Hurricane Melissa damaged nearly a third of Jamaica’s tourism assets, but Tourism Minister Edmund...
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Jamaica is one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations, welcoming millions of visitors each year. eTurboNews provides breaking Jamaica tourism news, along with industry analysis, visitor trends, investment updates, airline developments, cruise news, hotel openings, and tourism policy.
| Jamaica Tourism Facts | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Kingston |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | Jamaican Dollar |
| Tourism Minister | Edmund Bartlett |
| Director of Tourism | Donovan White |
| Tourism Board | Jamaica Tourist Board |
| Main Airport | Sangster International Airport |
| Second Airport | Norman Manley International Airport |
| Main Resorts | Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios |
Latest news update about Jamaica on eTurboNews:
Jamaica’s 400,000 Canadian Winter Airline Seats Signal a Major Tourism Recovery Opportunity
Jamaica is making an ambitious play for Canada's winter travelers. With approximately 400,000...
Adam Stewart: The Boy Who Grew Up With Sandals—and Helped Jamaica Dream Bigger
NEW YORK — Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart received the American Friends of...
Jamaica Dominates World Travel Awards 2026 with 36 Caribbean Honors as Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum
Jamaica celebrates its 20th consecutive title as the Caribbean’s Leading Destination, while Tourism...
Jamaica and Guyana Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement at SOTIC 2026
The Governments of Jamaica and Guyana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at...
Caribbean Tourism Resilience Fund: Jamaica’s Bartlett Calls for Action at SOTIC Guyana
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has called for a Caribbean Tourism Resilience Fund...
Budding Tourism Professionals Urged Not to Fear AI
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has underscored that while embracing technology...
Bartlett Challenges Students to Create the Future of Tourism Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is challenging Jamaica’s students and young...
Jamaica Climbs Four Places in Global Tourism Ranking, Leads Americas in Gains
Jamaica has climbed four places to 78th in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel & Tourism...
AI and Other Digital Technology Being Used to Transform Tourism Sector – Bartlett
Bartlett Thanksgiving Church Service Kickstarts Tourism Awareness Week 2026
U.S. Attack on Cuba Could Trigger a Caribbean Tourism Crisis
Could a U.S. attack on Cuba trigger the Caribbean's next tourism crisis? With Cuban tourism already...
World Tourism Day 2026: Bartlett Says AI Will Power Jamaica’s Next Tourism Revolution
Jamaica is putting artificial intelligence at the heart of its tourism growth strategy. In his...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
Minister Edmund Bartlett Takes Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 Vision to the World Economic Forum
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett took an ambitious tourism agenda to the World Economic...
Royal Caribbean Buys 50% of Sandals for US$3 Billion: Smart Expansion or a Turning Point for Caribbean Tourism?
Royal Caribbean is paying approximately US$3 billion for 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The...
Jamaica Tourism Puts AI and Digital Transformation in the Spotlight for Tourism Awareness Week 2026
Jamaica is putting artificial intelligence and digital transformation at the heart of Tourism...
Aeroméxico Launches First Nonstop Mexico City–Montego Bay Flights to Jamaica
Jamaica is getting its first nonstop air link with Mexico as Aeroméxico launches Mexico...
Edmund Bartlett: Tourism Must Secure Workers’ Futures, Not Just Bring Visitors
Jamaica’s veteran Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says tourism success must mean more than record...
Condor’s Year-Round Seychelles Flights Show the Growing Power of Vacation Airlines
Condor’s decision to fly Frankfurt–Seychelles year-round highlights a bigger shift in leisure...
Jamaica, Saudi Arabia Explore New Air Links to Boost Tourism and Trade
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia are exploring new air links that could transform travel between the Middle...
Jamaica Tourism 3.0 Growth Agenda Will Transform Tourism Sector – Bartlett
Jamaica is preparing for a sweeping tourism transformation. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett’s...
Jamaica to Launch Tourism Resilience Awards as World Travel Week Comes to Negril
Jamaica is putting tourism resilience on the global stage. Days after tourism leaders meet in...
September 11 reminds the World of the Urgency to Build Resilient Tourism Systems, says Bartlett
Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has used the occasion of September 11 to...
Jamaica Offers Saudi Arabia a People-First Blueprint for One Million Tourism Careers
Saudi Arabia’s drive to create One Million Tourism Careers is about more than filling jobs. Jamaica...
