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Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism & Entertainment at Caribbean Travel Marketplace Media Luncheon, Half Moon, A Rock Resort, Monday, January 13, 2014

SALUTATIONS:

Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.  

As Jamaica hosts Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to provide you with an update on destination Jamaica. Of course allow me to extend a warm welcome and indeed welcome back to many of you, as you cover this all-important tradeshow.

It is very...

Message from the Honourable Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism & Entertainment for the start of the Winter Tourist Season which begins on December 15, 2013

My fellow Jamaicans …

It’s that time of year again, when, as a nation we are encouraged to reflect on the importance of the tourism sector, as we welcome the start of the 2013/2014 winter tourist season which begins on December 15.

Jamaica like many of our neighbours in the wider Caribbean region has faced numerous challenges over the past year. However, as a destination we have...

Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Caribbean Travel Marketplace Press Briefing Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Salutations:

Fellow tourism partners, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen…good morning.

I am pleased to be participating in this briefing as Jamaica prepares to host yet another Caribbean Travel Marketplace. It is a tremendous honour for Jamaica to host this event which is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) premier tourism...

Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment at the official opening of Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa, Discovery Bay, St. Ann on Saturday, December 7, 2013

SALUTATIONS:

  • Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Damion Crawford
  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Ms. Jennifer Griffith
  • His Worship the Mayor of St Ann, Councillor Desmond Gilmore
  • Chairmen of the Boards of the Tourism Enhancement Fund,...

Remarks by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, The Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill at the launch of the Russian & Spanish Languages Skills Training Programme for Tourism Workers, November 21, 2013

SALUTATIONS:

  • Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Mr. Clyde Harrison
  • Mr. Paul BadreSingh, Director of Corporate Services,  Tourism Product Development Company, TPDCo.
  • Mrs. Evelyn Smith, President, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association
  • Mr. Daniel Grizzle, member of the Negril Resort Board
  • ...

Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism and Entertainment At The Launch of the Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Market Negril, Westmoreland Wednesday, October 30, 2013

SALUTATIONS:

  • Colleague Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries The Hon. Roger Clarke,
  • Colleague Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce The Hon. Anthony Hylton,
  • Donovan Stanberry, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries...

Greetings By Dr. K. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism and Entertainment 19th Annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament 2013 October 26

Salutations

  • David McClung, President, and Wendy McClung, Vice President of Baxter Travel Group; and other members of the Baxter family;
  • Gary Sadler, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales at Sandals;
  • Tourism Travel Partners from Canada
  • ...

Remarks by the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill Minister of Tourism and Entertainment At The CARICOM-Brazil Tourism and Trade Promotion Jamaica National Consultations Knutsford Court Hotel October 23, 2013

SALUTATIONS

Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. . .

I am delighted to have been invited by the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) to give brief remarks at this important event that brings government and private sector stakeholders together to explore the promising opportunities for CARICOM-...

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