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Message from the
Minister

Tourism

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Jamaica is always evolving, and we continue to offer
and showcase a slew of fresh experiences. From
Let’s Sail into immersive historical tours that trace the footsteps
of legends, to adventurous hikes leading to the
New Opportunities unspoiled cascades of the Blue Mountains, there’s
something new for every traveller. Our culinary
landscape is also burgeoning with fresh farm-to-
Together table experiences and local gastronomy tours – a
treat for every palate.

This issue, we’re proud to share about Jamaica’s
Greetings f rom the heart of the first Cruise Procurement Expo held on August 23rd,
Caribbean, where every sunset is a 2023 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. This
inaugural expo was an impressive showcase of the
promise of another beautiful day ahead!
I suppliers that are poised to cater to the needs of
diverse range of quality products offered by local

cruise ships visiting Jamaica’s ports. We truly believe
am brimming with enthusiasm for the
that together, we can create experiences that are
world of travel and specifically destination
memorable, sustainable and deeply impactful,
Jamaica. We have a long and treasured
history of strong partnerships built over years
and communities.
and decades with travel advisors and other travel while fueling inclusive prosperity for businesses
industry professionals. This summer, we used the Thank you for your continued support and partner-
historic Regal Rewards Awards Ceremony, held at ship. Here’s to crafting unforgettable journeys,
beautiful Sandals Ocho Rios, to acknowledge the fostering enduring relationships and celebrating
unbeatable efforts of our top-selling travel advisors. the joy that travel brings into our lives
It was a spectacular event and I invite you to watch
the recap by scanning the code on the cover of this
issue.
Warm regards,
Jamaica’s continued award-winning status among Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP
global and regional destinations is a platform for
new opportunities for our dedicated partners
and the people who understand how to sell our
beautiful island.

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