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30/10/2026

🏆 A Lifetime of Leadership. A Legacy of Tourism Resilience.

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) congratulates Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism and Co-Founder of the Centre, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality from the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD).

Presented at the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations in New York, as part of MIPAD’s Global Top 100 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Class of 2026, the award recognises Minister Bartlett’s outstanding contributions to global tourism development, sustainability and resilience.

A visionary champion of tourism resilience, Minister Bartlett has been instrumental in advancing international cooperation, strengthening crisis preparedness and positioning resilience as a central pillar of sustainable tourism development.

His leadership and vision continue to guide the work of the GTRCMC in helping destinations worldwide anticipate, manage and recover from disruptions.

👏 Congratulations, Minister Bartlett, on this well-deserved recognition and your continued contribution to shaping a more resilient global tourism industry.

SustainableTourism Jamaica

10/10/2026

A new approach to financing tourism resilience in the Caribbean has been proposed by Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Addressing the SOTIC 2026 Council of Ministers Meeting in Guyana, Minister Bartlett called for the creation of a permanent Caribbean Tourism Resilience Fund to help the region prepare for and respond to hurricanes, climate-related events and other disruptions.

He stressed that the Caribbean must move away from the cycle of rebuilding after every disaster and instead invest in proactive measures that strengthen resilience before crises occur.

"For too long, we have become experts at rebuilding. The next stage of Caribbean development requires us to become experts at reducing the need to rebuild," Minister Bartlett stated.

The proposed Fund would unite governments, tourism stakeholders, financial institutions and private investors to finance preparedness initiatives, accelerate recovery efforts and strengthen the long-term resilience of the region's tourism sector.
Among the ideas being explored is a modest visitor-based contribution to support the Fund.
Minister Bartlett noted that the initiative could help finance climate-resilient infrastructure, support tourism workers and community enterprises, protect natural assets, and expand investments in technology and early warning systems.

"We are not asking the world to save Caribbean tourism. We are inviting the world to invest with us in protecting and transforming one of the most important tourism regions on earth."

27/09/2026

Today, Jamaica joins the world in observing World Tourism Day 2026. 🇯🇲🌍

As we also begin Tourism Awareness Week, September 27–October 3, we are being challenged to think boldly about the future of an industry that touches lives, supports livelihoods and connects Jamaica to the world.

This year’s focus on “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism” invites us to harness technology to strengthen our businesses, enhance the visitor experience, build resilience and create greater opportunities for our people.

This is central to Tourism 3.0, ensuring that as tourism grows and evolves, its benefits reach deeper into our communities and improve the lives of more Jamaicans.

As we embrace AI and digital transformation, we must keep people at the heart of tourism.

The future will be digital. The impact must remain human. 🇯🇲

Happy World Tourism Day 2026, and I invite you to join us throughout Tourism Awareness Week as we continue the conversation.

27/09/2026

Happy World Tourism Day 2026! 🌍✈️

Today, we celebrate the transformative power of tourism to connect people, strengthen economies, and build resilient communities.

This year's theme, "Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism," highlights the growing role of digital innovation and AI in shaping a smarter, more sustainable, and resilient tourism sector.

As we commemorate World Tourism Day 2026 in Eldoret, Kenya, let us continue working together to harness technology, foster collaboration, and create a tourism industry that is inclusive, future-ready, and resilient.

Happy World Tourism Day!

22/09/2026

We begin Tourism Awareness Week 2026 with gratitude. On World Tourism Day, September 27, we gather in thanksgiving for Jamaica’s tourism journey, the resilience of our people and the opportunities that lie ahead. As we enter a new era of digital transformation and AI, we remain grounded in the values that have always made Jamaica special: people, culture, creativity and connection.

Please also check out our TAW 2026 Schedule of Activities and see how you can get involved and join the conversation!

Reposted from Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica

10/09/2026

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today held high-level discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) at its headquarters in Riyadh, advancing efforts to secure support for Jamaica’s ongoing reconstruction and resilience-building programme.

Minister Bartlett met with H.E. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development, and Faisal Al Khatani, Executive Director, Operations for the Fund, alongside Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

The Minister described the discussions as positive and forward-looking, with the SFD agreeing to visit Jamaica to engage with the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and address funding arrangements. The tourism minister welcomed the development, noting that the engagement demonstrates the value of strategic international partnerships in supporting Jamaica’s recovery and long-term resilience.

“I am pleased that the Saudi Fund for Development has expressed its support as we work to rebuild stronger, strengthen our resilience and secure Jamaica’s future. This is what strategic partnership looks like, turning global relationships into meaningful progress for our people,” said Minister Bartlett.

The meeting forms part of Minister Bartlett’s ongoing programme of engagements in Riyadh during World Travel Market Spotlight.

Reposted from Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica

09/08/2026

Delivering the keynote address at the recent Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, renewed his call for a permanent Global Tourism Resilience Fund to support the full resilience cycle from preparedness and protection to recovery and long-term transformation. He stressed that investing in micro, small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (MSMTEs) is an investment in communities, livelihoods and the future of tourism.

Minister Bartlett also urged governments, development partners and investors to shift from financing reconstruction after disasters to financing resilience before they occur, positioning Jamaica and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre at the forefront of building a more adaptive, inclusive and future-ready global tourism industry.

07/08/2026

Jamaica celebrating Independence in style 🇯🇲🚤🌊

07/08/2026

Today, we celebrate 64 years of Independence by honouring the resilience, pride and determination that define the Jamaican spirit. 🇯🇲

As we reflect on our journey as a nation, we are reminded that our greatest strength lies in our ability to overcome every challenge and emerge even stronger. As Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, aptly states, “Tourism is resilient... it has been able to withstand these disruptions... and bounced back.” That same spirit of resilience lives within every Jamaican.

As we continue rebuilding, strengthening our communities and shaping a brighter future, let us embrace the enduring truth that we are, in the words of Miss Lou, “likkle but wi tallawah.”

Happy 64th Independence, Jamaica. Here’s to celebrating our past and confidently building the future together.

Reposted from Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica

02/08/2026

Tourism leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry experts gathered at George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, for the Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium to explore the future of tourism resilience from July 29–30, 2026.

During the symposium, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, called for stronger global action to embed resilience into tourism planning, emphasizing that preparedness, innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment are essential to protecting destinations and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Hosted by the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the symposium reinforced the importance of international cooperation in building tourism systems that can anticipate, adapt to, and recover from future challenges.

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