MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Monday, May 27, 2024: Jamaica’s hosting of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) flagship sales event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42, from May 20- 23, has been hailed as “a resounding success” by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

With some 1,200 delegates from more than 45 countries Mr. Bartlett said: “We’re very pleased with the response from our suppliers and buyers alike, also the countries in the region that have made this great event successful, meaningful and the largest staging ever.”

The Minister was excited to learn that Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42 had well over 12,750 scheduled appointments with parties exploring the signing of contracts, noting that “it signals the full post COVID-19 recovery of tourism in our region.”

He expressed that the event, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, “brought new ideas, an opportunity to look at best practices and to give support to each other in building the industry.”

With tourism recognized as the lifeblood of the economy of the Caribbean, Minister Bartlett highlighted that most islands were running well ahead of 40% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dependence on tourism, with employment and foreign exchange primarily generated by the industry “and therefore huge portions of our investments are also driven by tourism.”

He posited that in addition to building the capacity of the people to deliver better, “we also must create proper platforms to showcase the assets that we have, and Marketplace is a great opportunity for that.”

CHTA President, Nicola Madden-Greig concurred that “all the feedback so far has been exceptional. Jamaica has been the best host and we did a great job.”

She disclosed that a lot of new elements were added in the 42nd renewal of Marketplace, including the first ever MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) groups exchange, with a special itinerary for meeting planners. “We also had our first multi-destination fam trip, which is celebrating the fact that we’re trying to push regional tourism and letting people understand that when you come to the Caribbean you can enjoy more than one destination.”

She said good airlift was now available linking St Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica and going onto Cayman as it continued to grow.

She said there was a big demand for Caribbean tourism with a lot of people interested in investing “but we have to be ready for that investment; we have to be able to build out the right product, continue to offer the right experiences, engage the local community and ensure that tourism works for everyone.”

Both Minister Bartlett and Mrs. Madden Greig commended the organizations and individuals whose efforts made the event a major success. Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region’s premier trade event, was hosted jointly by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the CHTA, along with various tourism partners.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, May 22, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has outlined that Jamaica is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in tourism infrastructural development and visitor arrivals, which has laid the foundation for the Ministry to achieve its goal of attracting 5 million visitors in 5 years, earning the country US$5 billion by 2025.

The healthy state of the country’s vibrant tourism sector was detailed to a large pool of local and foreign journalists in a press conference yesterday during the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, being staged at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from May 20-23, 2024.

With over 40 countries being represented by the 1,000 plus delegates, the tradeshow is being covered by a strong contingent of 50 media representatives from major international, regional and local outlets, offering a combined reach in excess of 400 million persons. 

In providing an update on the sector, Minister Bartlett said “the state of the tourism industry in Jamaica is strong and flourishing,” with gross earnings up for the 2023/24 fiscal year projected to reach US$4.38 billion. He noted that so far this year, in four and a half months the country has welcomed some 1.8 million visitors, made up of 1.1 million stopovers and 733,000 cruise visitors, adding that by the end of the current month of May, “Jamaica will, for the first time in our history, record 2 million visitors in stopover and cruise, in the first five months of the year.”

He admitted that there were slight headwinds of concern in some markets, but concurrently there were opportunities, which Jamaica was seizing by creating products to attract new travellers.

The investment drive, which should see the addition of 20,000 rooms over the next 10 to 15 years is also on track, as several new tourism infrastructural developments come on stream. 

Minister Bartlett said in addition to several developments currently underway, an announcement is expected soon of 1,000 rooms by two unnamed upscale brands; 1,250 rooms by Moon Palace Grand and the Catalonia group adding 250 rooms to the Holiday Inn, which it recently acquired with another 750-room-hotel to be built at a later date.

The Minister highlighted that Grand Palladium is adding approximately 1,000 suites, a convention center, and an entertainment center; while Bahia Principe is making a massive investment of over half a billion US dollars to expand by 1,000 rooms, mixed with villages and upscale villas, a PGA-certified golf course, training center and a school; while Viva Wyndham is bringing some 300 rooms onstream under the first phase of their project to add roughly 1,000 rooms. 

Minister Bartlett hinted that there should also be another announcement soon of a mega development of more than 3,000 rooms in western Jamaica.

While building out capacity and strengthening human capital through the ongoing training and certification of tourism workers, Minister Bartlett said partnerships were being strengthened as Jamaica goes after new and emerging markets, while also engaging new airlines to provide the required airlift.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Wednesday, May 22, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has emphasized to tourism leaders throughout the Caribbean that while capitalism was the driving force behind economic prosperity, workers were key assets to growing the industry.