Jamaica tourism shows remarkable resilience with 2.34 million visitors and US$2.5 billion in earnings
Jamaica’s tourism industry is proving its resilience. Despite operating with only 70 percent of its...
Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints Vance Carter for Diaspora Relations
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has appointed Vance A. Carter, CD, as Business Development Officer...
Edmund Bartlett Pushes Saudi Development Partnership for Jamaica Tourism and Hurricane Recovery
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing for deeper cooperation with Saudi Arabia to...
Is It Safe to Attend Arabian Travel Market in Dubai During the Iran War?
Dubai remains open and Arabian Travel Market is going ahead, but escalating regional tensions have...
Edmund Bartlett Named Co-Chair of World Economic Forum Tourism Day 2026
Jamaica has secured a prominent place in the global tourism conversation as Tourism Minister Edmund...
Jamaica’s Tourism Resilience drives a New Chapter as JAPEX 2026 Welcomes the World
Tourism Minister reinforces that Jamaica is “open and ready” as flagship marketplace returns to...
Jamaica Parliament Must Become Trusted Source of Accurate Information – Bartlett
Veteran parliamentarian and globally celebrated thought leader, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund...
Nepal Tourism Crisis: Jamaica’s GTRCMC Moves Into Action After Devastating Floods
Nepal’s deadly floods have become a tourism crisis, threatening communities, infrastructure and...
Jamaica Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Royalton Resorts Reopen and Workers Return
Jamaica’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum as Royalton Negril reopens, returning 960 employees...
World Economic Forum Taps Edmund Bartlett to Put Tourism Resilience on the Global Economic Agenda
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has accepted an invitation to co-chair the World Economic...
How Can WTTC, TOURISE, GTRCMC, and UN Tourism Make Travel & Tourism More Resilient?
War involving Iran, disrupted air routes, wildfires, floods and extreme heat are testing global...
Jamaica Expresses Solidarity with Colombia Following Devastating Earthquake
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has expressed Jamaica’s solidarity with...
Bartlett Calls for Tourism Sector to Redefine Corporate Social Responsibility in Jamaica
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is calling for a major rethink of corporate...
Best Island Destinations for Incentive Travel – European Style
What are the best island destinations for incentive travel from Europe? The eTN pick takes...
Jamaica’s Independence at 64: A Resilient Nation, Tourism Powerhouse and Global Leader
On Jamaica’s Independence Day, August 6, the celebration is about far more than flags, music and...
Financing Resilience Protects Livelihoods and the Future of Tourism, says Jamaica Minister Bartlett
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has put plainly that the financing of...
Edmund Bartlett Declares the “Age of Resilience” in Landmark Tourism Speech in Canada
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett used Canada's devastating wildfires to deliver one of his...
Marriott Expands All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Zanzibar Amid Growing Competition
Marriott International is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with new agreements in Jamaica and...
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 22 July 2026
Stay up to date with the latest announcements from the eTN network of trusted travel and tourism...
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 21 July 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea: How Regulation Is Transforming a Coastline Into a Global Tourism Investment...
Jamaica’s Bartlett Calls for Stronger Community Tourism Under Tourism 3.0
Jamaica is placing community tourism at the heart of its Tourism 3.0 strategy, with Tourism...
LIAT Reconnects Guadeloupe and Jamaica, Opening a New Chapter for Caribbean Tourism
LIAT Air's new nonstop service between Guadeloupe and Jamaica marks a major step in Caribbean...
Jamaica and Panama Build a Stronger Caribbean Tourism Future Together
Jamaica and Panama are strengthening tourism ties through renewed multi-destination cooperation...
Philip Rose Earns Lifetime Achievement Award for Transforming Jamaica Tourism
Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas at the Jamaica Tourist Board, has been honored...
Jamaica’s Summer Vibes 2026 Is Everything Travelers Have Been Waiting For
Jamaica is redefining Caribbean travel with its Jamaica Summer Vibes 2026 campaign, showcasing an...
Bartlett Unveils Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 Framework, Calls for Caribbean ‘Co-petition’ at Americas Investment Forum
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett unveiled the country's Tourism 3.0 Framework at the...
Jamaica Urged to Invest in Sports Infrastructure to Unlock Tourism Growth
Jamaica is being urged to accelerate investment in sports infrastructure and position sports...
Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA to Lead Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 Growth Agenda, Says Bartlett
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has challenged the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) to...
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett Heads to the Dominican Republic for the Americas Investment Forum
Tourism Minister Slated to Tour New Moon Palace Resort in Punta Cana
Bartlett Outlines New Tourism Authority’s Governance Modernization Mandate
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced plans for a major overhaul of...
Jamaica’s GTRCMC Calls for Coordinated Global Tourism Recovery Following Venezuela Disaster
Jamaica's Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) was among the first...
Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani Appointed Ambassador for Africa by Countrystyle Community Tourism Network
Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani has been appointed Ambassador for Africa by the Countrystyle Community...
More Than a Meal: How Gastronomy Tourism Is Feeding Jamaica’s Ambitious Tourism Future
Jamaica is placing gastronomy at the heart of its tourism strategy as officials pursue the...
From Recovery to Reinvention: Minister Bartlett Unveils Tourism 3.0 Vision to Transform Jamaica’s Economy
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has unveiled an ambitious Tourism 3.0 strategy designed to...
Minister Edmund Bartlett Calls on Diaspora to Invest in Jamaica’s Tourism Resilience
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has called on members of the Jamaican...
Jamaica Wins Top Caribbean Tourism Award During Caribbean Week in New York
Jamaica has earned the Caribbean Media Award for Best Social Media Campaign during CTO Caribbean...
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Sets Bold New KPIs as Industry Growth Accelerates
Jamaica is setting ambitious new tourism growth targets as visitor arrivals, revenue, and...
Jamaica Unveils Tourism 3.0 Strategy to Drive Inclusive Growth and Industry Transformation
Jamaica has launched its Tourism 3.0 strategy, a transformative framework focused on sustainable...
Caribbean Tourism Mobilizes in New York as Global Competition Intensifies
A record post-pandemic gathering of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners, airline executives...
Jamaica Diplomats Get Tourism Briefing Ahead of Global Postings
Fifteen Jamaican Foreign Service officers preparing for overseas assignments received a...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hails Artisan District at Sangster Airport as Game-Changer for Local Creative Economy
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has praised the newly opened Artisan District at...
Jamaica Eyes Billion-Dollar Dental Tourism Industry
Jamaica is positioning itself as a leading Caribbean dental tourism destination, targeting...
Minister Bartlett outlines Jamaica’s Bold Aviation Expansion, $5 Billion Room Investment and CTO Air Connectivity Summit at CHTA 2026
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has announced a series of major developments...
Jamaica To Host Next CTO Air Connecitvity Summit
Jamaica will host the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit in...
Tourism Logistics Hub Could Transform Caribbean Economies
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has launched a major initiative to strengthen regional ownership...
Edmund Bartlett Urges CARICOM to Prioritise Tourism as Caribbean’s Economic Backbone
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging CARICOM to formally recognize tourism as the...
Minister Bartlett Heads to Antigua for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026, Advocates Regional Tourism Resilience and Integration
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett will participate in the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026...
Caribbean Innovation Takes Center Stage at UN Tourism Bahamas Challenge
UN Tourism and The Bahamas have launched a groundbreaking initiative highlighting Caribbean...
Jamaica’s Community Tourism Legacy Inspires a Global Movement for Sustainable Travel and Human Connection
Jamaica’s pioneering Community Tourism movement, led by Diana McIntyre-Pike, is emerging as a...
Ryan Parkes Appointed Chairman of Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement Fund Board
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has appointed Ryan Parkes as Chairman of the...
Jamaica Positions Health, Science, and Tourism at the Center of National Development
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has positioned health, research, and tourism at the...
Jamaica Tourist Board Brings the Island’s Vibrant Culture to the 2026New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
In partnership with Sandals Resorts, the Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion will...
Minister Bartlett Honours Globally Respected Tourism Pioneer Prof. Don Hawkins
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Delivers Inaugural Don Hawkins Distinguished Lecture
Jamaica Minister of Tourism Officially Launches New Destination Reputational Management Book at the OAS
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, officially launched Destination Reputational...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hails Travel Advisors as Key Drivers of Growth and Resilience
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett praised travel advisors across the Americas for their...
How Jamaica Turned Crisis Into a Tourism Triumph
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica did more than rebuild—it reached across oceans, carried...
