Position Tourism as a Powerful Force for Change

TEF Provides $84 Million to Repair Mocho to Arcadia Main Road

MONTEGO BAY, St James; Monday, September 7, 2015:  The linkage between tourism and agriculture will begin to benefit a number of historic rural communities in southern St.

Ocho Rios Gets $107.2 Million CCTV Surveillance System

Kingston, Jamaica: September 6, 2015 – Lawmen in the resort town of Ocho Rios have been given added resources to aid in their efforts to maintain law and order as the parish capita

$50 Million Rehabilitation for Milk River Bath & Spa

Kingston Jamaica: September 2, 2015:  The Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment and C and D Construction and Engineering Company Limited, today signed an agreem

Jamaica House Beijing Promotional Activities a Big Boost for Brand Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica: August 31, 2015 – Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Bolt’s 100m Victory to Boost Jamaica House Beijing Promotional Activities

Kingston, Jamaica: August 23, 2015 – As Jamaicans all across the globe continue to celebrate Usain Bolt’s victory to retain his 100 metre title at the 15th IAAF World Ch

First Investor for Shovel-Ready Project Announced

Kingston, Jamaica; August 19, 2015: Former Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Littleton 'Tanny' Shirley has been announced as the first investor

Nominations Open For National Tourism Service Excellence Awards 2014

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment in recognition of individuals and organizations which have demonstrated best practices and offer excellent customer service will host the National Tourism

TEF Invests J$146.1 million in Summer Internship Programme

Kingston Jamaica, August 12, 2015: The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has cemented its commitment to the development of our nation’s future leaders through their summer internship

Tourism Minister Outlines Heritage Tourism Plan for Westmoreland

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland, Jamaica, August 7, 2015: Already boasting the internationally acclaimed Negril resort town, the parish of Westmoreland is set to expand its tourist at

TPDCo and NSWMA sign $260 Million Contract for All Island Maintenance and Beautification Project

Kingston Jamaica, August 3, 2015: The Tourism Product Development Company Ltd (TPDCo.) and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), today signed an

Tourism Linkages Hub’s ‘Christmas in July’ Exhibition a Major Success

Kingston, Jamaica: July 27, 2015: Corporate holiday gift shopping began very early this year when hundreds flocked the Jamaica Pegasus for the highly anticipated ‘Christmas in July

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