“Tourism is about people, and it is the people who are the driving force behind the energy of tourism, and therefore the number one concern of tourism must be the workers of the tourism industry,” he said during a panel discussion on ‘Integrated Tourism Development - Visioning a New Tourism Landscape,’ at the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from May 20-23, 2024.

During the session, which was moderated by President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, Minister Bartlett underscored that it was not the responsibility of either the public or private sector alone to ensure a good working environment in the tourism sector. 

Mr. Bartlett noted that “it’s a joint responsibility that we all must share in enabling the best labour environment to prevail, which will inure to high productivity, great performances and most importantly, the excellence of service, which will be the hallmark of the experience that the visitor comes to our destination for.”

Minister Bartlett said 60 percent of the value of the visitor experience was service, and the environment must be provided for the people to grow and thrive.

For his part, Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Adam Stewart painted a picture of the tourism industry not being simple but sophisticated and complicated. He expressed the view that “it is something that you cannot take a lot of chances with and it’s something that needs deep experience around it.”

He outlined that there was the need for cohesion and continued dialogue between regional public and private sector players to effectively address key issues. “I think our problems are relatively straightforward to solve, none of it is rocket science but we have to start off on a position of understanding each other’s limitations: what are the government’s limitations, what can or cannot be done; what are the private sector’s limitations,” Mr. Stewart expressed. He said both sectors must be able to hold hands, put in the infrastructure that will develop tourism and create wealth for economies and the people.

Fellow panelist, Minister of Tourism and Ports for the Cayman Islands and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hon Kenneth Bryan stressed the importance of technology such as artificial intelligence to integrated tourism development, noting that it was inevitable and “it’s time for us to embrace it and try to figure out how to take advantage of it.” He said technology would allow for more efficiency in the future and for the transfer of labour into other areas.

Meanwhile, Sustainable Development Programme Leader, Caribbean Region, at the World Bank, John Bryan Collier pointed to where he thinks the public sector needs to be more engaged in tourism. “It’s not just the financial and business incentives for hotels or attractions; it’s also the education system to provide workers who can make good money working in tourism as opposed to working in call centers or somewhere else for instance,” he explained.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica; Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Jamaica showcased the best of its heritage in food, dance and music last night (May 20) to over 1,000 delegates from more than 45 countries who are attending the 42nd Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM42), being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

The front lawn of the historic Rose Hall Great House was transformed for the colourful welcome event, which marked the official start of the informative tradeshow that runs from May 20 to 23. Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region’s premier trade event, is being hosted jointly by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the CHTA along with various tourism partners.

According to CHTA President, Jamaica’s Nicola Madden-Greig, who is in her third and final year in the position: “This conference will give all local suppliers of tourism products and services the opportunity to network with, deepen relationships and conduct business with new buyers from across the globe to promote their products and the destination.”

Welcoming the delegates in an atmosphere of hospitality, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett stressed that Marketplace is the biggest tradeshow for tourism in the Caribbean and that it signalled “the renewal of tourism since COVID.”

Addressing what tourism means to the region, post COVID-19, Mr. Bartlett underscored that “we in the Caribbean who are the most tourism-dependent region on planet earth, a dependence that reflects itself from 7% percent of GDP in Guyana to 95% of GDP in places like Aruba and Antigua and Barbuda, which means that more than 20% of all the jobs in the Caribbean are driven by tourism.”

Pointing out that this represented over one million people in the Caribbean having employment in the tourism industry, Minister Bartlett added, “but more importantly, a significant portion of the foreign exchange that’s generated in the Caribbean is from tourism; so for us, a recovery is not just a hope, it’s not a wish, it’s not a desire; it’s an imperative.”

Asserting that the Caribbean was now fully recovered from the fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he said it was also “growing now in double digits over 2019.”

Meanwhile, highlighting the benefits of the event, Mrs. Madden-Greig said “we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, hospitality and unparalleled natural beauty.” She said Caribbean Travel Marketplace served to identify new source markets, addressing the need for diversification and emphasizing the need for continued growth while exploiting the boundless opportunities that the Caribbean has to offer.

In that regard, she said over 12,500 appointments had been scheduled for the event, and with the prospect for another 32.5 million visitors across the region, “creating opportunities for local companies taking advantage of that potential visitor spending.”

Caribbean Travel Marketplace is being attended by a host of Government and private sector industry leaders, including Minister of Tourism and Ports for the Cayman Islands and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hon Kenneth Bryan, a host of other tourism ministers and senior executives from other islands. Also attending Monday night’s opening event was US Ambassador to Jamaica, N. Nickolas Perry.

