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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) is joined by Director of the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose-Brown (right) in greeting a portion of the first cohort of executive sous chefs trained and graduated by any Caribbean country outside the chamber of Gordon House ahead of his 2026 Sectoral Debate Presentation on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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Tourism 3.0 to Drive Jamaica’s Next Economic Leap – Bartlett

Bartlett Declares New Era Built on Trust, Inclusion and Local Prosperity KINGSTON, Jamaica; Thursday, June 25, 2026: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has unveiled a new growth agenda dubbed: Tourism 3.0, describing it as Jamaica’s new development architecture designed to transform tourism from a successful industry into a more inclusive and resilient national economic engine rooted in trust, confidence and shared prosperity. Making his 2026 Sectoral Debate Presentation in Gordon House earlier this week, under the theme “Trust and Confidence,” Minister Bartlett positioned Tourism 3.0 as the framework that will guide the next phase of Jamaica’s tourism evolution, one where growth is measured not only by visitor arrivals but by stronger communities, higher local retention, greater resilience and broader economic participation. “Tourism 3.0 is not a slogan. It is a new development architecture for Jamaica,” Bartlett declared.

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Tourism Linkages Network to Host Major Spa Standards Workshop - Bartlett

Kingston, Jamaica; November 13, 2020: As part of efforts to encourage the adoption of national and international standards by spas across the island, the Tourism Linkages Network will be hosting a free two-day Spa Standards Workshop, beginning next Monday, November 16, 2020. The workshop will seek to sensitize the industry about the Linkages Network’s newly developed COVID-19 Safety Manual for Jamaican Spas, which is the first of its kind in the region.

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett wins Gusi Peace Prize

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 13, 2020: Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett was yesterday awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace prize from the Gusi Foundation of Manila, Philippines.

Bartlett Joins Discussions on Developing a Global Tourism Recovery Plan

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 12, 2020: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett recently participated in a global ministerial panel discussion on rethinking the global travel and tourism industry with a comprehensive recovery plan, which encourages innovation and investment to rebuild destinations.

Jamaica Cares Insurance Programme Lauded by Global Tourism Stakeholders

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 11, 2020: Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the Jamaica Cares mandatory travel insurance programme has received very positive feedback from global tourism stakeholders. He also outlined that international tourism partners would like to expand the programme globally.

Tourism must get back on track, Bartlett

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 09, 2020: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says the industry is a key driver of the Jamaican economy and urges stakeholders to view the unprecedented crisis brought on by the pandemic as a transformational opportunity to help get tourism back on track.

Bartlett Calls for Empathetic Leadership during COVID-19 Pandemic

KINGSTON, Jamaica; November 06, 2020: Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for global policymakers to implement a more empathetic leadership style, while also remaining cautiously optimistic about the future of the industry.

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