IS CARIBBEAN TOURISM MINISTER OF THE YEAR
MINISTER BARTLETT
IS CARIBBEAN TOURISM MINISTER OF THE YEAR
Minister of Tourism , Hon . Edmund Bartlett is the Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year according to the Caribbean Travel Awards 2017 , carried out by the Caribbean Journal Editorial team .
The Caribbean Journal Editorial team in bestowing the award said , “ Being an effective tourism official in the Caribbean isn ’ t just about management and ideas . It ’ s about being an ambassador . And that ’ s exactly what Jamaica ’ s Edmund Bartlett has done so well in this , his most recent term as Jamaica ’ s Minister of Tourism . Bartlett , who spearheaded Jamaica ’ s hosting of the UNWTO Conference in Montego Bay last month , has become an exceptionally effective ambassador for the Caribbean tourism brand and Jamaica ’ s national brand . And that work is joined by Jamaica ’ s significant recent success in attracting new hotel investment , new airlift , and , most importantly , new visitors .”
Meanwhile , in addition to congratulating Minister Bartlett , the Tourism Ministry congratulated Round Hill Hotel and Villas for receiving the Caribbean Hotel of the Year award and the newly opened spa at the Jewel Grand Montego Bay Resort and Spa for receiving the Caribbean Spa of the Year award .
Caribbean Journal is the world ’ s largest website covering the Caribbean , with original content and video focusing on travel and tourism across the entire Caribbean Basin .
2017 DREAM YEAR FOR TOURISM
Minister Bartlett highlighted 2017 as the dream year of tourism for Jamaica . This is in light of the many achievements Jamaica has received for the year 2017 . Some noteworthy events included Usain Bolt retiring from an active track and field career which propelled Jamaica ’ s status as a premier destination , the recently concluded UNWTO Global Conference on Job Creation and Inclusive Growth and Davina Bennett placing third in the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant . Minister Bartlett highlighted the milestones at the All White Gala Affair held at Moon Palace hotel on Saturday December 09 , 2017 . Here Minister Bartlett presents an award to Lindsey Johnson of Travel Agency LLC , the travel agency book the most visitors to Jamaica in 2017 . Sharing in the moment is 2nd runner in Miss Universe , Davina Bennett . The Top 50 Jamaica Travel Specialists were recognized at the Annual White Affair Gala , held at Moon Palace Jamaica on Saturday , December 9 , 2017 .
Photo : HM White Affair 2