The event offered a choice of delicacies representing Jamaica’s cultural diversity, the Caribbean sound of a steel pan band, exciting reggae and fire dancers, the appearance of a colourful costumed group, a special performance by international recording artiste, Tessanne Chin and a riveting drone show.

KINGSTON, Jamaica; Friday, May 17, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett last night welcomed more than 700 Kiwanis club members from the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District for their annual convention at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The 2024 Kiwanis Eastern Canada and Caribbean (EC&C) District Convention is being held from May 16-18, 2024.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Bartlett described the event as “this very important convention that is setting the stage for discourses in various areas of human development, with a particular emphasis on children.” 

Kiwanis is a global organization in over 80 countries with more than half a million members dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time, through its mantra “Serving the Children of the World.” 

Against this background, Minister Bartlett in his keynote address, said: “There are some little ones that are coming up in whose hands the future of the world rests, and in whose lives the prosperity of planet Earth is going to be predicated.” He anticipated that the discourse at the convention would be heavily focused around service and adding value to service, targeting the planet, people and prosperity. 

While the future of planet Earth may look exciting, Mr. Bartlett pointed to the shift in consumption patterns “so clearly there’s an issue there that we have to look at; how do we enable the resources of the world to be able to satisfy the demand of the people of the Earth.”

Pointing to the impact of global warming and the susceptibility of tourism to its disruptions, Minister Bartlett added that: “We have to become custodians of the management of our environment, and we have to be responsible for sustainably enhancing and building the capacity of planet Earth to continue to be the source of prosperity for the people.”

Minister Bartlett also stressed the need for human beings to live peaceably and productively and charged that “the Kiwanis movement, because of your extensive network across the globe, and your sense of service, has been a key driver in enabling this level of relationship to build capacity for human existence and collaboration.”

Also addressing the convention, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon said the organization’s focus should be on finding solutions for marginalized and under-represented communities. “This gathering is a powerful reminder that we are here to strategize how we can transform one community at a time,” he said.

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr Carey Wallace, identifying some of the Caribbean’s greatest assets as a tourism region, said: “We’re sitting on a wealth of potential and there’s some change that’s required of our people in the region, a lot of it relating to human and spiritual values,” and appealed to the Kiwanians to use their influence to bring about that change. 

The three-day convention is one of the flagship events on the Kiwanis calendar and has attracted some 709 delegates from 19 countries across the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean, comprising professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs.

DUBAI; United Arab Emirates; Wednesday May 8, 2024; Jamaica has recorded an impressive 1.7 million visitors as of May 7 of this year. Based on preliminary data, the island recorded 1,016,185 stopover arrivals and over 700,000 cruise passengers, earning roughly US$1.8 billion in revenue. This represents a 4.6% increase in stopover arrivals and a 23% increase in cruise passengers compared to the same period in 2023.

This announcement was made by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett during an interview with Sky News Arabia, one of the largest news conglomerates in the Middle East and North Africa. He also indicated that the island is on track to welcome 5 million visitors and earn US$5 billion by 2025.

“We are grateful to see continued growth in our arrivals and earnings, which speaks to the confidence our tourism partners and visitors have in the destination. To hit the 1.7 million arrivals mark is an outstanding feat and speaks to the commitment and hard work of our tourism team led by the heart of our industry – our workers,” said the tourism minister

“Despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic, Jamaica is on its way to achieving an unprecedented milestone. With one million stopover arrivals and over seven hundred thousand cruise passengers up to the first week of May, we are in a good position to make it happen. We will continue to aggressively market the destination and work assiduously with our partners to get there,” added Minister Bartlett.

Underscoring Minister Bartlett’s comments, Director of Tourism Donovan White added, “Jamaica remains a premier destination that is highly sought after for its authentic experiences. Whether it’s our food, music or entertainment, there is a vibe that only comes alive in Jamaica.” 

Minister Bartlett is leading a mission at Arabian Travel Market being held in Dubai. Over the last three decades, Arabian Travel Market has become a leading global event enabling growth for the travel and tourism industry with some 41,000 participants attending this year’s staging. Minister Bartlett will be in discussions with several tourism partners and stakeholders as part of his strategic vision of attracting more visitors from this region. In addition, he will be meeting with the senior leadership of Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, at their headquarters in Dubai tomorrow to further negotiate air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Jamaica.

