Building a Better Jamaica

FROM THE MANIFESTOS
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Jamaica Observer

This is the second in a new series ‘From the Manifestos’, which will look at several key areas presented by the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party in the lead up to the December 29 general election.

THE ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) said it intends to increase Jamaica’s tourism market share by preserving traditional markets while exploring new markets in nontraditional countries.

Friday, 16 December 2011
By Bryan Miller, JIS Reporter
Jamaica Information Service

MONTEGO BAY — Against the background of projections for a five per cent increase in tourist arrivals for the 2011/2012 winter tourist season over 2010/2011, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Thursday December 15, 2011 for the official start of the new season.

Thursday, 17 November 2011
By Alphea Saunders, JIS Reporter
Jamaica Information Service

KINGSTON — The Ministry of Tourism is reporting net increase of 3,000 additional jobs in the accommodation sector over the past three years, while expansion projects are expected to generate 21,648 direct/permanent jobs across the industry between 2011 and 2013.

By AL EDWARDS
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Jamaica Observer

THE forthcoming winter tourism season, which begins on December 15, promises to be the best ever for the country, tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has said.

Speaking at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) board of directors luncheon held at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Tuesday, Bartlett said that the upcoming winter season (November to April) is expected to see 769,385 visitor arrivals, 36,637 more than last year.

Published: Wednesday November 16, 2011
Jerome Reynolds, Gleaner Writer jerome.reynolds@gleanerjm.com
Jamaica Gleaner

The Ministry of Tourism has projected earnings of some US$843 million for Jamaica this winter tourist season.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who was addressing Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Luncheon Forum yesterday, said this estimate is based on one million airlift seats that have been secured by the ministry.

Bartlett said this is expected to result in about 769, 385 visitors arriving in Jamaica.

JHTA pledges continued support for Gov’t
BY INGRID BROWN Observer senior reporter browni@jamaicaobserver.com
Monday, October 31, 2011

NEW Prime Minister Andrew Holness went with good news to Jamaica’s tourism mecca of Montego Bay, announcing that $60 billion in capital investment, creating 21,648 jobs through 15,825 new rooms, is on the cards for the industry over the next four years.

Published: Friday | September 30, 2011
Jamaica Gleaner

The process by which cruise-ship passengers who visit Jamaica are transported from all ports to attractions and other locations will soon be streamlined.

In making the disclosure, tourism minister Edmund Bartlett said, "the current system, where various entities are responsible for the transfer of these visitors, will cease and, by the start of the 2011/2012 winter tourist Season, a new arrangement will come into being."

Published:Friday September 30, 2011
Jamaica Gleaner

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that 300,000 airline seats have been secured out of Canada for the upcoming Winter Tourist Season.

He said this will set the stage for record arrivals out of Canada.

In a release Thursday, Mr Bartlett said the boost follows the addition of three new flights from Canada.

Mr. Bartlett said two of the new flights will come from Thunder Bay, Ontario and one new flight from St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Published: Thursday | September 29, 2011
Mark Titus, Gleaner Writer mark.titus@gleanerjm.com
Jamaica Gleaner

WESTERN BUREAU:

MINISTER OF Tourism Edmund Bartlett says plans are now in place for the development of the Cockpit Country into a world-class eco-tourism product by 2013-2014, and gave the assurance that the forested area's biodiversity will be protected.

Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Jamaica Information Service

My fellow Jamaicans, I’m extremely happy to address you today September 27, which is being celebrated as World Tourism Day all across the globe. This internationally recognized day is organized annually by the United Nations World Tourism Organization to promote the benefits of tourism globally.