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Tourism Minister Commends JTB on Fall 2015 Campaign

Kingston, Jamaica – May 18, 2015: Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr.

McNeill calls for regional approach to grow Caribbean tourism

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, May 18, 2015:  Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Minister McNeill to Moderate Panel Discussion at International Seminar in Haiti

Kingston, Jamaica: May 17, 2015 - Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Closing Presentation Sectoral Debate 2015-2016 By Minister Of Tourism And Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, May 6, 2015

A STABLE FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

SECTION I

Mr. Speaker,

‘Arts in the Park’ to Showcase Vibrant Jamaican Dance Forms

Kingston, Jamaica: May 7, 2015 – A vibrant showcase of Jamaican dance, ranging from traditional folk forms to contemporary dancehall, will be on display when the fourth staging of

TEF Funds Historic Rastafari Exhibition at Museum West

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: May 7, 2015: Western Jamaica has been given the opportunity to be better informed about the history and nature of the Rastafari movement through a historical

Holiday Inn Undertakes US$15M Rebranding and Renovation Exercise

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; April 29, 2015: The 518-room Holiday Inn, once dubbed the largest hotel in Montego Bay, has received a major boost with a US$15 million renovation and re-bran

Braco Reopening and Expansion to Add Hundreds of Jobs and Rooms

BRACO, Trelawny: April 26, 2015: As ongoing investment in the tourist industry continues to f

Nearly 1000 Chinese Visitors Arrive in Ocho Rios on Costa Atlantica Cruise Ship

Kingston, Jamaica: April 22, 2015 – There was a buzz of activity in Ocho Rios this morning as nearly one thousand Chinese vacationers descended on the resort town to experience Jam

Small Hotels To Reap Benefits From New Incentives Legislation

Kingston, Jamaica, April 20, 2015: Under the new Fiscal Incentives Act, better known as the Omnibus Act, the number of tourism properties eligible for tax benefits for re-investmen

2014 Best Year Ever for Cruise Shipping in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica –April 16, 2015: 2014 was Jamaica’s best year ever for cruise shipping as the island welcomed 1.4 million cruise ship visitors, a 12.5 percent increase over 2013.

SECTORAL PRESENTATION 2015-2016 BY HON. DR. WYKEHAM MCNEILL, MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT, APRIL 14, 2015

Sectoral Presentation 2015-2016

Presented by Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, MP

Jewel seals booking deal with Hilton Worldwide Curio brand

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica –April 2, 2015: Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Tourism Ministry challenges Negril community stakeholders to embrace new development projects

NEGRIL, Westmoreland, Jamaica, March 25, 2015: As plans for the transformation of the resort town of Negril take shape, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr.

Second Tourism Linkages Speed Networking Event Dubbed a Major Success

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Wednesday, March 18, 2015: After participating in what is viewed as an innovative business development initiative, several hoteliers and suppliers have termed th

Stakeholders Review Proposals for MoBay’s ‘Hip Strip’ Revitalisation

Kingston, Jamaica: March 12, 2015 – The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment on Tuesday (March 10) outlined proposals to redevelop Montego Bay’s popular ‘Hip Strip’ and return it

JTB Supports MoBay City Run 2015

Montego Bay, Jamaica: March 4, 2015: The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has thrown its full support behind the upcoming MoBay City Run, describing the charity event as an asset to the

JTB Chairman Calls for More Investment in Montego Bay

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: Tuesday, March 3, 2015: The business community in Montego Bay has been challenged to invest in the resort city to rescue it from decline.

Minister McNeill to Attend Leading Travel Trade Show in Berlin

Kingston, Jamaica: February 27, 2015 - Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr.

Tourism Ministry Moves to Safeguard Negril's Pedestrians and Cyclists

N, Jamaica: February 16, 2015: With Negril growing as a bustling resort town, the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment is responding to the need for amenities to give members of t

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