Montego Bay, Jamaica; Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed his excitement about the recent developments within the Jamaican tourism industry as Catalonia Hotels & Resorts yesterday (May 7) announced its purchase of the Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay from East Bay Management Company Limited, led by prominent Jamaican businessman Kevin Hendrickson. Minister Bartlett celebrated the move by Catalonia, a respected international hospitality brand, as a strong signal of confidence in Jamaica's tourism sector and a potential trigger for further investments.

Concerning this, the tourism minister said, “The acquisition of the Holiday Inn Resort by Catalonia Hotels & Resorts signifies not just a successful handover from a local leader to a global brand but also the continued attractiveness of Jamaica as a destination for world-class hospitality investments.” 

Minister Bartlett commended Mr. Hendrickson for his significant contribution to the tourism sector, saying, “His continued commitment to excellence and his leadership at not only Holiday Inn Resort but across the entire Courtleigh Hospitality Group have undoubtedly contributed to the property’s success and, ultimately, to its appeal for a prestigious brand like Catalonia.” 

In a joint press release announcing the purchase, Mr. Hendrickson noted that it was a difficult decision to sell the resort. “I am proud to leave it in the hands of a company with such prestige and hotel experience as Catalonia Hotels & Resorts. We wish to thank all our guests for their passionate support over the last sixteen (16) years and for making us a part of your family,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts expressed their enthusiasm for expanding their presence in the Caribbean. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Caribbean with the acquisition of this resort. As a Spanish hotel chain with over 40 years’ experience in tourism this acquisition represents a major landmark for the company, intensifying our presence in the Caribbean, and highlighting our commitment to expansion into new and vibrant markets,” said Mr. Félix Navas, General Manager for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.

In the meantime, Catalonia has outlined ambitious plans for the property as they intend to invest significantly in it within the coming months to ensure it aligns with their high standards while maintaining a strong commitment to the local community and environment. 

“This focus on employee well-being and positive local impact aligns perfectly with Jamaica’s own emphasis on sustainable tourism development and value chain integration at all levels of the sector,” added Minister Bartlett.

DUBAI; United Arab Emirates; Tuesday May 7, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is calling for a more aggressive push for human capital development which is critical to future proof tourism for small island states like Jamaica. The Minister made the call during ‘The New Age of Island Tourism’ panel at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

“The future of tourism will depend on innovation, agility and creativity from our workers who are at the heart of our hospitality machinery. It is through the dedication and commitment of our tourism workers that the industry has been able to recover from the pandemic and grow. For Jamaica in particular, our workers are the backbone of the county’s success including our enviable 42 percent repeat visitor rate,” said Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

Hosted by Author Mark Frary, the panel included H.E Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Dr. Emad Abuelanain, Associate Professor of Tourism - University of Khorfakkan and Nicolas Torio, General Manager, voco Monaco Hotel - The Heart of Europe. The panel looked at the uniqueness of island tourism and its overall contribution to global tourism.

“Small island states like Jamaica are heavily tourism dependent so investment in our human capital development is critical to our growth strategy including building resilience. Our workers are our most iconic attraction and increasing their certification will increase the capacity to earn and contribute to the country’s tourism development. The business of mitigation and adaptation to manage disruptions is important and can only come from building our human capital which we have invested in through the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation,” said Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

The Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation was established to provide certification for students and recent graduates studying Hospitality, Tourism or Culinary Arts, as well as persons working in the tourism industry. From April 2023 to March 2024, a total of three thousand three hundred seventy-nine candidates successfully attained certification, representing an impressive 91% success rate. 

“We have also targeted high school students with the implementation of the Hospitality and Tourism Management programme to ensure succession planning with the next generation of tourism workers,” added Minister Bartlett.

The Minister is leading a mission at Arabian Travel Market being held in Dubai. Over the last three decades Arabian Travel Market has become a leading global event enabling growth for the travel and tourism industry with thousands of participants attending. Minister Bartlett will be in discussions with several tourism partners and stakeholders as part of his strategic vision of attracting more visitors from this region.

Kingston, Jamaica; Monday, May 6, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is urging Jamaicans to seize the multitude of opportunities available within the tourism sector, emphasizing the industry’s potential to generate significant economic benefits for the entire nation.

While delivering the powerful message during his 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate opening presentation in Parliament recently, under the theme, “Tourism Gives Even More for 2024,” the tourism minister underscored the Ministry’s commitment to expanding the positive impact of tourism throughout Jamaica.

“Tourism generates a demand for a staggering $365 billion worth of goods annually,” Minister Bartlett said, stressing the vast potential for local businesses to cater to this demand. “Last year alone, over four million tourists visited our shores, spending over US$4 billion. While some of this money remains in our economy, a significant portion goes towards purchasing goods that are not locally available,” he added. 

