Issues - Tourism
Bartlett Welcomes IYF Youth Camp in Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios (JIS)
Monday, August 30, 2010
Over 1,000 students from six countries across the world are participating in a three-day International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Camp at the Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
The camp, which is being held for the first time in Jamaica, seeks to enrich and strengthen the hearts, minds and bodies of the youth, while promoting unity.
Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Visitor
Marketing Drive Paying Off - Minister Bartlett
MONTEGO BAY (JIS)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Saturday (August 28) welcomed to Montego Bay, the country's one millionth visitor for 2010, Mrs. Angella Wilson, and her husband Mr. Aaron Wilson from New York, United States.
Jamaica welcomes one-millionth visitor
Published: Sunday | August 29, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer
Courtesy of Jamaica Gleaner
WESTERN BUREAU:
Despite Edmund Bartlett's hope of two million stopover visitors by year end not materialising, the tourism minister is forecasting tourist arrivals will close out at 1.9 million for 2010, four per cent more than last year's figure.
Bartlett, Stewart agree on tourism advisory committee
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Jamaica Observer
AN agreement for the establishment of an advisory committee of senior stakeholders across the tourism sector was the major development of a meeting yesterday between Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett and hotel mogul Gordon 'Butch' Stewart.
Quality Service Makes the Difference - Bartlett
KINGSTON (JIS):
Monday, August 02, 2010
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that at 52 per cent, Jamaica enjoys the highest level of repeat visitors in the region, and arguably the world, which he credits to the high level of customer service provided through a range of product offerings.
Bartlett Announces New Tourism Incentive Programme
KINGSTON (JIS):
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Wednesday (July 28) announced Cabinet's approval of the Tourism Industry Refurbishment Programme (TIRP), as part of efforts to boost the sector and grow revenues.
Under the new incentive programme, tourism entities licensed by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), which are tax compliant, will be allowed a concessionary import duty rate of 10 per cent on a specified list of items for the refurbishing of their properties.
Tourism sector gets 10% duty waiver on refurbishing material
Sandals to spend US$20 m on J'can properties; 1,000 jobs expected from project
BY TANESHA MUNDLE Observer staff reporter mundlet@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, July 29, 2010
HOTELIERS and other players in the tourism sector are set to benefit from a 10 per cent duty waiver on the importation of material that will be used to refurbish their facilities, under a new programme called the Tourism Industry Refurbishing Programme (TIRP).
Budget cut for tourism intern programme
Published: Friday | July 23, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Barrington Flemming
WESTERN BUREAU:
The economic crunch has forced the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to slash its budget by $5 million for the 2010 Tourism Summer Intern Programme.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure following the recent launch of the 2010 programme at the Tourism Centre in Montego Bay, St James.
"Last year, we had a budget of $15 million. This year, based on the economic situation, we have had to reduce our budget to $10 million, " Bartlett explained.
US$10 Million Tourism Marketing Initiative Yields Success
KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, July 22, 2010
There are indications that the marketing initiative undertaken by the Tourism Ministry in key overseas markets, to counter the negative publicity generated by the West Kingston unrest, is yielding fruit.
Overseas Partners Confident of Jamaica's Safe Status
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says despite the West Kingston unrest in May, there is confidence among the country's overseas tourist market partners that Jamaica remains a safe vacation destination.
