BERLIN, Germany – The Pacific Space Journey Writers Affiliation (PATWA) has bestowed the celebrated title of World Tourism Icon upon Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, recognizing his excellent contributions to the tourism business.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett holds the World Tourism Icon award introduced to him at ITB Berlin by PATWA.
This esteemed accolade, that was introduced yesterday (March 6), comes as a testomony to Minister Bartlett’s relentless dedication to selling sustainable tourism practices, fostering cultural change, and advancing the tourism sector on a worldwide scale. He has been on the forefront of initiatives aimed toward enhancing customer experiences, constructing resilience and creating financial alternatives for native communities via tourism.
Upon receiving the title of World Tourism Icon, the Minister expressed gratitude to the Pacific Space Journey Writers Affiliation for this esteemed recognition. He emphasised the significance of collective motion in advancing the tourism business, underscoring the position of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity in shaping the way forward for journey.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett throughout his presentation on the PATWA Awards ceremony held at ITB in Berlin.
“It has been my life’s mission to make sure that the tourism sector in Jamaica thrives by way of arrivals, earnings, financial progress and resilience. I’m happy that via public-private sector partnerships we have now not solely weathered probably the most devastating interval in international tourism historical past, however have elevated Jamaica as a premier journey vacation spot and in addition set a benchmark for excellence within the international tourism panorama,” mentioned Minister Bartlett.
The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association’s resolution to honour Minister Bartlett as a World Tourism Icon reaffirms his standing as a visionary chief and trailblazer within the discipline of tourism. His unwavering dedication to excellence and sustainability serves as an inspiration to business professionals and travellers alike.
Minister Bartlett is main a delegation at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest journey tradeshow. With over 20 thousand individuals anticipated this 12 months, ITB Berlin is seen as an necessary platform for the worldwide tourism business, facilitating information and networking.