Minister Bartlett further stressed the critical role Jamaicans can play in capturing a greater share of this spending. “The success of the tourism industry, in terms of wealth creation, hinges on our ability to provide the goods that the industry requires,” he noted.

He underscored that “the earning opportunities in tourism are tremendous, and there are countless ways in which every Jamaican can be inserted in the lucrative tourism value chain.” 

In keeping with this, the tourism minister outlined a comprehensive strategy for Jamaicans to become active participants in the tourism value chain. According to Minister Bartlett, this strategy encompasses both reinforcing traditional strengths and pioneering new ventures.

He said: “Embrace traditional roles such as expanding local accommodations, culinary expansion, and training more local experts in cultural, historical, and eco-tourism.” 

On the other hand, Minister Bartlett encouraged exploration of innovative concepts, listing health and wellness tourism, agri-tourism, digital tourism platforms, and the entertainment and nightlife scene as areas with exciting possibilities for Jamaican entrepreneurs. 

Beyond these new ventures, he also highlighted emerging trends that hold immense potential. Regarding this, the tourism minister said: “Explore emerging opportunities such as sustainable tourism initiatives, cultural festivals, sports tourism, medical tourism and educational tourism, which can be beneficial.” 

Finally, Minister Bartlett highlighted the importance of enhancing the visitor experience. He listed community-based tourism, technology integration, environmental sustainability, and exceptional gastronomy and shopping experiences as areas in which Jamaica can excel and differentiate itself from the competition. 

“By thinking outside the box, we can unlock a wider range of opportunities beyond traditional resorts,” Minister Bartlett expressed. He continued: “By spreading the benefits of tourism throughout Jamaica, we can create a brighter future for everyone – citizens, businesses and visitors alike.”

Kingston, Jamaica; Friday, May 3, 2024: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island today for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to participate in the highly anticipated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 trade show. He will be joined by Director of Tourism, Donovan White and other representatives from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for the prestigious event, which runs from May 6-9, 2024.

The ATM is a global event focused on fostering growth and opportunity within the Middle Eastern travel and tourism industry. This year’s theme, “Empowering Innovation - Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship,” underscores the event’s commitment to exploring innovative and sustainable tourism trends.

Minister Bartlett emphasized the importance of Jamaica’s participation in the ATM trade event, saying: “Participation in the Arabian Travel Market is a key part of our global marketing strategy.” He continued, “There is no other event quite like it, offering an unparalleled platform for exposure and establishing valuable connections within the Middle Eastern travel industry. We look forward to engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including media outlets, tour operators, airlines, and potential investors, all with the goal of fostering new collaborations and propelling further growth in Jamaica’s tourism sector.”

“This year’s focus on entrepreneurship within the context of innovation and sustainability is particularly timely. Jamaica is a bedrock of creativity and talent, and we are eager to showcase the unique experiences offered by our homegrown tourism entrepreneurs,” the tourism minister added. 

Minister Bartlett’s schedule in Dubai is packed with high-level engagements designed to strengthen Jamaica’s position in the Middle Eastern tourism market. 

With this in mind, the tourism minister will be actively engaged with the media throughout the event to promote Destination Jamaica. He will participate in a series of interviews, with media entities such as Al Khaleej, a leading Arabic language newspaper, and Seyyaha.com, a prominent travel and tourism website in the region. He will also participate in an interview with CNN Business Arabic, as well as Sky News. He will also be a guest on the Business Breakfast programme on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM.

Minister Bartlett’s expertise as a tourism thought leader will also be sought after on the ATM’s Future Stage, where he will contribute to a panel discussion on “The New Age of Island Tourism.”

The JTB booth will serve as a hub for strategic meetings throughout the event and Minister Bartlett will connect with key decision-makers from leading travel and tourism companies, including Khalil Hasan, Managing Director at Nirvana Travel & Tours; John Varkey Khailat, Manager of VIP Holidays at Omeir Travel; representatives from luxury travel operators, Dulaiman; and Faraj Nissam from Kanoo Travel. 

Minister Bartlett will also participate in high-level discussions with several representatives of Emirates Airlines, and travel management and advisor companies such as Virtuoso and Sharaf Travel.

Beyond these targeted meetings, the tourism minister will also take part in a media and trade event, after which he is scheduled to meet with Mohamed Elsayed Elbaraga, Group Marketing Director at Fursan Travel, followed by a meeting with Holly Mccan, General Manager at Travel Counsellors. He will also meet with marketing representatives from Buzz Marketing as well as Jacobs Media.

Minister Bartlett is scheduled to return to Jamaica on Friday, May 10, 2024.